Assistant Controller (Growth potential)

Institute of Management Accountants, Inc.; Naples, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Grenzy Recruiting Group is assisting a well-established private golf and country club community in Naples, FL. The Assistant Controller will partner with the Controller to oversee day-to-day accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, audits, and staff supervision.

This role suits an accounting professional who enjoys hands-on work, mentoring staff, and building toward higher-level leadership in a stable organization that values work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting is required.
• 3+ years of accounting experience are required.
• Leadership or supervisory experience is preferred.
• Experience in HOA, hospitality, club, property management, or public accounting is a plus.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting and general ledger accounting.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in leading the monthly financial close and reporting process.
• Prepare financial statements, supplemental schedules, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Maintain fixed asset schedules and related accounting entries.
• Reconcile payroll and benefit-related accounting activity.
• Oversee Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions.
• Review journal entries, AP/AR batches, and general ledger activity completed by staff.
• Support annual budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Partner with external auditors during annual audits and tax preparation.
• Assist with internal controls and financial process improvements.
• Review member billing statements and related reporting.
• Participate in inventory oversight and variance analysis.
• Support technology and accounting system improvements.
• Provide leadership support in the absence of the Controller or General Manager.

Skills

Accounting

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Excel

Job description

The Grenzy Recruiting Group is conducting a search for an Assistant Controller on behalf of a well-established private golf and country club community. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who wants to grow into a higher-level leadership role within a stable organization that values long-term employees, collaboration, and work-life balance.

Unlike many traditional club environments, this community offers a friendly, down-to-earth culture with approachable leadership, strong employee tenure, and flexibility when life happens. The organization is seeking someone who wants to take ownership of their work, contribute as a business partner, and continue developing professionally.

The Assistant Controller will support the Controller in overseeing the day-to-day accounting operations for the community and club operations. This individual will play a key role in financial reporting, reconciliations, budgeting, audit support, and supervision of accounting processes.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys both hands-on accounting work and mentoring or overseeing accounting staff, while building toward future advancement opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in leading the monthly financial close and reporting process
• Prepare financial statements, supplemental schedules, and balance sheet reconciliations
• Maintain fixed asset schedules and related accounting entries
• Reconcile payroll and benefit-related accounting activity
• Oversee Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions
• Review journal entries, AP/AR batches, and general ledger activity completed by staff
• Support annual budgeting and forecasting processes
• Partner with external auditors during annual audits and tax preparation
• Assist with internal controls and financial process improvements
• Review member billing statements and related reporting
• Participate in inventory oversight and variance analysis
• Support technology and accounting system improvements
• Provide leadership support in the absence of the Controller or General Manager

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Accounting
• 3+ years of accounting experience required
• Prior leadership or supervisory experience preferred
• Experience in HOA, hospitality, club, property management, or public accounting environments is a plus
• Strong understanding of financial reporting and general ledger accounting
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Detail-oriented with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Clear growth potential into higher-level accounting leadership
• Stable organization with long-tenured employees
• Friendly, team-focused culture; professional but not overly corporate or stuffy
• Exposure to all aspects of accounting and financial operations
• Opportunity to work closely with leadership and gain broad operational experience
• Flexible, supportive work environment