What are the responsibilities and job description for the DIRECTOR OF FINANCE position at Trinity Forest Golf Club?
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AT TRINITY FOREST GOLF CLUB
Trinity Forest Golf Club, a premier golf destination located less than 10 minutes from downtown Dallas, is seeking an accomplished financial leader to serve as Director of Finance (DOF). This is an exceptional opportunity for a strategic, detail-oriented professional with a strong background in private clubs or high-end hospitality. The ideal candidate will bring hands-on expertise in financial operations while driving efficiencies and guiding long-term financial planning to support the club’s continued success.
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE JOB – POSITION OVERVIEW
The Director of Finance (DOF) of Trinity Forest Golf Club holds full accountability and direction of fiscal operations of the Club that include, but are not limited to, financial reporting, forecasting, auditing functions, compliance for financial, treasury management recordkeeping, financial policies and procedures, compliance to GAAP and legal requirements.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND EXPECTATIONS
Financial Strategy & Governance
- Collaborate with the board and the GM to develop and implement financial goals, policies, and procedures.
- Prepare, review, and analyze financial statements, reports, projections, and budgets while staying informed on industry financial trends.
- Provide financial analyses for capital investments, contract terms, and pricing decisions.
- Report and present financial information to the Board
Accounting & Financial Operations
- Serve as the key contact for bank accounts, member accounting issues, vendor payments, and audits.
- Ensure accurate and timely filing of tax returns and business licenses for the Club and Foundation.
- Handle and monitor cash, investments, and recorded debt in accordance with Board guidelines.
- Reconcile bank account statements monthly as part of the internal audit process.
- Maintain long-term capital project schedules, budgets, cost tracking, and capital asset studies.
- Approve expenses and petty cash disbursements.
Member & Vendor Relations
- Maintain the membership database to ensure accurate invoicing and accountability of dues and payments, working closely with the Membership Committee.
- Review and recommend vendor and utility services, provisions, and contracts.
- Technology & Systems Management
- Lead IT recommendations for software and hardware updates, implementations, and maintenance to optimize reporting and cost-effectiveness.
Compliance & Risk Management
- Ensure financial operations comply with local, state, and federal regulations.
- Develop and maintain quality control and operational procedures for department functions.
- Maintain an Accounting Department procedure manual to ensure consistency and efficiency.
Human Resources & Team Leadership
- Hire, manage, and develop Accounting staff to ensure timely and accurate financial operations, including payment applications, statement production, receivables processing, and report writing.
- Oversee the Club’s Human Resources function, outsourcing as needed.
CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with long-range planning, and financial planning,including reserves studies, is necessary. (In the Golf/Club industry preferable.)
- Effective responsiveness in verbal and written communication skills
- Word, Excel, PowerPoint, POS, and industry-specific software experience necessary
- Demonstrated leadership ability for staff management and planning for staff development
- Ability to strategize short- and long-term planning to achieve Club’s financialgoals
- Exhibit a positive attitude with members, management, and staff
- Demonstrate continued departmental improvement initiatives
- Supportive of Club policies and procedures, and be open to and contribute to, new or improved methods of operation
- Possess organizational skills to supportefficient production
- Maintain affiliations in appropriate professional associations to remain current in the profession
- Participation in appropriate industry educational seminars and workshops/conferences to increase knowledge of trends, best practices, and IT applications for Club and financial operations, as well as to enhance skills overall and establish networking contacts
EDUCATIONAL AND CERTIFICATION QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Management (with emphasis on Finance) M.B.A. a plus.
- CPA accreditation a plus; or the equivalent of proven 10 years progressive experience in a financial management position that demonstrates major functions, responsibilities, and qualifications
- CHAE certification and/or current HFTP involvement a plus.