Regional Controller – Youth & Amateur Sports Facilities

KemperSports•Northbrook, IL

About The Position

KemperSports is a leading sports, entertainment and hospitality company with a proven track record of delivering exceptional service and results. We manage and operate a broad portfolio of golf courses, private clubs, sports complexes, and destination resorts across the country. Position Summary The Regional Controller will be responsible for the financial affairs of assigned facilities within KemperSports’ youth & amateur sports facilities management division; as well as the day-to-day operations of the business managers at those properties, oversee the preparation of financial statements and analyses of operations, including interim and final financial statements with supporting schedules, for the guidance of management.

Requirements

BS or BA in accounting
3-5 years accounting experience in the hospitality industry
Ability to communicate and explain complex financial issues to non-financial professionals
Outstanding interpersonal communication skills
Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Dynamics GP
Ability to analyze/solve problems and work in a fast-paced environment
Organization and attention to detail and a positive attitude

Nice To Haves

CPA designation preferred
Supervisory experience preferred

Responsibilities

Oversee the financial activities of the assigned properties, including (but not limited to) timely and accurate financial reporting, compliance with internal controls, budget preparation, and cash management.
Provide first layer support for accounting and partner point of sale related questions at assigned properties.
Involved in the supervision of the accounting staff at the assigned properties.
Work closely with on-site Management and Regional Operating Executives to provide financial reporting and analysis.
Provides other departmental and company units with related information required by them to carry out their assigned responsibilities.
Ensures optimum performance of the function. Recommends and implements techniques to improve productivity, increase efficiencies, cut costs, take advantage of opportunities, and maintain state-of-the-art practices.
Support new business development efforts by providing financial analysis, accounting insights, and key performance indicators to inform pricing, pro forma projections, and deal evaluations during the sales process.
Keeps abreast of current trends and practices in field of expertise.
Assumes other special activities and responsibilities from time to time as directed.
Understands the operations and how they impact the accounting at assigned sites.
Acts within scope of authority and consistent with company and corporate objectives, guidelines, policies, and practices.
Assures that the duties, responsibilities, and authority of each task, project and/or assignment are clearly defined, effective, and communicated.
Assures that management training and development needs are identified and programs initiated.
Assures that qualified personnel are selected and that orientation and on-the-job training programs are conducted and effective.
Monitors performance of direct reports.
Provides prompt and objective coaching and counseling.
Reviews direct reports and approves performance appraisals initiated by direct reports.
Assures that a positive employee relations position is maintained.
Ensures that the company's management principles, policies, and programs are consistently practiced.
Approves effective personnel action initiated by direct reports.