Controller

Job Title: Controller

Department: Accounting

Reports To: Chief Financial Officer

FLSA Status: Exempt

About the Role:

Frenchman’s Creek Beach & Country Club is seeking an experienced, hands-on Controller to lead the Club’s accounting function. This is not a traditional Controller role—it is a high-impact leadership position requiring both operational excellence and the ability to strengthen processes, systems, and team performance in an elite private club environment.

Reporting to the CFO, the Controller will oversee the monthly close, financial reporting, and accounting team while serving as a key partner to department leaders across the Club.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Financial Close : Own and drive the monthly close process, ensuring timely, accurate financial statements and reporting.
• Manage & Develop the Team: Supervise and mentor accounting staff (Assistant Controller, Payroll, AR/AP), establishing accountability and high-performance standards.
• Partner Across the Club: Work closely with department leaders to review results, analyze variances, and enforce financial discipline and accountability.
• Strengthen Systems & Processes : Improve and standardize workflows, processes, internal controls, and reporting.
• Support Planning & Cash Management : Assist with budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and capital tracking.
• Audit & Compliance : Lead the annual audit and 401(k) audit processes and serve as the primary liaison with external auditors.

What We Are Looking For

• 7–10+ years of progressive accounting leadership experience
• Prior private club experience is essential.
• Proven ability to operate effectively in a complex, high-volume environment.
• Strong leadership skills with an ability to manage a team.
• Clear thinker with a goal-oriented mindset
• Organized and able to prioritize effectively.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work cross-functionally.
• Advanced Excel skills required.
• Jonas GL and POS experience is a strong plus.
• CPA preferred

Why This Role is an Excellent Opportunity for Career Growth

This role is ideal if you thrive in a dynamic environment, enjoy the challenge of operating the day-to-day accounting function while embracing a growth mindset. You must be comfortable leading, driving accountability and collaborating across multiple departments, and will have expanded learning and growth opportunities with a large Club.

Why Frenchman’s Creek

Frenchman’s Creek Beach & Country Club is recognized as one of the nation’s premier private club communities, distinguished by exceptional service, financial stewardship, and a commitment to excellence in every aspect of the member experience. With a new, 124,000 sf Clubhouse, a renovated Fitness Center and Spa, a brand-new racquet sports complex, and on-going golf facility projects, this community is committed to innovation. This role offers the opportunity to contribute meaningfully within a collaborative and high-performing team environment, supported by experienced leadership and a well-established accounting department. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to expand their expertise, take on increasing responsibility, and play an integral role in supporting the Club’s continued success while helping to shape the future of an industry-renowned organization.

SAFETY:

Safety must be embraced by all employees. We always need to work safely and assists others to work safely by following departmental and company safety procedures.