Controller

Dream Golf is a golf resort and community nestled in 12,000 acres of rugged pre-historic sand dunes in central Wisconsin.

About the Role:

• Supports the Director of Finance in managing financial operations at the resort.
• Oversight of policy development, accounting, auditing, budgeting, and taxes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare financial statements, forecasts, and analyses.
• Maintain accurate accounting records, evaluate operating results, and supervise department staff.
• Communicate regularly with and report to the Director of Finance.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop policies and procedures to control and coordinate accounting, auditing, budgets, cost control, payroll, taxes, and related financial activities and records.
• Assist the DOF with annual budgets and financial forecasts in coordination with various departments.
• Prepare, verify, and disseminate monthly financial statements, supporting schedules, statistical analyses, and accounting reports as necessary and appropriate for club management, business partners, clients, outside agencies, and trade and professional organizations.
• Assist with monthly owner and investor reports preparation, assisting in data gathering, reporting accuracy, and timely completion.
• Monitor expenditures and advise management about variances relative to their areas.
• Manage and conduct internal auditing programs to safeguard company assets, ensure that records are accurately maintained, and that established policies and practices are satisfactorily and consistently followed.
• Assist the DOF with external auditors to ensure that procedures are consistent with company policies.
• Lead, participate in, and verify the taking of various inventories for beverages, food, supplies, merchandise, equipment, furnishings, etc. Approve inventory worksheets and spot check cross-checked prices.
• Prepare and supervise the preparation of applicable federal, state, and local tax returns.
• Effectively interact in a positive and professional manner and maintain harmonious relationships with clients, municipal officials, community organizations, and fellow co-workers.
• Manage employment activities for applicable staff members, including but not limited to, personnel recruitment and selection, performance evaluations, training, compensation, discipline, and termination, etc.
• Maintain knowledge of current and projected industry developments through continuous attention to golf industry periodicals and participation in relevant trade associations and organizations.
• Ensure timely submission of all operational, financial, budgetary, and related reports.
• Perform other duties as appropriate.