Rebecca Abdale
Controller
Industry Start: 2009
Focus Start: 2025
As Controller
- Oversee month-end close process ensuring transactions are recorded in compliance with GAAP and Company policies
- Manage monthly construction loan draw submission process including coordination with operational departments, Executives and Shareholders
- Monitor internal controls and procedures to ensure safeguarding of assets and accuracy of financial statements
- Management of accounting team, developing and motivating staff, and fostering teamwork and collaboration
Industry Expertise
- Real estate, construction, and fixed asset accounting
- Internal Audit
- Analyzing processes for improvement opportunities and increased efficiencies
- Design and implementation of construction project cost tracking software including integrations to/from general ledger and system reporting for managing large construction budgets
Prior Experience
- Great Wolf Resorts, Manager Development Accounting
- Great Wolf Resorts, Manager Fixed Assets & Development Accounting
- Hyatt Hotels Corporation, Manager Capex Accounting
Education + Certifications
- Bachelors of Science in Accounting, DePaul University
- Certificate in Organizational Leadership, Harvard Business School Online
- Certificate in Hotel Real Estate Investments and Asset Management, Cornell University / ECornell
Community
- Pheasant Chase West Townhome Association, Board Member
