Controller

Troon - Birmingham, AL

Full-time - Mid Level

Birmingham, AL

Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries

About the position

Troon Birmingham is thrilled to present an exceptional career opportunity for the position of Property Controller. This role is pivotal in ensuring the financial health and operational efficiency of the clubs managed by Troon. The Property Controller will thrive in a hospitality environment, demonstrating a strong commitment to providing superior service. The primary responsibility of this position is to plan, direct, and coordinate the financial, accounting, and administrative activities of the facility, ensuring compliance with all company accounting standards and policies. The Property Controller will implement and enhance policies and procedures for the accounting function, overseeing accounting and administrative controls to safeguard the company's assets. This includes reducing theft and internal fraud, as well as assisting the General Manager in preparing and monitoring the annual budget. The Controller will also be responsible for monitoring revenue goals and generating various business volume forecasts on a weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual basis. In addition, the Property Controller will manage the full cycle close process, which includes financial statement preparation and balance sheet account reconciliations each month. They will oversee real estate lot sales, manage the bookkeeping function for the owner's construction entity, and execute critical thinking in all aspects of the role. This includes ensuring accuracy in accounts receivable, accounts payable, inventory, prepaid accounts, accruals, and other financial statements. The role also involves performing daily revenue audits for revenue-generating departments, managing property cash flow, and coordinating the timing of vendor payments. The Property Controller will prepare and review the closing of year-end books and records with the Regional Controller, recommend policy implementations based on continual analysis, and establish accounting protocols tailored to property needs. Furthermore, they will ensure compliance with local, state, and federal tax regulations, manage accounts receivable and payable functions, and oversee the training and development of department members.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and coordinate financial, accounting, and administrative activities of the facility.
• Implement and enhance policies and procedures for the accounting function.
• Oversee accounting and administrative controls to safeguard company assets.
• Assist General Manager in preparing and monitoring the annual budget.
• Monitor revenue goals and generate business volume forecasts.
• Manage the full cycle close process, including financial statement preparation and account reconciliations.
• Oversee real estate lot sales and related transactions.
• Manage bookkeeping for owner's construction entity.
• Execute critical thinking in all aspects of the role, ensuring accuracy in financial accounts.
• Perform daily revenue audits for revenue-generating departments.
• Manage property cash flow and coordinate vendor payments.
• Prepare and review year-end closing of books with the Regional Controller.
• Recommend policy implementations based on analysis of accounting processes.
• Establish accounting protocols and workflows for the property.
• Monitor contracts with facility vendors.
• Ensure collection and payment of applicable taxes and prepare monthly tax reports.
• Manage accounts receivable and accounts payable functions.
• Reconcile and audit petty cash and bank accounts.
• Train, plan, assign, and direct work for department members.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Four to ten years of related experience in accounting or finance.
• Experience in the hospitality industry is a plus.
• Familiarity with Jonas POS/Accounting software is a plus.
• Ability to read and speak English to communicate effectively with customers and co-workers.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Knowledge of property management systems.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in the hospitality industry.
• Familiarity with Jonas POS/Accounting software.