Club Controller & Finance Leader

Sunset Club; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sustainable work/life balance

Mentoring opportunities

Career growth

Staff parking

Job summary

Sunset Club in Seattle, WA seeks a seasoned Controller to direct the club’s financial operations, including payroll, budgeting, and internal controls. You will partner with the General Manager and finance committee on strategic plans and capital budgeting, ensuring compliance with GAAP and timely reporting.

With 5–7 years of accounting experience (2+ at controller level in hospitality), you’ll lead a small accounting team, manage vendor relations, and act as Manager on Duty in the GM’s absence,

Qualifications

• Five to seven years of professional accounting experience, with at least two years at the Controller level or equivalent in a club, hospitality, or member-based organization.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field; concentration in business administration advisable.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting; ability to read and interpret general business data.

Responsibilities

• Direct the financial operations of the club, including payroll.
• Prepare monthly trial balances and financial statements for the club.
• Oversee tax returns and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Prepare operating budgets and forecasts; analyze variances and advise on corrective actions.
• Reconcile ledgers and maintain internal controls across departments.
• Serve as Manager on Duty in GM's absence and liaise with finance committees.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Cash flow

Payroll processing

Cost control

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Tools

Accounting software

Payroll systems

Job description

Sunset Club in Seattle, WA seeks a seasoned Controller to direct the club’s financial operations, including payroll, budgeting, and internal controls. You will partner with the General Manager and finance committee on strategic plans and capital budgeting, ensuring compliance with GAAP and timely reporting.

With 5–7 years of accounting experience (2+ at controller level in hospitality), you’ll lead a small accounting team, manage vendor relations, and act as Manager on Duty in the GM’s absence,