POSITION OBJECTIVE
This is an elevated role covering a very robust property with hotel, multiple golf course and private members club oversight. Supervises and directs the financial activities of the resort and golf courses, safeguards the assets, and prepares all financial reports in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Analyze financial dataofoperations,in order toadvisehotel management and toassistinmaintainingan efficient operation.
- Prepare, review, and present the Monthly ReportofOperations.
- Prepare forecasts and budgets asrequired(Annual, Revised Annual, Monthly, and/or onCrescent/Owner's requests).
- Oversee all contracts and legal agreements, andassisthotel management inmaintainingall licenses, permits,insuranceand contracts.
- Establish and audit all internal financial controls, including purchasing, cash handling and disbursements, inventories, hotel equipment, master keys, and associates time records.
- Communicate both verbally and in writing to provide cleardirectionto staff.
- Comply withattendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.
- Interview, hire, train, recommend performance evaluations, resolve problems, provide opencommunicationand recommend discipline and/or termination whenappropriate.
- Monitor and approve all sales, purchases,salariesand expenses of the hotel.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
- Minimum 4 years as DOF/Controller
- Must havefour-year college degree with an accounting/finance concentration.
- At least eight years of progressive experience in hotel accounting with similar amenities (Club, Golf, Spa, Membership, Health & Racquet, Retail) or related fields.
- Ideallyhas multiple F&B outlets, large banquet facilities + golf/outdoor sports department
- Independent (non-branded) resort experience preferred
- Florida experience preferred, but notrequired
- Require a working technical knowledge ofgenerally acceptedaccounting principles and job knowledge of all positions in Accounting,Purchasing, and Food & Beverage control.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies or members of the business community.
Mathematical Skills: Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Other Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of general accounting principles, experience with personal computer, general office equipment and 10 key calculator.
Skills Required
- Minimum 4 years as Director of Finance or Controller
- Four-year college degree with accounting or finance concentration
- At least 8 years progressive experience in hotel accounting with clubs, golf, spa, membership, or related fields
- Working technical knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
- Job knowledge of Accounting, Purchasing, and Food & Beverage control functions
- Experience with personal computer, general office equipment, and 10-key calculator
- Independent (non-branded) resort experience
- Experience with multiple F&B outlets, large banquet facilities, and golf/outdoor sports departments
- Florida experience
What We Do
Palm Beach style meets breathtaking amenities at the crown jewel PGA National Resort, newly reopened and completely redesigned. Commanding 800 manicured acres just minutes from Palm Beach’s aquamarine coastline, the all-new resort’s legendary history meets fresh tropical modernity with gorgeous rooms & suites, inventive dining, stunning spa, family, fitness, pickleball, and golf programs that are renowned worldwide. Reinvigorated with $100 million in luxurious upgrades, PGA National Resort presents sophistication the moment you arrive, with a sweeping lobby bar & social terrace, opulent furnishings, and unmistakable Palm Beach vibes in exotic marbles, woods, and colorful tropical touches. Bathed in radiant sunlight, peer through the lobby to the resort-style pool, lakes, and golf courses adorned with Instagrammable swaying palms. The Champion Course showcases the legendary “Bear Trap” – one of the most difficult three-hole stretches in the game. Holes 15, 16 and 17 are where designer Jack Nicklaus famously said, “It should be won or lost right here.” Its numerous multi-use settings include a permanent, lakeside wedding venue with stunning vistas; scenic Lakeside Lawn perfect for receptions and ideal for indoor/outdoor dining and entertaining. Other distinguishing highlights include a 33,000-square-foot state-of-the-art Sports & Racquet Club with 19 Har-Tru tennis courts; 40,000 square-feet of the self-contained conference and event space; and six on-site restaurants and lounges. On behalf of our staff, we look forward to welcoming you to our Palm Beach Gardens, Florida paradise.
