Controller, Marcella Club

Reef Capital Partners•Park City, UT

8d•$100,000 - $150,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Controller is the senior on-site financial leader for Marcella Club, responsible for financial integrity, disciplined reporting, and operational financial leadership across golf, dining, retail, membership, events, and club amenities. This role partners closely with the General Manager, department leaders, and ownership/board to ensure financial transparency while supporting a premium, member-first experience. Marcella Club operates in a highly seasonal mountain market with luxury service expectations and close alignment between club operations and real estate sales activity. The Controller plays a critical role in managing seasonality, controlling cost volatility, and providing forward-looking financial insight to leadership.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting , Finance, or related field
7+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience
Strong knowledge of hospitality and/or private club accounting
Experience with multiple locations , outlets , buildings , golf courses etc.
Proven experience leading budgets, forecasts, and monthly close s
Advanced Excel skills and experience with club or hospitality financial systems

Nice To Haves

CPA or CMA designation is preferred
Experience with private clubs, luxury hospitality, or mountain resort environments is highl y preferred
Familiarity with club management systems (e.g., Jonas, Clubessential , Northstar, Agilysys)
Familiarity with Net Suite and NSPB/ Smart View
Experience supporting ownership or board-level reporting
Exposure to membership deposit accounting and capital planning

Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Clos ing
Own the monthly close process and preparation of accurate , timely financial statements
Ensure reporting aligns with USALI (where applicable) and ownership reporting standards
Prepare variance analysis with clear operational drivers (rounds, covers, events, staffing, weather impacts)
Present monthly financial results to the GM and ownership with clarity and confidence
Prepare entries for corporate consolidation
Budgeting, Forecasting & Seasonality Management
Lead the annual operating and capital budgeting process
Build and maintain seasonally driven forecasts reflecting p eak summer golf operations , s houlder seasons , e vent-driven demand , p eak s ki s eason
Support rate setting and financial modeling for m embership dues and deposits , g uest and sponsored play , p rivate events and activations
Proactively identify margin pressur e s tied to weather, staffing, or volume shifts
Operational Finance & Department Support
Serve as financial partner to Golf, F&B, Ski Services, Membership, Retail, and Events leadership
Monitor and analyze r ounds played and utilization , F&B covers, average check etc., l abor productivity and scheduling efficiency , i nventory turns and purchasing discipline
Support pricing, menu engineering, and vendor negotiations
Ensure high-touch programs (member events, hosted rounds, discovery visits) are budgeted, tracked, and controlled
Internal Controls & Governance
Establish and enforce strong internal controls over cash handling, member billing, inventory, purchasing , and approvals.
Ensure compliance with c lub bylaws and governing documents , m anagement agreements (if applicable) , and l ender or ownership reporting requirements
Coordinate audits, reviews, and tax filings
Membership & Real Estate Interface
Oversee membership billing, deposits, refunds, and tracking
Partner with club leadership and ownership on m embership growth and attrition analysis , and f inancial impact of membership programs and incentives
Support financial tracking of real estate-adjacent club usage, discovery visits, and hosted experiences to ensure transparency between club operations and sales initiatives
Capital & Long-Range Planning
Track capital expenditures and ensure proper accounting treatment
Support reserve planning and long-term capital forecasting
Monitor project budgets for clubhouse, course, and amenity improvements
Provide financial input on prioritization of capital projects
Team Leadership
Lead and develop the club's accounting and finance staff
Establish clear procedures, deadlines, and accountability
Build a culture of accuracy, responsiveness, and service-oriented finance