Property Controller

About the Portfolio:

Royal Melbourne Country Club, a private club in Long Grove, IL, features an 18-hole championship course, upscale dining, and event spaces. Known for its welcoming atmosphere and family-friendly environment, the club offers members premier golf and hospitality experiences in Chicago’s northwest suburbs.

Position Summary:

This position will oversee Country Clubs’ accounting activities, serve as the HR and benefits liaison with the Home Office, and report to the Sr. Regional Controller. The property controller will work closely with the Country Club General Manager and department heads to maintain all accounting records and develop, analyze, and interpret all accounting information.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage the general accounting activities of the property including accounts payable, payroll and cash management / receivables.
• Work with department managers to product budgets and forecasts.
• Manage cash flow on a daily / weekly / monthly basis including cash forecasting and projections.
• Develop and/or adhere to existing policies and procedures to control and coordinate accounting, auditing, budgets, cost control, payroll, taxes and related financial activities and records.
• Assist the General Manager in the preparation of annual budgets and financial forecasts in coordination with various departments.
• Prepare, verify, and disseminate monthly financial statements, supporting schedules, statistical analyses and accounting reports as necessary and appropriate for management, Home Office, and clients.
• Ensure that procedures are in place to safeguard company assets, assure that records are accurately maintained and that established policies and practices are satisfactorily and consistently followed.
• Prepare monthly Balance Sheet reconciliations.
• Ensure all cash and receipts are collected and proper bank deposits are made. Perform daily reconciliation of point-of-sale revenues, tax liabilities, and cash/charge receipts.
• Manage any cash banks (petty cash, cash drawers, etc.) at the property
• Prepare and/or supervise the preparation of applicable state and local tax returns.
• Ensure that all business licenses, liquor licenses, certificates of operation, and other licenses/permits are current and properly maintained.
• Manage employment activities for the property, including but not limited to assisting Department Heads with personnel recruitment and selection, performance evaluations, training, compensation planning, discipline, and terminations.
• Responsible for Human Resource administrative duties including but not limited to maintaining the employee files/records, onboarding new staff members (staff handbook review and benefit orientation), and unemployment compensation reporting.
• Manage the insurance administrative duties for the property, including but not limited to claim reporting and supporting the General Manager in company-wide safety programs such as Safety National.
• Manage the payroll process for the property ensuring timely and accurate pay of staff. Maintain the property time keeping system. Work closely with home office payroll team to prepare/edit weekly time sheets, enter and submit weekly payroll to home office and track employee vacation.
• Perform other duties as appropriate.

Minimum Qualifications:

• College degree in accounting preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics GP (Great Plains) preferred.
• 3-5 years applicable accounting experience in the hospitality industry preferred.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to analyze/solve problems, multitask and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Organization and attention to detail, a positive attitude, and ability to communicate effectively to staff.

Classifications:

Full-time, Exempt

KemperSports Management is an Equal Opportunity Employer