Assistant Controller

LA CANTERA RESORT & SPA; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Treviso Bay, located in Naples, Florida, is recruiting a Full-Time Assistant Controller to manage daily financial operations for a private golf community and HOA. The role supports month-end close, ensures GAAP compliance, and collaborates with Accounts Payable for timely invoice coding.

Experience in hospitality, club, or property management accounting is essential. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, 3–5+ years of progressive accounting experience (2+

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3–5+ years of progressive accounting, with 2+ years in hospitality/club/private environment.
• Experience with USALI or Club Industry standards and GAAP compliance.
• Proficiency with Northstar and Avidxchange is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end and year-end closing processes and financial reporting.
• Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analysis for department heads.
• Oversee accounts payable/receivable and daily cash postings with strong internal controls.
• Support budgeting, tax filings, audits, and capital/operating planning.

Skills

Financial reporting

GAAP knowledge

Excel proficiency

Leadership/mentoring

Accounting coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Northstar

Avidxchange

Excel

Job description

Treviso Bay, located in Naples, Florida is pleased to announce an excellent career opportunity for a Full-Time Assistant Controller! We are seeking a driven individual who is eager to learn, contribute, and grow within a fast-paced hospitality-focused property organization. As part of Troon, you will contribute to a global leader in golf and community management.

About Our Community

Treviso Bay is a premier, private, bundled golf community dedicated to providing an exceptional lifestyle for our homeowner members. Our community features an 18-hole championship golf course, a vibrant clubhouse with multiple dining venues, tennis and pickleball courts, a fitness center, and comprehensive master association operations. We take pride in maintaining an atmosphere of casual elegance, top-tier service, and robust financial health.

Position Summary

The Assistant Controller plays a critical role in managing the daily financial operations, accounting functions, and regulatory compliance of the master community association. Working under the guidance of the Controller, this position ensures accurate financial records, leads the month-end and year-end closing processes, and works closely with Accounts Payable to ensure accurate and timely coding of invoices. The ideal candidate possesses a strong background in hospitality, club, or property management accounting, with deep knowledge of industry-specific software.

Key Responsibilities & Essential Functions

• Financial Reporting & General Ledger
  • Lead the month-end and year-end closing processes to ensure accurate, timely, and complete financial reporting.
  • Prepare monthly journal entries, bank reconciliations, and balance sheet account reconciliations.
  • Compile monthly financial statement package including variance analysis (actual vs. budget) for department heads, the Controller, and committees.
  • Maintain fixed asset schedules, depreciation calculations, and capital reserve tracking.
• Club & Association Operations Accounting
  • Work closely with accounts payable and receivable operations, ensuring strict adherence to internal controls and vendor payment terms.
  • Work with remote member billing, including annual HOA/club dues, capital assessments, food & beverage minimums, and golf shop charges to ensure timely posting of daily receipts.
  • Monitor physical inventory counts for food, beverage, and retail merchandise alongside department heads.
• Budgeting, Internal Controls & Compliance
  • Assist in preparing annual operating and capital budgets for both the club and the community association.
  • Monitor and enforce internal control policies to protect club assets and ensure compliance with GAAP.
  • Prepare schedules and documentation for external auditors during the annual financial audit and tax filing periods.
  • Manage local and state tax filings, including sales tax, discretionary tax, and 1099 processing.
• Team Leadership & Support
  • Supervise, mentor, and cross-train accounting staff (e.g., Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable/Member Billing coordinators).
  • Act as a point of contact for members regarding complex billing, account statements, and equity/membership questions.
  • Stand in for the Controller during absences, representing the finance department across executive and committee meetings.

Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required.
• Experience: 3–5+ years of progressive accounting experience, with a minimum of 2 years in a private club, resort, HOA, or hospitality environment.
• Software Proficiency: Experience with Northstar and Avidxchange or similar club management and ERP software is highly preferred. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel is required.
• Knowledge: Strong understanding of Uniform System of Accounts for the Lodging Industry (USALI) or Club Industry standards, alongside GAAP compliance.

Core Competencies

• High Level of Integrity: Ability to handle sensitive financial and member demographic data with maximum confidentiality.
• Detail-Oriented: Exceptional organizational skills and precision in high-volume data environments.
• Effective Communicator: Ability to explain financial concepts clearly to non-financial department heads and board members.

Benefits & Other Compensation:

This position includes eligibility for the following benefits, subject to applicable plan terms:

• Healthcare Benefits – Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Retirement Benefits – 401(k) with employer match (19 years of age and older)
• Time Off – Paid time off (PTO) and leaves of absence, in accordance with applicable law and eligibility criteria

Eligibility for benefits and the specific terms, conditions, and offerings are governed by the applicable plan of documents and company policies, which may be amended at the Company’s discretion.

About Troon:

Founded in 1990 and headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ, Troon is the world’s largest professional club management company, that specializes in services in golf, hospitality, and residential communities. With more than 900 locations in 45+ states and 27+ countries, Troon is a leading employer in hospitality. Guided by values that emphasize being infectiously energetic, consciously kind, and humbly prosperous, Troon offers professionals the opportunity to grow and succeed within a globally respected organization. Learn more at www.troon.com.

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