What are the responsibilities and job description for the Controller position at Royal Wood Golf & Country Club?
Royal Wood Golf & Country Club consists of 800 residences, 7 Associations. Amenities include a Food & Beverage Operation and a Wellness facility and Two Tennis Courts.
Position Summary:
The position of Controller is a management level position that will guide and direct the financial operations of the Association and is responsible for all aspects of accounting, ensuring the Club is in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles working in conjunction with our Auditors, RSM. The Controller is responsible for the Associations financial plans and policies, its accounting processes and policies, the maintenance of systems of internal controls, preparation of monthly financial reporting packages, budget controls and procedures, forecasting, analysis of departmental revenue and costs, control over fixed assets and annual maintenance and update of the Associations Replacement Reserve Schedule. The Controller also assists with the Association’s banking relationships including short term investments. The Controller will report directly to the General Manager and directly interface with the Finance Chair and Department heads in fulfilling his/her responsibilities.
Tasks/Duties:
· Maintain, coordinate, and review all accounting activities to ensure all financial transactions are properly recorded and reconciled. This includes, but is not limited to, accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, trial balance, journal entries, bank reconciliations, payroll, accrued expenses, and fixed assets.
· Oversees member billing and collections.
· Cash Management - Cash Flow schedules.
· Payroll & HR Duties.
· Conducts timely and accurate preparation of monthly financial statements and reporting packages which includes detailed department analysis and explanation of budget variances. Prepares reforecast of operating budget for remainder of the year.
· Reports to the Master Board and Finance Committee monthly as to the financial status of the Association.
· Monitors and reconciles financial activities of special projects and prepares reports, as necessary.
· Work with General Manager and Department Managers to develop and manage operating and capital budgets.
· Maintain and annually update Replacement Reserve Schedule, including calculation of minimum funding requirements. Review and update fixed asset records as a result of this review.
· In charge of payroll processing, Royal Wood uses Paychex.
· Review monthly accrued expense analysis.
· Coordinates with the Association’s external auditors in arranging and coordinating annual audits.
· Responsible for compliance and filings with all federal, state, local taxing authorities.
· Assists General Manager in negotiation, adequacy, and maintenance of the Association’s insurance policies.
· Oversees departmental monthly or annual inventories.
· Actively interfaces with amenity managers providing financial analysis and data to support the operations.
· Performs other duties as requested by the General Manager.
· Recommends enhancements to processes and financial policies, as appropriate.
· Responsible for overseeing and complying with record retention policies.
· Other responsibilities include:
o Ensuring that company policies are carried out or complied with.
o Assisting other departments in forecasting and financial needs.
o Accelerating receipts, invoicing and controlling disbursements.
o Establishing and maintaining credit and collection procedures.
This is a full-time position and regular attendance is a requirement. May 1st – Oct 31st the hours are 9:00am – 4:00pm, Nov 1st – Apr 30th the office hours are 8:00am – 4:00pm.
Qualifications:
· Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance or Work Experience Equivalent.
· Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Club/ HOA Accounting (3 as a Controller/Assistant Controller is preferable).
· Proficient in Excel, Word, Outlook, Power Point, Jonas Accounting and POS System.
Skills and Attributes:
· Team player with strong interpersonal skills including ability to communicate effectively, to listen and comprehend, and ethical.
· To be able to think outside the norm when problem solving.
· Organizational skills, able to maintain documents in an orderly manner, and timely retrieval of information.
· Able to sit for long periods of time.
· Strong work ethic.
Compensation and Benefit:
Base salary commensurate with experience. Benefits, 100% paid Employee Medical, Vision & Dental after 60 days and a 401(k) 4% of 100% after 1,000 hours.
Application Instructions:
Professionals interested in applying for this position will need to submit cover letter and resume to:
Debbie Richard
General Manager
debbie@royalwoodgcc.com
This role is for candidates who are already located in SWFL. This position requires in-office presence, and we are not considering remote or relocation candidates at this time.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) 4% Match
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $80,000 - $100,000