About this opportunity
Frederick Fox lists this Controller Finance, Full time, Days Shifts opportunity in palm beach county, fl, Florida. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Controller — Private Golf & Country Club About the Club
Our client is a private, member-owned equity club within a luxury gated residential golf community in Palm Beach County, Florida. The club features a championship course designed by a major champion, an extensive practice facility, and a full-service clubhouse with dining, wine room, spa, and fitness center. It serves a discerning, high-net-worth membership and holds itself to an exceptionally high service standard.
Position Summary
Title: Controller
Location: Palm Beach County, FL (on-site)
Reports to: CFO
Type: Full-time, exempt
The Controller owns the club's accounting and financial reporting end to end. This leader runs the monthly close, budgeting, member billing, and internal controls, and gives the General Manager and Board clear, timely numbers to run a high-end, member-owned club. The role leads the accounting team and partners with department heads in golf, food and beverage, agronomy, spa, and facilities.
Key Responsibilities
Accounting and close
Lead the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close; deliver accurate financial statements on a fixed calendar
Own the general ledger, account reconciliations, accruals, and fixed-asset accounting
Oversee AP, AR, payroll processing, and cash management, including daily cash and bank reconciliations
Member financials
Manage member billing: dues, assessments, initiation fees, F&B minimums, and member charges
Account for equity membership transactions, resales, and refundable deposits
Resolve member account questions with discretion and a high service standard
Budgeting and reporting
Build the annual operating and capital budgets with the General Manager and department heads
Produce monthly departmental P&Ls, variance analysis, and forecasts
Prepare and present financial packages to the Finance Committee and Board
Track capital projects and reserve funds
Controls, compliance, and audit
Design and enforce internal controls across all revenue centers
Coordinate the annual audit and tax filings (including Form 990 or 1120 as applicable) with outside CPAs
Manage sales and use tax, property tax, insurance renewals, and vendor contracts
Operations partnership
Partner with F&B, golf shop, spa, and agronomy on cost controls, inventory, and pricing
Support seasonal staffing and labor cost planning
Administer and improve club management systems (e.g., Jonas, Northstar, Clubessential)
Leadership
Train and lead the accounting team
Act as a trusted advisor to the General Manager on financial decisions
Qualifications
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
7+ years of progressive accounting experience
Private club, hospitality, resort, or HOA/community association experience
Strong command of GAAP, month-end close, budgeting, and audit preparation
Experience leading and developing an accounting team
Advanced Excel skills and experience with club or hospitality accounting software
Polished communicator comfortable presenting to a Board and serving high-net-worth members
Preferred
CPA or CMA
Experience at an equity, member-owned club
3+ years as a Controller, Assistant Controller, or Accounting Manager
Working knowledge of Jonas, Northstar, Clubessential, or similar club systems
Background with capital reserve planning and large capital projects
Familiarity with seasonal South Florida club operations
Why This Role
This is the top accounting seat at one of South Florida's most respected private clubs. The Controller has direct access to the General Manager and Board, and real influence on how the club invests in its course, clubhouse, and member experience.
Who can apply
Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.