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Lorra Caron

Lorra Caron

Charleston

Summary

Dynamic finance leader with a proven track record in hotel openings and transitions, as well as stabilized hospitality operations. Spearheaded ERP deployments and streamlined budgeting processes, enhancing operational efficiency. Adept at team training and development, delivering actionable insights that drive strategic decision-making and financial sustainability.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Finance

The Dunlin, Auberge Resorts Collection
Johns Island
04.2024 - Current
  • Directed system and process implementations and team onboarding and training in new hotel opening: The Dunlin (2024)
  • Led the preparation and presentation of financial reports to owners, asset managers, and management company stakeholders
  • Oversaw annual budgeting process, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and financial sustainability
  • Managed treasury functions, including cash management and liquidity strategies to optimize financial resources

Director of Finance

Blackberry Farm
Knoxville
06.2021 - 04.2024
  • Directed successful deployment of Sage Intacct ERP.
  • Managed rollout of Tableau and Oracle Data Warehouse.
  • Developed new strategy for managing operational and CapEx budgets through collaborative template process.
  • Delivered valuable insights to leadership by conducting both routine and ad-hoc financial evaluations.
  • Awarded Leader of the Quarter title in Q3 2021.

Manager of Finance

Blackberry Farm
Knoxville
08.2017 - 06.2021
  • Oversaw budgeting, planning and initiating operational finance for two new resort properties: Blackberry Mountain (2019), and High Hampton Inn (2021)
  • Created Finance department and team from the beginning.
  • Streamlined month-end process, reducing financial cycle time by approximately 3-5 days.
  • Co-managed deployment of AP automation using Beanworks.
  • Partnered with warehouse and retail teams to introduce updated system and inventory process.

Financial Controller

Harrah's Cherokee
Cherokee
06.2015 - 08.2017
  • Led finance operations in new hotel opening: Harrah's Cherokee Valley River (2015) - Hired and trained all BOH finance, accounting, and procurement teams
  • Executed transition to paperless accounts payable system.
  • Consistently delivered clean audits on inventories, financial statements, and cash reconciliations
  • Collaborated with leaders to align team sizes with new property requirements, saving $500k.

Analyst II

Harrah's Cherokee
Cherokee
03.2014 - 06.2015
  • Identified opportunities for revenue enhancement and cost reduction by gathering and analyzing data for hotel, retail, and F&B leadership.
  • Generated comprehensive financial and operational reports for leadership evaluation.
  • Developed forecasts to support financial and operational decision-making.
  • Facilitated budget planning and conducted regular meetings with designated hospitality teams.

Education

B.S. - Finance

Tusculum University
Knoxville, TN

Skills

  • Financial Planning & Analysis
  • Budgeting/Forecasting
  • Treasury Management
  • Month End Close & AP Process
  • Audit & Review
  • Inventory Management
  • Financial & Operational Reporting/BI
  • Team Training & Development

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Director of Finance

The Dunlin, Auberge Resorts Collection
04.2024 - Current

Director of Finance

Blackberry Farm
06.2021 - 04.2024

Manager of Finance

Blackberry Farm
08.2017 - 06.2021

Financial Controller

Harrah's Cherokee
06.2015 - 08.2017

Analyst II

Harrah's Cherokee
03.2014 - 06.2015

B.S. - Finance

Tusculum University

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