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An award-winning, financially strong private club in South Florida is seeking an experienced Controller to join its executive leadership team. This is an outstanding opportunity for an accounting professional who thrives in a high-volume hospitality environment and is looking for a long-term leadership position with a clear path toward advancement.

Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, the Controller will oversee the day-to-day accounting operations while serving as a strategic business partner to department leaders across the organization. The successful candidate will be hands-on, highly collaborative, and comfortable leading a small but high-performing accounting team in a service-focused culture.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all daily accounting operations, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Prepare monthly financial statements, account reconciliations, journal entries, and supporting analyses.
• Assist with annual budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and cash flow management.
• Lead the annual financial audit and coordinate with external auditors and tax professionals.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal controls, and all applicable regulatory requirements.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop the accounting team while fostering a collaborative work environment.
• Review payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, and corporate credit card activity.
• Monitor food and beverage inventory, cost of goods, and other operational financial metrics.
• Partner with department leaders to provide financial guidance and operational analysis.
• Support capital improvement projects and construction accounting as needed.
• Play a key role in implementing new financial systems and improving accounting processes.

Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will bring a strong hospitality finance background along with outstanding interpersonal skills.

Qualified candidates will possess:

• Progressive accounting leadership experience within a private club, resort, hotel, or other complex hospitality operation.
• Experience overseeing financial operations for organizations with approximately $30 million or more in annual revenue.
• Strong understanding of food and beverage financial reporting, inventory controls, and cost management.
• Proven experience leading and developing accounting teams.
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• A collaborative leadership style with the flexibility to adapt in a team-oriented culture.
• Strong analytical abilities and advanced Excel skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline. CPA designation is preferred but not required.