Controller

Club:
Wachesaw Plantation Club

Location:
Murrells Inlet, SC

Position:
Controller

Club Details:

Age of Club 36
Number of Members 675
Average Age of Members 63
Club Ownership Member-Owned 

Golf Facilities

• 18 hole course, par 72, designed by Tom Fazio

Tennis Facilities

• 8 outdoor lighted Har-Tru courts

Swimming Facilities

• 1 Outdoor pool

Dining Facilities

• 1 Pool Snack Bar that seats 80
• Member dining that seats 108
• Banquet room that seats 180
• Tavern Bar that seats 40
• Clubhouse Bar that seats 16
• Boardroom that seats 16  

Special Club Features:
Founded in 1985 as the premier Private Country Club on South Carolina's Hammock Coast, Wachesaw Plantation Club offers members an exclusive but inviting active lifestyle with a Tom Fazio designed Golf, Tennis, Waterfront Dining, and Swimming Complex.

Seven hundred security-gated acres; once two 18th Century Rice Plantations steeped in the history and charm of Coastal Carolina's Lowcountry, graced with giant moss-draped live oaks overlooking the bluffs of the Waccamaw River.

Club is open 7 days per week, 12 months per year.

Brief Job Description:
Wachesaw Plantation Club is located in a small community a few miles south of the Myrtle Beach area.  It is a hidden gem for the Myrtle Beach area.  The controller is responsible for all financial aspects of the Club.  Wachesaw is a 501 (c) 7 non-for-profit business.  Controller directs the finances of the Club and supervises the overall general accounting, budgeting, cost controls, and departmental budget variances.

Position Overview and Requirements:

• Directs financial operations of the club.
• Assist the GM and Treasurer on all strategic matters relating to budget preparation and management, cost-benefit analysis, forecasting needs and internal controls.
• Prepare monthly financials and report the results to the GM and Club Treasurer.
• Prepare Ad-Hoc reports as requested by GM, Board, and other committees.
• Maintains all accounting records and evaluates the operating results for costs, revenues, budgets, policies of operations and trends.
• Sends out a weekly P&L report to department heads.
• Monthly operating statements, balance sheet, cashflow, member equity tracking.
• Oversees accounts payable and accounts receivables, cash management, account reconciliation, petty cash, and bank deposits.
• Reviews that all insurance records for club property are properly maintained.
• Directs Capital budget planning and preparation including leasing, financing, reserves and replacement.
• Directs, participates in, and verifies the taking of inventories for food and beverage operations.
• Experience with Jonas is a distinct plus or the ability to learn and adapt quickly.
• Ensures total compliance with all state and federal laws and related tax requirements.
• Maintains compliance on all required club licenses.
• Maintains monthly reconciliations for bank and credit card accounts.
• Maintains upkeep of historical documents and records.
• Responsible for direct work with the external auditors during annual audit in order to complete the audit in a timely manner.
• Attends monthly Finance committee and Board meetings.
• Oversees and manages accounting personnel.
• Oversees and manages information technology with our outside IT consultant.
• Supervises Club retirement plan.

Candidate Qualifications:

• Controller will be a person of high integrity, character, and morals.
• Club industry experience or solid background in the hospitality industry is required.
• 5+ years of professional accounting experience with at least 3 of those years at the Controller/CFO level.
• Expertise with Microsoft Office with extensive knowledge in Excel and spreadsheet usage.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Excellent numerical aptitude.
• Ability to work on multiple projects at one time.
• Experience in supervising personnel.
• Excellent oral, written and presentation skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• A person that is motivated, friendly, and customer service oriented.
  

Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting.

Beneficial, but Not Required:

• CPA
• Masters in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration
• Auditing experience 

Date Position Available:
10.5.2021

Other Benefits:

• Competitive compensation/salary and an annual performance bonus.
• Medical, dental, short term and long-term disability, paid vacation, sick, and personal time.
• Retirement plan with Club matching 401K.
• Professional dues and expenses in accordance with annual budget.
• Relocation assistance (if from out of the area).