Justin McKnight
Atlanta
Summary
Finance professional with 7+ years of progressive leadership experience in hospitality and corporate finance. Recognized for bridging finance with business strategy—driving cost savings, operational efficiency, and compliance. Skilled in mentoring high-performing teams, leading transformation initiatives, and providing executive-ready insights to senior leadership and ownership groups. Now seeking to pivot into consulting to leverage financial acumen, people leadership, and strategic problem-solving expertise.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Director of Finance
Hilton Atlanta Hotel
09.2024 - Current
- Own month-end close process and GAAP reporting across multiple business units.
- Partner with VP & AVP Ops on deep-dive analysis, identifying $2M+ in cost-saving opportunities.
- Deliver executive-ready financial packages with variance and flux analysis for ownership & corporate.
- Strengthen AR/AP/Income Audit through improved controls and reconciliations.
- Lead team development: interviews, onboarding, training, monthly check-ins, and performance reviews.
Assistant Director of Finance
Loews Hotels & Co.
01.2022 - 09.2024
- Directed P&L; management, audits, payroll, AR, AP; ensured compliance with contracts & SOX.
- Streamlined close processes, improving accuracy and timeliness.
- Conducted internal audits, mitigating risks and strengthening compliance controls.
- Partnered with executives to align labor strategy with financial budgets.
- Mentored and evaluated staff to foster growth and accountability.
AP Analyst
Inspire Brands
09.2020 - 01.2022
- Administered 2,000+ purchase/travel cards; audited ~300 Oracle expense reports weekly.
- Optimized rebate capture through improved reporting and card utilization.
Accounts Payable & Income Audit
Marriott International
09.2018 - 09.2020
- Cut outstanding POs by 50% ($200K → $100K) via vendor reconciliations.
- Maintained 90%+ compliance on purchase card accuracy.
- Audited daily revenue & GL activity for P&L; integrity.
Claims Intake Specialist
Engle Martin & Associates
01.2017 - 09.2018
- Managed claims intake and billing during leadership gap; trained staff on updated procedures.
Business Office Assistant
Northeast Atlanta Health & Rehabilitation Center
10.2016 - 04.2017
- Coordinated vendor management, purchasing, and invoice tracking.
Education
Master of Accounting & Financial Management - CPA Emphasis
Keller Graduate School of Management
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration (Finance)
Morehouse College
Skills
- Financial Reporting (GAAP/IFRS)
- Budgeting & Forecasting
- Variance Analysis
- Internal Controls (SOX)
- People Leadership & Mentoring
- Process Improvement
- Stakeholder Collaboration
- ERP Systems (Oracle, Workday, PeopleSoft, Opera, Unifocus, SmartView, Blackline, Adaco, Evention)
- CapEx Management
Professional Development
JPMorgan Chase – Morehouse Scholars Program, Scholar (2014)
Timeline
Assistant Director of Finance
Hilton Atlanta Hotel
09.2024 - Current
Assistant Director of Finance
Loews Hotels & Co.
01.2022 - 09.2024
AP Analyst
Inspire Brands
09.2020 - 01.2022
Accounts Payable & Income Audit
Marriott International
09.2018 - 09.2020
Claims Intake Specialist
Engle Martin & Associates
01.2017 - 09.2018
Business Office Assistant
Northeast Atlanta Health & Rehabilitation Center
10.2016 - 04.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration (Finance)
Morehouse College
Master of Accounting & Financial Management - CPA Emphasis
Keller Graduate School of Management
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