Miroushka Statia-Diaz
Aruba
Summary
Seasoned finance professional with focus on strategic financial management and leadership. Drive organizational growth through robust financial planning, budgeting, and risk management. Utilize analytical skills and collaborative approach to optimize financial performance and ensure regulatory compliance.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Director of Finance
E. de Veer Chain Theaters – The Movies
Aruba
08.2023 - 04.2025
- Lead financial operations for multiple cinema properties (Movies Gloria, Renaissance, and Principal)
- Oversee all reporting, forecasting, income audits, payroll, and AP/AR processes
- Support company profitability through efficient purchasing strategies and financial oversight
- Direct team of 10 finance professionals; oversee total staff of 185
Director of Finance
APEX (Concrete Products)
01.2021 - 07.2023
- Led comprehensive financial management activities, including strategic planning, budgeting, and reporting. Improved accounting efficiency and supervised a finance team of nine within a 113-person organization. Maintained compliance with corporate governance and Meta Corp standards.
Financial Manager
Ecotech Aruba N.V. & Ecogas N.V.
04.2019 - 12.2020
- Oversaw financial operations for top waste management and recycling firms, managing 6,000+ client accounts and enhancing collections performance. Led successful external audits with Grant Thornton and directed a 12-member finance team within an 82-person organization.
Director of Finance
Hilton Aruba Caribbean Resort & Casino
05.2017 - 03.2019
- Led financial operations for a 357-room luxury resort, negotiated the 2018 Collective Labor Agreement, and achieved a 20+ point boost in employee satisfaction. Oversaw successful financial audits in successive years.
Director of Finance
Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino
12.2011 - 04.2017
- Provided strategic financial oversight for a 556-room resort with a workforce of 997, ensuring the integrity and optimization of all financial operations. Key responsibilities included budget development, financial forecasting, reporting. Focused on maximizing profitability, enhancing operational efficiency, and upholding rigorous corporate and professional financial standards.
Assistant Controller
Renaissance Aruba
05.2008 - 11.2011
- Directed comprehensive financial operations for a diverse resort complex comprising a 556-room hotel, two casinos, and two major shopping malls with over 100 stores. Oversaw all accounting functions including receivables, payables, payroll, income audit, financial reporting, and consolidated statements. Led budgeting, forecasting, and audit coordination, while supporting new business integrations such as a Starbucks location. Contributed to the pre-opening and financial audits of Renaissance Curaçao and served as a part-time lecturer for Accounting I at EPI Hospitality.
Accounting Manager
Renaissance Aruba
12.2004 - 08.2008
- Led credit operations for $12M in receivables, overseeing billing, collections, and credit card processing. Managed payroll-related reconciliations, supported audits, and contributed to budgeting and financial analysis. Directed month-end closings and system implementations, including Opera and Timeshare Ware. Also handled SVB accounts and retail receivables setup, while managing all aspects of credit department staffing and development.
Villas Accounting Supervisor
Aruba Marriott Resorts
05.2000 - 12.2004
- Managed the allocation module across three entities—Hotel, Ocean Club, and Surf Club—while overseeing all timeshare accounting activities. Responsible for accounts payable accuracy, intercompany reconciliations, and the preparation of balance sheets and P&L statements for Aruba Ocean Club. Supported audit readiness by preparing audit packages and responding to external auditor inquiries. Played a key role in timeshare and ancillary business budget planning, and ensured proper funding, transfers, and payments. Maintained control over all timeshare-related receivables, payables and actively contributed to the pre-opening accounting setup for both Aruba Surf Club and Ocean Club.
Administrative Assistant to Director of Finance
Aruba Marriott
01.1998 - 08.2000
- Managed capital expenditure processes for the hotel, from vendor bidding to payments and customs coordination. Oversaw international accounts payable and executed all outgoing wire transfers for both local and international vendors. Handled weekly investments across nine hotel bank accounts and administered rental shop agreements and documentation. Also supported administrative functions, including correspondence, filing, and related secretarial duties.
Education
MBA (In Progress) -
University of Aruba
01.2023 - 04.2025
Bachelor of Science - Hospitality Management
Florida International University
01.1994 - 01.1996
Associate in Science - Hospitality Management
Aruba Hotel School
01.1992 - 01.1994
H.A.V.O. Diploma - undefined
Colegio Arubano
01.1985 - 01.1992
Skills
- Financial Strategy & Planning
- Budgeting & Forecasting
- Profit & Loss Management
- Payroll & Auditing (Internal/External)
- Receivables & Payables Oversight
- Financial Reporting & Analysis
- Systems Implementation & Optimization
- Staff Development & Team Leadership
- Cross-Sector Expertise (Hospitality, Industrial, Entertainment)
Languages
English
Fluent
Dutch
Fluent
Spanish
Fluent
Papiamento
Native
Member
- METAFUND - Board Member since Sept 2022
- PFTSA – Audit Committee Member since 2023
Accomplishments
- Listed on the Prestigious Deans list 1994 -1996
- A.R.T.O.U.S.A. Scholarship 1992-1996
- Former Member of the Aruba Female Jaycees
- Associate of the Month 1998/ Nominated Supervisor of the 1st Qrt 2003
- Successfully completed the Management Candidacy Review May 2004
- Manager of the 3rdQuarter, 2009
- Guest speaker at the 20th anniversary of the Hospitality School of Aruba. (E.P.I)
Training
- Foundations of Leadership
- Atila the Hun,
- Certified Trainer Level JI
- Way we do Business
- Dynamic Teams and Highly Effective People
- Impact Leadership, Managing Business Priorities
- Navigating through change
- Certification of Practical Labor Law in Aruba
- Pension Courses during 2023 and 2024.
Timeline
Director of Finance
E. de Veer Chain Theaters – The Movies
08.2023 - 04.2025
MBA (In Progress) -
University of Aruba
01.2023 - 04.2025
Director of Finance
APEX (Concrete Products)
01.2021 - 07.2023
Financial Manager
Ecotech Aruba N.V. & Ecogas N.V.
04.2019 - 12.2020
Director of Finance
Hilton Aruba Caribbean Resort & Casino
05.2017 - 03.2019
Director of Finance
Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino
12.2011 - 04.2017
Assistant Controller
Renaissance Aruba
05.2008 - 11.2011
Accounting Manager
Renaissance Aruba
12.2004 - 08.2008
Villas Accounting Supervisor
Aruba Marriott Resorts
05.2000 - 12.2004
Administrative Assistant to Director of Finance
Aruba Marriott
01.1998 - 08.2000
Bachelor of Science - Hospitality Management
Florida International University
01.1994 - 01.1996
Associate in Science - Hospitality Management
Aruba Hotel School
01.1992 - 01.1994
H.A.V.O. Diploma - undefined
Colegio Arubano
01.1985 - 01.1992
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