Controller

Bend Golf and Country Club • Bend, OR

2d • $90,000 - $110,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Bend Golf Club (BGC) is a private, member-owned Club located in Bend, Oregon. The club is seeking a Controller to direct the financial, human resources, and technology operations. This role involves supervising all functions of these departments and assisting the General Manager with strategic matters such as budget management, cost-benefit analysis, forecasting, internal control, membership sales, and human resources. The Controller will develop policies for accounting, auditing, budgets, taxes, and related activities, prepare financial statements, forecasts, and analyses, and maintain accounting records. Responsibilities include evaluating operating results, serving as a liaison to the finance committee, and supervising department staff. The retiring Controller will provide a 1-2 month transition period, with a desired start date in May.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or business field, or extensive similar experience that is equivalent.
• Three to five years of professional accounting experience with at least two of those years at the Controller level or equivalent in Country Club operations.
• Experience supervising a staff/team of bookkeepers.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel.
• Must be able to calculate figures and amounts for all bookkeeping, payroll, budgets, statistical analysis and probability statements.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulations.
• Ability to analyze investment returns.
• Knowledge and understanding of retirement plans.
• Knowledge of pertinent federal and state employment laws and practices.
• Knowledge of working with a country club.
• Proven ability to work independently, as well as within a team environment.
• Demonstrated strong organization skills, attention to detail and ability to adapt to various situations/needs quickly.
• Demonstrated strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to follow through on commitments and meet deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively in a collaborative work environment.
• The Controller is required to speak English.
• Must have a high degree of professional integrity and be able to work safely, effectively and efficiently.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Professional Accountant (CPA) license preferred.
• Experience overseeing information technology operation preferred.
• Experience in CLUBESSENTIAL preferred.

Responsibilities

• Formulates, receives and recommends policy proposals 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 for the Club, including the income statement, balance sheet and statement of cash flows, 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 operating 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’s policies.
• Directs, may participate in and verifies the taking of inventories for beverages, food, supplies, equipment, furnishings and other Club assets.
• Verifies that all insurance records for Club property are properly maintained.
• Coordinates and assists General Manager on annual property insurance renewal.
• Informs and advises other department heads about the financial aspects of their responsibilities.
• Prepares or supervises preparation of applicable federal, state and local tax returns.
• Selects, trains, supervises, schedules and evaluates accounting staff.
• Attends monthly board, finance committee and other meetings as required.
• Negotiates and works with General Manager on employee benefits including health and life insurance, retirement plans and workers’ compensation; gathers information and assists the general manager in making decisions about employee benefit plans; coordinates annual open enrollment.
• Maintains fixed asset ledgers and prepares depreciation schedules for monthly entries.
• Safeguards all funds in bank accounts; assures that revenues are properly and correctly deposited and supervises the drawing of all checks.
• Monitors collection of past due accounts; advises general manager and board when difficult situations may arise.
• Interacts with the Club’s external accounting firm and its auditors as necessary.
• Works with the general manager and department heads to plan and manage capital budgets and cash flow statements.
• Manages, reviews, suggests and monitors changes in the automated financial management and accounting system.
• Manages and completes all HR and payroll processes using ADP.
• Manages employee safety and evacuation policies.
• All other general accounting not listed above.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience: $90k - $110k base range depending on experience plus annual performance bonus potential.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance (to include dental and vision) with generous employer contribution.
• 401k retirement plan with company match.
• Shift meals.
• Paid vacation and holidays per company handbook for a department head associate.
• Use of club facilities for family is allowed.
• A stable, supportive work environment with tenured staff and collaborative leadership.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager