Inderpreet Makhija

Over 13 years of progressive experience in accounting and finance roles, demonstrating a strong expertise in financial management and analysis. Exceptional proficiency in accounting principles and advanced mathematical skills, ensuring accuracy and integrity in all financial reporting. Extensive experience in senior management, including directing, coaching, and leading high-performing accounting teams.

Comprehensive knowledge of accounting functions, including general ledger (GL), profit & loss (P&L) financial reports, balance sheet reconciliations, cost accounting, accounts payable (AP), accounts receivable (AR), income auditing, and payroll. In-depth understanding of GAAP accounting standards and managing month-end closing processes and financial reporting cycles.

Assistant Director of Finance - Mandarin Oriental Miami

(2025-07 - 2022-09)

Senior Accounting & Finance Professional – Leadership Experience in Hospitality Finance Operations

• Oversaw day-to-day operations of the Accounting Department, ensuring optimal efficiency, compliance, and accuracy across all financial activities.
• Acted as the representative for the Director of Finance during periods of absence, maintaining financial leadership and operational continuity.
• Directed and supervised accounting personnel across all key functions: Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Cashiering, Income Audit, and Payroll.
• Managed end-to-end Accounts Payable and Receivable functions, ensuring transactions were accurately recorded in compliance with GAAP and Mandarin Oriental’s internal guidelines.
• Conducted comprehensive General Ledger reviews, coordinated month-end closings, prepared journal entries, and performed variance analysis on financial statements versus budget forecasts.
• Led the preparation and submission of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports to Corporate Headquarters.
• Ensured compliance with all applicable tax laws, oversaw the preparation and timely filing of tax and government reports, and managed payments to relevant authorities.
• Played a key role in the budgeting and forecasting process, assisting the Director of Finance with financial planning and strategic analysis.
• Managed reconciliation of bank accounts, balance sheet accounts, and fixed asset records.
• Reviewed and authorized key financial entries and adjustments, including accounts receivable corrections, fund transfers, and miscellaneous journal entries to ensure accounting accuracy and compliance.
• Ensured the timely and accurate payment of all required fees related to licenses, permits, insurance policies, and regulatory obligations.
• Directed daily cash management activities to maximize liquidity and financial efficiency; conducted regular audits of the General Cashier’s vault to ensure compliance and security.
• Approved financial documents and transactions including purchase orders, vendor invoices, manual checks, payroll submissions, bank and balance sheet reconciliations, bad debt write-offs, and inter/intra-company billings.
• Designed, implemented, and maintained robust internal controls and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to protect company assets and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Led the full lifecycle of HR processes for accounting staff: recruitment, onboarding, performance evaluations, training, coaching, and corrective actions — all aligned with Mandarin Oriental’s operational standards.
• Spearheaded and delivered special financial projects tailored to corporate strategic needs, often under tight deadlines and high confidentiality.

Sr. Staff Accountant - Eden Roe and Nobu Hotels

(2022-08 - 2021-03)

• Communication skills to lead, influence, and encourage others. Advocate sound financial/business decision making; demonstrate honesty/integrity; lead by example.
• Provides exce11ent leadership by assigning team members clear accountability and tools to be successful in their role.
• Submit reports in a timely manner, ensuring delivery deadlines.
• Took leadership on Chargebacks, trained staff and did weekly follow ups with the generalist on timely fighting chargebacks with appropriate backups and with opera and bank postings.
• Supported Income Audit position for 6 months due to unable to fi11 in the position with the right candidate. Trained and supported the auditor for the new role.
• Reconcile balance sheet to ensure account balances are supported by appropriate documentation in accordance with SOP and close open reconciling items in Blackline.
• Supported AP team during month end with accruals, daily AP postings in M3, Check runs, and reconciling Vendor statements.
• Supervised Daily Hotel Comps - Rooms, F&B and Banquets and prepared the journal to post at cost.
• Reconciled Tax Files for the Corporate before submitting Resort Sales and Use tax each month.

