Assistant Controller

Ultipro; Estero, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary and bonus

Medical, Dental, and Life Insurance

401(k) with match

Employee golf privileges

Meals and other employee incentives

Professional development allowance

Paid time off

Job summary

West Bay Club in Estero, FL, is seeking an Assistant Controller to join our hospitality-focused finance team. This role collaborates with the Director of Finance to manage accounts payable, month-end close, and member billing while upholding GAAP and internal controls.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in accounting and at least 5 years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership responsibilities within a multi-entity or hospitality setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field required.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience, including 2+ years in a lead, supervisory, or senior accountant capacity.
• Demonstrated experience reviewing complex reconciliations, financial statements, and close deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Developing ability to present financial information in a clear and professional manner.
• Monthly billing, member statements.
• Assist with monthly close activities, reviewing financial statements, reconciliations, and supporting schedules.

Skills

GAAP

Excel

Microsoft 365

Financial statements

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Tools

Jonas club software

Ottimate accounts payable

Job description

West Bay Club, located in Estero, FL, is pleased to announce an excellent career opportunity for an Assistant Controller! We are seeking a driven individual who is eager to learn, contribute, and grow within a fast‑paced hospitality-focused property organization.

About West Bay Club:

Nestled in the heart of Estero Bay, near the Gulf, West Bay Club is a member‑owned gated community and private golf club encompassing nearly 900 acres - 500 of which are dedicated to conservation. The community boasts 790 residences, including estate homes, high‑rise condos, and villas, all set amidst lush tropical landscaping and bordering Estero Bay and Gulf. West Bay recently underwent a $40 million renovation of the club amenities and golf course.

Located in the picturesque surroundings of West Bay’s community, the Bay House facility includes a resort‑style pool, state‑of‑the‑art fitness center, spa, culinary academy, card and meeting rooms, and the Aqua Café offering both indoor and outdoor dining. West Bay’s tennis facility offers center court viewing on all eight Har‑Tru courts. Additionally, the Sports Park offers six pickleball courts, two bocce courts, and a dog park. Residents also enjoy kayaking, canoeing, boating, and fishing all from the West Bay River Park's on‑premises dock, featuring a private boat launch and boat storage.

A unique feature of the community is West Bay’s private Beach Club, which underwent a complete reconstruction, completed in March 2024. Residents enjoy direct access to their beachfront club along the Gulf, complete with a full‑service restaurant, valet service, and dedicated beach attendants providing beach service.

Within the community, the West Bay Golf Club is anchored around its 18‑hole championship golf course. Designed by esteemed golf course architects Pete and PB Dye, renovated by Fry‑Straka, golf enthusiasts seek out West Bay to experience its unique and challenging design. The Golf Club is home to multiple dining venues that range from casual dining, including the Niblick Grille and Signature Bar, to fine dining at the Golf House. The club offers a maximum of 300 golf memberships, 150 social memberships, and currently has a wait list. While the club remains open year‑round, the peak of member activity is from November through April.

About The Position:

The Assistant Controller works directly with the Director of Finance and is responsible for handling general accounting functions including accounts payable processes, member billing, assist with month‑end reporting, and member relations/accounts receivable functions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Developing ability to present financial information in a clear and professional manner.
• Monthly billing, member statements.
• Assist with monthly close activities, reviewing financial statements, reconciliations, and supporting schedules prepared by the accounting team.
• Provide hands on review and quality control, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with GAAP and Troon’s internal controls and standard operating procedures.
• Identify, investigate, and resolve accounting issues and variances, escalating matters appropriately to the Director of Finance when needed.
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting activities, including data preparation, review of assumptions, and variance analysis.
• Analyze financial performance, highlight significant variances, and provide clear, actionable insights into accounting management and operations.

This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job responsibilities that an associate in this position may be asked to perform from time to time.

Qualifications/Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience, including 2+ years in a lead, supervisory, or senior accountant capacity.
• Demonstrated experience reviewing complex reconciliations, financial statements, and close deliverables prepared by others.
• Proven ability to manage workloads, deadlines, and quality across multiple departments with minimal oversight.

Preferred:

• Experience in multi entity accounting, shared services, or hospitality/golf industry environments.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the Microsoft 365 suite.
• Knowledge of Jonas club software & Ottimate accounts payable processing.
• Solid understanding of GAAP, transaction flow, and financial statement impacts.
• Ability to identify complex accounting issues, apply judgment, and recommend compliant solutions.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain financial information to non-finance partners.
• Comfortable using reporting tools for review, analysis, and variance investigation.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities in a deadline driven, fast paced environment.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field required.

Compensation based on experience.

West Bay Club offers an attractive and competitive compensation and benefits package to include:

Competitive base salary and performance bonus

Medical, Dental, and Life Insurance coverage

401(k) plan with match

Employee golf privileges and merchandise discounts

Meals and other employee incentives

Professional development allowance

Paid time off

Equal Opportunity Employer

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