Danbury, Connecticut
Controller Job Opening in Danbury, Connecticut - Controller
Ridgewood was established in 1920 and has a steeped history in golf and is an active family oriented Club. Amenities include an 18 hole Devereux Emmet design golf course with a short game practice facility and full golf pro shop, four outdoor tennis courts with tennis pro shop, regulation outdoor swimming pool and wading pool, and indoor and outdoor dining. The Club has 355 members and gross receipts of 5.8 million.
In 2014, the Club completed a major renovation to the main clubhouse, snack bar, and golf and tennis pro shops. The addition of a casual Pub Room was the gem of the project.
The Club is in a strong financial position and is seeking a Controller with the ability to provide business data and analysis in the form of reports, dashboards and P&Ls for management, department heads, committees, Treasurer and Board of Directors. The Club is seeking an individual with a strong accounting background who is friendly and personable which will be critical in order to successfully interact with the membership and perform the required HR duties of the position.
Job Summary:
Develops policies to control and coordinate accounting, auditing, budgets, taxes and related activities and records; Develops, establishes and administers procedures and systems pertaining to financial matters; prepares financial statements, forecasts and analyses for all administrative and managerial functions.
Maintains all accounting records and is responsible for development, analysis and interpretation of statistical and accounting information. Evaluates operating results in terms of costs, budgets, policies of operation, trends and increased profit possibilities.
Supervises the staffing, scheduling, training and professional development of accounting staff.
Job Tasks/Duties:
Prepares monthly trial balance and resulting financial statements for the Club along with required supporting schedules and other data necessary for financial reports and records.
Tracks daily cash flow and oversees all financial transactions.
Maintains Capital Expenditure reports updating monthly for review.
Prepares budgets and financial forecasts in coordination with the General Manager, various committees and departments; analyzes financial information, monitors budgeted versus actual expenditures and advises management about variances and their potential causes.
Manages and conducts internal auditing programs to assure that records are accurately maintained and that established policies and practices are satisfactorily and consistently followed.
Works with the Club?s external auditors to assure that procedures are consistent with Club policies.
Works with external auditors to assist in the completion of the year-end audited financials.
Prepares and verifies reports made to agencies and trade and professional organizations for which dissemination is consistent with Club policies.
Participates in various inventories to verify accuracy.
Verifies that all insurance records for the Club are maintained.
Prepares and supervises the preparation of applicable federal, state, and local tax returns.
Ensures that accounts payable are paid based on terms and any discounts available.
Ensures that accounts receivable are collected promptly to avoid aging.
Ensures that Club licensing and registrations are maintained.
Processes weekly payroll.
Other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
Bachelor?s degree in accounting; CPA designation preferred.
Strong analytical skills and ability to design statistical reports and dashboards summarizing the financial performance of the Club.
Strong technological skills and proficiency in Excel, Word; Ability to work proficiently in Club Essential accounting software.
Team Oriented.
Excellent leadership and communication skills.
Ridgewood Country Club will offer a competitive compensation and benefits package to include:
A competitive base salary and bonus potential
Professional dues and education expense
Employee health, dental, life insurance and 401k plan in accordance with Club policy.
Job Type: Full-time
Required education:
Bachelor's
Required experience:
Accounting: 5 years
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