Viraj Parimu
Raleigh
Summary
Versatile hospitality leader with 11 years of operational and financial experience overseeing daily, monthly, and yearly operations. Decisive planner and analytical problem solver with skill in managing teams to meet stringent feedback to resolve challenges.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Property Controller
Concord Hospitality Enterprises Company
Raleigh
08.2024 - Current
- Manage monthly cost and prepare financial reports for multiple multi-million properties
- Ensure properties are minimizing losses and maximizing profits by retaining revenues, reducing expenses, and safeguarding hotel assets
- Coordinated audits with internal and external stakeholders for accuracy.
- Oversaw accounts payable and receivable processes for multiple hotels.
- Trained and mentored accounting staff on best practices in finance management.
- Compiled, prepared, and filed federal and state tax returns in compliance with regulatory standards.
Complex Area Accounting Manager
Hilton Garden Inn M St and Hyatt Place West End
08.2023 - 07.2024
- Developed and maintained internal accounting policies and procedures in accordance with the city of Washington D.C.
- Developed and maintained accounting policies and procedures that improved the accuracy and efficiency of accounting processes
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting
- Analyzed financial data to identify trends, potential risks, and areas for improvement
- Maintain compliance with all internal and external audit guidelines
Assistant General Manager
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Durham/Chapel Hill
Durham
10.2021 - 08.2023
- Assisted in reaching and maintaining the number 1 spot for best hotel on TripAdvisor in Durham, NC for the duration of my tenure.
- Mentored and motivated team members to achieve challenging business goals.
- Maintained well-controlled business inventory with minimal losses by enforcing solid monitoring and management structures.
- Managed budget implementations, employee evaluations and sales contract details.
- Oversaw inventory by ordering precise quantities of stock and executing corrective actions to drive probability while also being aligned with brand standard products.
Education
MBA - Business Administration
East Carolina University
12.2020
Bachelor of Science - Hospitality Management
East Carolina University
12.2016
Associates Degree -
Pitt Community College
12.2014
Skills
- Financial reporting
- Account reconciliation
- Critical thinking
- Data analysis
- Property management
- Team leadership
- Problem solving
- Balance sheet management
- General ledger accounting
- Financial management
- Cash flow management
- Month-end and year-end closings
Timeline
Property Controller
Concord Hospitality Enterprises Company
08.2024 - Current
Complex Area Accounting Manager
Hilton Garden Inn M St and Hyatt Place West End
08.2023 - 07.2024
Assistant General Manager
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Durham/Chapel Hill
10.2021 - 08.2023
MBA - Business Administration
East Carolina University
Bachelor of Science - Hospitality Management
East Carolina University
Associates Degree -
Pitt Community College