Controller

Sharon Heights Golf & Country•Menlo Park, CA

12d•$140,000 - $160,000

About The Position

The Controller oversees financial operations, reporting, internal controls, and regulatory compliance while leading the Finance team. The role delivers accurate, timely, and actionable financial information to support effective decision-making, fosters fiscal accountability, and supports long-term planning. The Controller serves as the primary resource for accounting matters and works with the Finance team, department leaders, and management to ensure compliant financial operations and analyze performance. The role owns the month-end close, reviews accounting entries and reconciliations, applies GAAP to revenue and expense allocations, maintains club records, and supports audits, tax filings, regulatory compliance, and member equity transactions. The Controller also manages club asset records and inventory processes, strengthens accounting controls and processes, leads two finance professionals, coordinates required business filings, and participates in projects and other assigned duties. This is a full-time, exempt, salaried position with a regular schedule, such as Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Occasional extended hours may be needed to meet deadlines or support financial activities such as month-end close and audits. The position operates in a professional office environment and involves frequent use of standard office equipment, prolonged sitting, and occasional standing, walking, and light lifting up to 15 pounds. The annual salary range is $140,000–$160,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, or another relevant area of study.
At least 5 years of progressive Accounting/Finance experience.
3–5 years of team management experience.
Highly motivated and self-initiating.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Time-management and prioritization skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Detail oriented.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite programs and skill in Excel.

Nice To Haves

Experience in hospitality is preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary resource for accounting matters, resolve financial inquiries, and coordinate with the Finance team and department leaders to ensure accurate and compliant financial operations.
Analyze financial data, operating results, and key performance indicators with the management team to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement.
Manage and execute the month-end close process, ensuring transactions are recorded completely and on time in accordance with accounting policies and procedures.
Review journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, prepaid expenses, fixed asset activity, and other closing adjustments.
Determine revenue and expense allocations in accordance with GAAP.
Maintain accounting and club permanent records.
Serve as liaison for the annual audit and tax process, and prepare and review supporting schedules.
Manage reconciliation and filing of tax and regulatory compliance filings, including sales tax returns, vendor 1099s, and property tax returns; ensure accurate reporting, timely payments, and compliance with applicable requirements.
Process and record member equity transactions and prepare 1099Bs for equity sales.
Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes, strengthen internal controls, and improve financial reporting efficiency and accuracy.
Manage club asset records, including fixed assets and construction-in-progress accounts, asset tagging, service dates, depreciation, and amortization.
Review and approve monthly inventories, suggest accruals for uninvoiced goods, and investigate and resolve variances.
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of two finance professionals.
Coordinate with regulatory agencies as needed, including city, state, and local business filings.
Participate in ad hoc projects and perform other duties as assigned.
Work occasional extended hours as needed to meet deadlines or support key financial activities such as month-end close and audits.