Controller

The Club at Lac La Belle; Town of Oconomowoc (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Club at Lac La Belle seeks an experienced Controller to lead the Finance/Accounting department and provide financial insights to leadership for strategic decisions. You will oversee team members, establish SOPs, and drive the selection and implementation of accounting software as needed.

This role requires managing all accounting activities, AP/AR, and sales and use tax, ensuring accuracy and compliance within GAAP frameworks. CPA preferred for credibility and leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
• 5–7 years of related experience.
• GAAP knowledge; CPA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all team members of the Accounting/Finance Department and all accounting functions.
• Establish individual entity accounting SOPs.
• Manage selection and implementation of accounting software where necessary.
• Oversee accounting activities and accounts payable/receivable.
• Oversee sales and use tax compliance.

Skills

MS Office

GAAP knowledge

CPA preferred

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Job description

Lead Finance / Accounting department by providing information, primarily financial in nature, about all company activities that will assist leadership (including owner) in making educated economic decisions with regards to the company's current and future state.

Position Overview

CLLB Controller has primary responsibility for the planning, implementation, managing and running of all the finance departments activities. Will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

• Oversee all team members of the Accounting/Finance Department and all Accounting and Finance functions of CLLB and their individual entity accountants.
• Responsible for establishing the individual entity accounting standard operating procedures.
• Manage and lead the process for the selection and implementation of accounting software where necessary
• Oversee the accounting activities
• Oversee the activities of accounts payable
• Oversee the activities of the accounts receivable department
• Responsible for and oversight of sales and use tax.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting (or related) and 5 - 7 years of related experience
• Fluency in Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
• GAAP knowledge, CPA preferred
• Strong written, verbal and collaboration skills