Regional Controller

Property Description:

KemperSports is a leading sports, entertainment and hospitality company that delivers operational excellence in property and experience management. Headquartered in Chicago with regional offices throughout the U.S., KemperSports manages more than 140 golf courses, private clubs, sports venues, and destination resorts nationwide. It has more golf properties named among the top 100 U.S. public and resort courses as rated by GOLF Magazine, Golf Digest and Golfweek than any other management company.

Position Summary

The Regional Controller will be responsible for the financial affairs of assigned properties as well as the day-to-day operations of the accounting staff 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.

Position 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.
• 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.

Qualifications

• BS or BA in accounting
• CPA designation preferred
• Supervisory experience preferred
• 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

Supervisory Responsibilities

• 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.

Classification

Full-time, Year-round, Exempt

KemperSports is an Equal Opportunity Employer