Karla Cortes

Karla Cortes, MBA, currently serves as the Director of Finance at Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants since March 2022, following a tenure as Director of Finance at The Hoxton. Prior experience includes roles such as Regional Corporate Controller at Paligroup Management LLC and Assistant Director of Finance at Sofitel, where oversight of financial operations and adherence to corporate policies were key responsibilities. Karla's career began in hospitality finance with the Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows as Accounting Manager, leading a team to ensure efficient month-end processes. Early experience includes roles in income auditing and banking at The Standard, Hollywood, and JP Morgan Chase Bank. Karla holds an MBA and a Bachelor of Business Administration from Mount Saint Mary's University and is pursuing an Accounting Certificate from UCLA Extension.