Senior Controller - On-Site Private Club Finance Leader

Seattle Yacht Club; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Vacation benefits

PSST

Paid holidays

401(k)

Life insurance and LTD

Employee meals

Ship Store discount

Job summary

Seattle Yacht Club is seeking an experienced Controller to lead the Club’s accounting and finance functions, partnering with the General Manager, department leaders, the Finance Committee, and the Board of Trustees. This senior role oversees monthly close, budgeting, treasury, audits, and staff development across marina, food & beverage, events, retail, and member activities.

The ideal candidate has seven+ years of progressive accounting leadership, strong technical skills, CPA preferred, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Seven or more years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including Controller-level leadership.
• CPA preferred; equivalent depth of relevant accounting leadership experience will be considered.
• Experience in a private club, hospitality, marina or moorage operation, nonprofit, multi-property, or member-service environment is valuable.
• Experience working directly with a Finance Committee or Board is also preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own the monthly and year-end close process and ensure timely, accurate, and complete financial reporting.
• Serve as final reviewer of financial statements, reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, and other significant accounting activity.
• Prepare financial reporting, variance analysis, management reports, and clear narrative commentary for leadership, the Finance Committee, and the Board of Trustees.
• Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, cash-flow and liquidity planning, and support long-range financial planning.
• Provide leadership, technical guidance, accountability, and development support to the accounting team.
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls, accounting procedures, general ledger integrity, and financial workflows.
• Oversee treasury, investment reporting and reconciliation, fixed assets, and capital-project accounting.
• Serve as the primary accounting liaison with external auditors, outside accounting firms, investment managers, and other financial partners.
• Evaluate systems, reporting tools, and process improvements that increase accuracy, efficiency, and visibility into the Club’s financial performance.
• Partner with the General Manager and department leaders on financial analysis, operational decisions, and special projects.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

Seven or more years of progressive accounting and finance experience

Job description

Seattle Yacht Club is seeking an experienced Controller to lead the Club’s accounting and finance functions, partnering with the General Manager, department leaders, the Finance Committee, and the Board of Trustees. This senior role oversees monthly close, budgeting, treasury, audits, and staff development across marina, food & beverage, events, retail, and member activities.

The ideal candidate has seven+ years of progressive accounting leadership, strong technical skills, CPA preferred, and