Staff Accountant - Four Seasons Hotel - The Surf Club

(2021-02 - 2018-06)

• Understand and possess a working knowledge of the Accounting & Finance Manual.
• Complete understanding of Month-End Process, including but not limited to preparation of financial statements, accruals, and journal entries.
• Reviewed and analyzed FTEs with the D0F on monthly basis, compared to forecast.
• Maintain reconciliations for all balance sheet accounts in established corporate formats in Blackline and in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
• Conduct labor analysis and labor meetings to investigate variance to forecast.
• Prepare bill outs in Opera related to group billings and update Golden/ Delphi on Deposits and payments.
• Act in a timely manner on Credit card chargebacks, follow up on collection and maintain a clean AR aging.
• Prepare owners billings, owner's discounts and continuously keep record of owner's expense and aging Prepare and file monthly- Sales and use Tax, Communication tax, Occupancy Tax and International Business Royalty Tax form 1042.
• Perform all daily, monthly, and other periodic accounting and financial reporting in an accurate and timely nature.
• Review weekly labor report and explain the major variances to established labor standards.
• Assist Department Heads and Division Heads in researching any discrepancies or problems highlighted by the MTD labor productivity reports and P&L monthly variance to forecast reports for an accurate month end closing.
• Lead and support team of 5 accounting generalists on AP, Payroll, Audit and AR related job duties in a shared model of Four seasons properties.
• Support Cap Gemini (external outsourced Team) on Birch street, Etime, Opera, Workday, audit discrepancies, payroll journals, month end and SR 5 and SR6.
• Have a working knowledge of all areas in Finance to ensure that coverage can be provided for employees on vacation or leave.
• Perform any additional duties as assigned by the Director of Finance or Assistant Director of Finance.

Accounting Generalist - Four Seasons Hotel - The Surf Club

(2018-06 - 2016-12)

• Directly Responsible for all Payroll functions-
• Review, verify and process all payroll data for preparation of cheques and Direct deposits.
• Review reports from outside payroll service Capgemini and bring any discrepancies to the attention of the Assistant Director of Finance immediately.
• Verify hours for employee manual batches or the electronic time and attendance batches that were sent to the processing company ADP and the Assistant Director of Finance or Director of Finance sign off this reconciliation.
• Process Gratuity and service charge, upsells, one-time payments are timely approved in Workday and paid out in biweekly payroll.
• Prepare payroll check for distribution to department heads.
• Conduct payroll audits in each department and review any discrepancies o n these audits.
• Maintain and file all bi-weekly payroll documentation.
• Prepare check requests when necessary for employee deductions or balances for transferred employees.
• Assist in month end process, accruals, and payroll journals.
• File/complete garnishment in accordance with local laws.
• Prepare and assist in special audits (Workers Compensation, Labor Compliance, etc.).
• Prepare requested reports for Finance and Human Resources departments.
• Ensure the payroll register has been reviewed and approved by the Director of Finance or Assistant Director of Finance prior to distribution of payroll funds.
• Directly responsible for all Accounts payable functions-
• Ensure all payments are made correctly and with the correct authorization (approved PO), evidence of receipt, invoice, or delivery slip.
• Process all Accounts Payable invoices through the computer system, Birch street.
• Complete wire authorization forms for wire transfer and ensure all applicable backup supports the transfer.
• Ensure all standing invoice holds are approved in accordance with the normal payment procedures.
• Verify and process Expense Reports and Petty Cash reimbursements ensuring compliance with key controls.
• Reconcile vendor statements as they are received, with reconciling items, including any correspondence from the vendor clearly indicated and resolve all discrepancies directly with the vendor.
• Run the required reports at month end to close the Accounts Payable cycle.
• Ensure all goods received and services provided, but not yet invoiced, are properly accrued and expensed and that the outstanding liabilities for other accruals are accurate and agree to all supporting documentation.
• Prepare journal entry for accrual of invoices received after closing and for goods and services received, but not yet invoiced.
• Verify that all invoices are supported by duly approved purchase orders when required, signed receiving documentation and/or the approval of authorized management personnel.
• Maintain AP aging, to clear all debits.

Corporate Accountant - China Grill Management Inc. - FL

(2007-12 - 2011-08)

• Supported corporate-level accounting functions including financial reporting, reconciliations, and intercompany transactions for a portfolio of restaurants.
• Assisted in monthly closings, journal entries, and variance analysis across multiple locations.
• Maintained compliance with internal controls and contributed to audit preparation processes.

Accounts Payable Accountant - Sheraton Bal Harbour Hotels and Resorts - FL

(2006-01 - 2007-07)

• Managed full-cycle accounts payable processes including vendor setup, invoice matching, and payment processing.
• Ensured timely payments, resolved discrepancies, and supported month-end reconciliation of AP accounts.

Bachelors of Science - Hospitality Management - Florida International University, Miami FL, Chaplin School of Hospitality and Tourism Management (2005-12)

Bachelors - Accounting and Economics - H.A. College of Business and Commerce, Gujarat, India. (2001-03)