Property Controller

In 1994, The Clubs at St. James began as a bold vision — one of Homer Wright's most inspired ideas for the future. He imagined a vibrant community with clubhouses, world-class amenities, and scenic landscapes seamlessly blending across the expansive Coastal Carolina acreage. While he couldn’t predict what the future would hold, his dream set the foundation for something extraordinary.

Today, that dream has become a thriving reality. The Clubs at St. James has evolved into one of the most sought-after destinations in the region, offering our members unparalleled experiences.

We are looking for a Property Controller to join our team and play a key role in managing and elevating the financial, accounting, and administrative functions that support this exceptional community. If you are passionate about contributing to the continued growth and success of a dynamic organization, we invite you to apply.

Essential Duties:

• Implements and adheres to policies and procedures for the accounting function, including compliance of all company accounting standards.
• Oversees accounting and administrative controls so as to safeguard the assets of the company by reducing theft as well as internal fraud.
• Assists General Manager in preparing and monitoring annual budget, monitoring revenue goals as well as generating various (weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual) business volume forecasts.
• Monitors and coordinates property plans of overall future objectives, including projection of revenue, cost, net income, cash position, cash management, and capital requirements.
• Prepares and submits monthly financial statements and supporting schedules that identify actual, budget, variance and over/under based on the plan.
• Performs or monitors daily revenue audits for revenue generating departments (i.e. Golf, Food & Beverage, and hotel rooms, etc.).
• Analyzes various accounting reports such as accounts receivable, accounts payable, inventory, various general ledger and monthly financial statements.
• Monitors and manages property cash flow and coordinates the appropriate timing of issuing payment to vendors. Alerts General Manager and Director of Accounting when cash flow problems exist.
• Prepares, coordinates and reviews the closing of year-end books and records.
• Recommends to management the implementation of policies, procedures, processes and controls based on continual analysis of current accounting processes.
• Establishes accounting protocols and workflows for the property based on property needs, ensuring compliance with Troon accounting standards.
• Monitors contracts with facility’s vendors.
• Ensures collection and payment of applicable local, state, and federal taxes. Prepares or reviews preparation of monthly tax reports.
• Manages both accounts receivable and accounts payable functions to include but not limited to processing invoices, preparing statements, making payments, collections, reconciliation, and record keeping.
• Reconcile capital spending, update and maintain capital / reserve schedules.
• Responsible for cash reconciliations, audits petty cash and cash banks.
• Responsible for training, planning, assigning, and directing work, evaluating performance, rewarding, and disciplining associates; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Manages department members that may include but is not limited to: Property Accountant and/or Administrative Assistant.
• Assures that effective orientation and training are given to each new associate. Develops ongoing training programs.
• Regular and reliable attendance.
• Performs other duties as required.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and four to ten years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in the Hospitality Industry a plus. Experience with Jonas Club Management POS/Accounting software or other similar club management program a plus.

Job Knowledge, Skill, and Ability Preferences:

• Ability to read and speak English may be required in order to perform the duties of the job (e.g. the associates may be required to communicate with English speaking customers or co-workers, and the manuals for the equipment the associates may use are in English).
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Knowledge of property management system.

This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that an associate in this position may be asked to perform from time to time.