Cindy Bleil

About Cindy Bleil

I am a dedicated finance leader exceptionally skilled in developing industry-leading accounting and finance teams, optimizing system capabilities, and producing valuable financial insight that directly contributes to organizational success. I lead annual and long-term forecasting and budgeting processes while mitigating risk through strong financial controls. Working across the organization, I am successful in presenting detailed financial reports, variance analysis, and strategic revenue opportunities to internal stakeholders and C-suite partners. I work to identify and implement meaningful changes and growth opportunities. Below are some professional highlights of how I have made significant contributions: Significantly improved relationships and team dynamics between finance and operations, strengthened cross-functional teams, and developed an exceptional finance team. Recruited and built a new financial team encompassing Accounting, FP & A, and AP/AR while outsourcing Payroll. Cultivated an agile finance culture; partnered with Business Development and Sales to navigate a new product landscape while ensuring deals were profitable. Instrumental in leading audits through multiple asset-based acquisitions, mitigating liability and providing a clear pathway post-company acquisition. Transferred the Controller’s Department; recruited a new finance team and established a business partner model, working across the Sales, IT, and Finance teams to report on budget tracking, changes, and variances. Decreased the month-end close process by >50%, fast-tracked acquisition of data from outside departments.

Experience

1. Vice President, Fp & a

   Extended Stay America

   Sep 2020 — Present · Charlotte, NC, US

Education

• University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business

  Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Finance, General