HFTP is thrilled to announce Samantha Sheffield, CHAE as the recipient of the 2024 Certified Hospitality Accountant Executive (CHAE®) of the Year Award for her outstanding achievement. The CHAE of the Year award honors the individual that scored the highest on the CHAE certification exam within a given year. She will be recognized at the HFTP 2024 Annual Convention, taking place this October 23-25 at the Mohegan Sun Resort and Casino in Uncasville, Connecticut.
Sheffield is the CFO and assistant general manager at Bay Colony Golf Club in Naples, Florida, a position she has held since October 2019. During this time, she has also been an active member of the HFTP Gulf Coast Chapter. Prior roles include senior financial manager of amenities and property management at WCI Communities, as well as audit and consulting manager at CPA firm Stroemer & Company, LLC.
“My passion for finance and accounting, coupled with a strong commitment to fostering relationships within the hospitality industry, drives my pursuit of excellence,” says Sheffield. “This dedication is also reflected in my decision to obtain the CHAE certification. The CHAE was a pivotal step in my career, underscoring my commitment to upholding the highest standards in hospitality financial management and equipping me with the specialized knowledge and skills necessary to excel as a leader in the industry.”
About CHAE:
The CHAE professional designation is an industry designation showing competency in the area of accounting and is acknowledged throughout the hospitality industry as it elevates the professionalism of both the recipient and the industry. More than 1,600 hospitality accountants, from several countries, have earned the CHAE designation through HFTP since the certification program began in 1981. The CHAE exam, which features a more global finance focus, is now available on an all-in-one online platform. HFTP also administers the examination and awards the Certified Hospitality Technology Professional (CHTP®).
For more information on HFTP’s certification programs (CHTP and CHAE), please contact HFTP Director of Career Development Robin Bogdon at robin.bogdon@hftp.org.
