# #305: Transparency & Confidence is Key in Owner Accounting | with Brian McGeown

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Podcast: [The Modern Hotelier](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-modern-hotelier-5318336)
Published: 2026-07-02T16:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://themodernhotelier.com/episode/305
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## Resource

How can hotels eliminate spreadsheets, improve financial transparency, and strengthen relationships with owners? In this special HITEC episode of The Modern Hotelier , David Millili and Steve Carran sit down with Brian McGeown, General Manager of Owner Relations, to discuss how technology is transforming owner accounting and financial reporting in hospitality. Brian shares the biggest challenges hotels face with traditional owner accounting workflows, why real-time financial transparency is becoming essential, and how automation helps management companies save time while improving accuracy. The conversation also explores seamless PMS integrations, branded owner portals, portfolio scalability, and the future of owner reporting as hotel organizations continue to grow. In this episode, you'll learn: Why spreadsheets create risk in owner accounting The importance of real-time financial transparency How automation reduces manual work and owner support requests Scaling owner accounting across multi-property portfolios Trends shaping the future of hospitality financial reporting Watch the FULL EPISODE on YouTube: https://youtu.be/FSDifQU_IqI Links: Brian on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-mcgeown-a0390213/ Owner Relations Technology: https://www.ownerrelations.com/ For full show notes head to: https://themodernhotelier.com/episode/305 Follow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-.. Join the conversation on today's episode on The Modern Hotelier LinkedIn page Connect with Steve and David: Steve: https://www.linkedin.com/in/%F0%9F%8E... David: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-mil.

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