Controller
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Overview
Compensation
$160,000-$190,000/year
Job Description
Waialae Country Club is a private membership club, which provides its members with a championship golf course, dining services, health/recreational facilities, and hosts the PGA Tour's Sony Open in Hawaii. Waialae Country Club is recognized as a Platinum Club of America, Honorable Mention Platinum Club of the World, and is designated as a Distinguished Club with ELITE status by BoardRoom Magazine.Position: Controller.
Status: Full-Time (40+ hours per week).
Department: Administration.
Reports to: General Manager/COO.
Application Deadline: March 22, 2026.
Waialae Country Club is seeking an experienced and strategic Controller to lead all financial operations and support the Club’s long-term success. This role is responsible for overseeing accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, auditing, member billing, and investments, while also providing financial guidance to Department Heads, the General Manager/COO, Board of Directors and Committees. The Controller also oversees the Club’s IT operations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Leads all accounting and financial reporting, including monthly statements, year‑end reports, and audit coordination.
- Oversees budgeting, forecasting, cash‑flow management, and financial analysis for the Club and its committees.
- Manages internal controls, compliance programs, and internal audit processes.
- Directs member billing, collections, account maintenance, and membership certificate administration.
- Safeguards Club assets through effective cash management, insurance oversight, and risk‑management practices.
- Partners with the Director of HR to negotiate and administer employee benefit plans; Oversees the Club’s 401(k) plan and related compliance.
- Manages the Club’s investment program in collaboration with the Club’s investment advisors and Investment Committee. Serves as point of contact with the Club’s investment advisors.
- Supervises the Accounting team and ensures strong financial systems, data integrity, and IT coordination.
- Provides clear financial insights and reporting to the General Manager/COO, Board, and Committees.
- Supports long‑term financial planning and strategic initiatives.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field; CPA preferred.
- Minimum 7 years of progressive financial experience, including at least 3 years leading an accounting team.
- Experience in private member owned clubs and/or non-profit organizations strongly preferred.
- Strong knowledge of GAAP, budgeting, forecasting, internal controls, and financial reporting.
- Proficiency with financial software and advanced Excel skills; experience with club‑management software (Northstar) a plus.
- Excellent leadership, analytical, and problem‑solving abilities.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to present complex financial information clearly to Department Heads, the General Manager/COO, Committees and the Board of Directors.
- High level of professionalism, confidentiality and a service-oriented attitude.
Starting Annual Base Salary Range: $160,00-$190,000 plus bonus potential based on qualifications and experience.
Benefits:
- Health Insurance.
- Life, ADD & LTD Insurance.
- 401(k) with Employer Match.
- Paid Time Off.
- Paid Holidays.
- Complimentary Parking and Meals.
- Golfing Privileges.
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