Paul Conkle, Corporate Controller

With over 25 years of experience in hospitality accounting, Paul has served as Controller & General Manager for both public and private companies. As Corporate Controller of Crescent Hotels & Resorts, Paul is responsible for fiscal management, timely and accurate reporting, analysis, financial planning, budgeting, accounting and cash management along with ensuring that effective systems of internal accounting control are maintained in every hotel and resort.

Paul’s excellent industry reputation, and experience asset Crescent clients with independent / internal auditing. He has an expert knowledge of the Uniform System of Accounts for the Lodging Industry as well as strong familiarity with current PMS, POS and back-office accounting systems.

Prior to joining Crescent Hotels & Resorts, Paul was VP of Finance and General Manger of Columbus Hotel Holdings, LLC, operator of an upscale large convention hotel in Columbus, Ohio. Prior to Columbus Hotel Holdings, Paul served as Corporate Controller for Fidelity Management Corporation, a Hotel Management Company which grew from five hotels to eleven hotels and two restaurants under his leadership. Prior to Fidelity Mgt., Paul was Controller and CFO of the publicly traded Republic Oil Company which grew from 9 locations to 32 gas / convenience store locations.

Paul has had articles published in hospitality trades and participated in interviews on the subject of hotel branding, the advantages of independent vs. franchise. Paul is experienced in all aspects of property acquisitions and dispositions. Has served as treasurer of several local associations.