Suhairy E. Rodriguez
Summary
Dynamic Casino Controller with extensive experience at Hilton Worldwide PR, excelling in regulatory compliance and internal controls development. Proven track record in financial reporting and variance analysis, enhancing operational efficiency. Adept at employee training and problem resolution, ensuring seamless casino operations while safeguarding assets against fraud.
Overview
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Work History
Casino Controller/ BSA Compliance
HI Development
- Monitored daily gaming activities to ensure compliance with gaming regulations.
- Developed new procedures to improve internal controls over casino operations including BSA compliance.
- Collaborated with other departments across the organization to ensure sound fiscal management practices.
- Investigated and resolved discrepancies in financial reporting.
- Managed accounting, payroll, and financial reporting activities.
- Enforced regulatory policies and procedures across different teams and programs.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired qualified staff for open positions.
- Supervised day-to-day operations of multiple departments within the organization.
- Prepared staff work schedules and assigned team members to specific duties.
- Oversaw daily operations of the business including staffing issues, scheduling, sales targets, budgeting.
- Directed or coordinated financial or budget activities to fund operations and maximize investments.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable regulations and laws.
- Guided management and supervisory staff to promote smooth operations.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Administered employee discipline through verbal and written warnings.
- Complied with company policies and government regulations to prevent and detect rule violations and protect organization from fines and lawsuits.
- Managed payroll processing functions to ensure accuracy in employee wages.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors, and employees.
Casino Controller/ BSA Compliance
Hilton Worldwide PR
- Assisted the DOF (Director of Finance) with Forecast, Budget and other duties as assigned
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, accreditation standards, and industry best practices.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
- Complied with SOX guidelines and developed policies to maintain compliance with other regulatory statutes.
- Developed new procedures to improve internal controls over casino operations.
- Led annual financial audit and preparation of support for audited financial statements.
- Monitored daily gaming activities to ensure compliance with gaming regulations.
- Maintained general ledger and chart of accounts, performed complex accounting functions such as journal entry preparation, account analysis, balance sheet reconciliation and preparation of quarterly financial statements.
- Supervised month-end close processes and reconciled treasury transactions.
- Created detailed reports outlining the overall financial position of the casino organization.
- Implemented policies and procedures to protect assets from fraud or unauthorized activity.
- Prepared and presented operational reports to senior management and executive teams.
- Managed day-to-day finance operations by working closely with accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll staff to provide direction.
- Updated billing procedures to improve overall efficiency and reduce accounts receivable.
- Oversaw month-end closing process, prepared financial statements and managed advanced reconciliations.
- Reviewed and analyzed financial statements to ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
- Conducted regular reviews of accounts receivable and payable transactions to identify discrepancies.
- Investigated and resolved discrepancies in financial reporting.
- Maintained accurate records of all gaming-related income and expenses according to established protocols.
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
Contractor
Independent
- As a contractor I have carried out accounting work to establish and train personnel in new accounting systems and other related tasks
- Developed detailed plans for projects based on customer needs and expectations.
- Visited job sites and reviewed renovation plans to ascertain projects.
- Applied changes requested by designers, owners or inspectors to optimize work.
- Set specific goals for projects to measure progress and evaluate end results.
- Provided guidance and training to new team members as needed in order to meet performance goals.
- Kept clients informed about progress status updates throughout the entire process.
- Organized client meetings to provide project updates.
- Identified potential issues or risks that could impact the successful completion of projects.
- Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
Education
Master's degree - Business Administration Major on Accounting
Universidad Interamericana de Puerto Rico
MetroBachelor's degree - Hotel and Business Administration
Universidad Ana G Méndez
CarolinaSkills
- Employee training
- Problem resolution
- Internal controls development
- Casino operations
- Gaming regulations compliance
- Payroll processing
- Anti-money laundering
- Risk assessment
- Financial document review
- Analytical skills
- Management accounting
- Financial reporting
- Regulatory compliance
- Internal controls
- Budget management
- Customer service
- Variance analysis
- Project management
References
- Mrs. Ileana Narvaez Fuentes, (787) 568-8084
- Mrs. Ursula Jimenez Ayuso, (787) 477-6576
- Mr. Jason Newton, (787) 309-4455
Computer Software
- Microsoft Office
- ADP
- Oracle
- ONQ
- Aptech
- Microsoft Dynamics
- R365
Accomplishments
- Recognize several times excellence and commitment on service
- Recognize and Employee of the month
- Recognized as Manager of the Year
Certification
- ICGIP- Institute for Certified Gaming Industry Professionals
- BSA Certification from Casino Essential
- AML- Certification form Cassino Essential
Timeline
Casino Controller/ BSA Compliance
HI Development
Casino Controller/ BSA Compliance
Hilton Worldwide PR
Contractor
Independent
Master's degree - Business Administration Major on Accounting
Universidad Interamericana de Puerto Rico
Bachelor's degree - Hotel and Business Administration
Universidad Ana G Méndez
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