Controller

NORTHAMPTON COUNTRY CLUB•Easton, PA

10d

About The Position

This position develops policies to control and coordinate accounting, auditing, budgets, taxes and related activities and records; develop, establish, and administer procedures and systems pertaining to financial matters; prepare financial statements, forecasts and analyses for all administrative and managerial functions. Maintain all accounting records and is responsible for development, analysis, and interpretation of statistical and accounting information. Evaluate operating results in terms of costs, revenues, budgets, policies of operation, trends, and increased profit possibilities. Supervise the staffing, scheduling, training, and professional development of department members.

Requirements

A proven track record of industry growth, and in particular, a verifiable record of stability and progressive achievement with a highly respected club(s).
Ability to work collaboratively with an energetic management team who provides overall excellence in the total member experience.
Must possess a positive attitude, a high degree of integrity, able to multitask and a strong work ethic.
Highly organized and exemplary in their time management skills.
Demonstrates a strong ability to prioritize projects and tasks.
3-5 years accounting and/or financial control experience and supervisory and/or management experience.
Demonstrated capability with budget development, fiscal management, strategic planning.
Demonstrated quality written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to analyze and solve problems; efficiently handle multiple duties under pressure with minimal supervision; work flexible hours as required including nights/weekends.
Positive attitude, professional demeanor, and appearance in all situations.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Jonas Club Accounting software highly recommended

Responsibilities

Directs financial operations of the club
Formulates, receives, and recommends policy proposals for approval relating to accounting and auditing, the budget, revenue and cost control procedures, preparation and payment of payrolls, tax matters, compilation of statistics and office methods and procedures
Directs or prepares the monthly trial balance and resulting financial statements including Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Statement of Changes in Financial Condition for the club along with required supporting schedules and other data necessary for financial reports and records
Manages and conducts internal auditing programs to help assure that records are accurately maintained and that established policies and practices are satisfactorily and consistently followed
Prepares budgets and financial forecasts in coordination with the various committees, departments, and General Manager; analyzes financial information, monitors budgeted versus actual expenditures and advises management about variances and their potential causes; recommends corrective actions to help assure that budget goals are met
Works with the club’s external auditors to assure that procedures are consistent with club policies
Prepares and verifies reports made to agencies and trade and professional organizations for which dissemination is consistent with club policies
Directs, participates in and verifies the taking of inventories for beverages, food, supplies, equipment, furnishings, etc.
Verifies that all insurance records for club property are properly maintained
Reconciles monthly ledgers including receivables, payables, bank accounts, asset accounts and wage accounts
Informs and advises other department heads about the financial aspects of their responsibilities
Prepares and/or supervises preparation of applicable federal, state and local tax returns
Prepares accounting reports as necessary and appropriate for dissemination to the Board of Directors, Executive Committee and other club committees
Monitors to assure that procedures for effective receiving and storeroom control are in place and consistently used
Selects, trains, supervises, and evaluates accounting staff
Negotiates and maintains contracts for maintenance of computers and office equipment
Attends Finance Committee and other meetings as required
Oversees member billing and collection procedures
Compiles, approves, and maintains credit applications for vendors
Negotiates and administers employee benefits including health and life insurance, pension plans, and workers’ compensation.
Gathers information and assists the General Manager in making decisions about employee benefit plans
Maintains Fixed Asset ledgers and prepares depreciation schedules for monthly entries
Handles assigned projects as they relate to the department and club’s needs
Audits members and guests’ charges; checks cash sheets to assure that all receipts for member’s accounts have been posted
Audits all cash and charge expenditures
Safeguards all funds in bank accounts; assures that revenues are properly and correctly deposited and supervises the drawing of all checks
Establishes and maintains tournament accounting records and financial statements
Maintains investment program. Invests all excess funds on a timely basis to provide better cash flow
Monitors collection of past due accounts, advises General Manager and Board when difficult situations may arise
Plans professional development and training activities for staff
Research new products, concepts, and ideas in order to keep the club relevant in a highly competitive market.
Undertakes special projects as requested by the General Manager/COO.
Attends and participates in management meetings as scheduled.
Develop/implement policies and procedures for daily operations.