Financial Controller

Yellowstone Country Club in Billings, MT is seeking a Financial Controller to oversee all accounting and financial operations. This onsite, full-time role serves as a strategic partner to the COO and offers a salary range of USD 80,000 to 100,000 per year, along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

• Salary range of USD 80,000 – 100,000 per year
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Basic Life and AD&D insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• SIMPLE IRA retirement plan with 3% employer match
• 401(k) with 3% employer match
• Employee meals provided during scheduled shifts
• Employee discounts on select Club services and amenities
• Golf course access
• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance
• Health insurance
• Confidentiality and privacy of Club, member, and employee information

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly close and prepare or direct the creation of financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and supporting schedules
• Maintain internal controls to ensure record accuracy and compliance with policies and procedures
• Develop operating budgets and financial forecasts with the COO, department heads, and committees; analyze variances and recommend corrective actions
• Compile and validate financial reports for regulatory agencies and professional organizations
• Oversee inventories of food, beverage, supplies, equipment, furnishings, and other Club assets
• Maintain insurance records for Club property and assets
• Reconcile monthly ledgers across accounts receivable, accounts payable, bank accounts, asset accounts, and wage accounts
• Advise department heads on the financial implications of their operations
• Prepare or supervise federal, state, and local tax returns
• Produce accounting reports for the Board of Directors, Executive Committee, and other Club committees
• Maintain effective receiving and storeroom control procedures and ensure consistent adherence
• Cross-train administrative staff on accounting tasks
• Attend Board meetings, finance committee meetings, and other required sessions
• Oversee member billing, collections, and accounts receivable in line with Club policies
• Maintain vendor credit applications and records
• Audit member and guest charges, cash sheets, and expenditures for accuracy and compliance
• Safeguard Club funds and oversee bank deposits and check issuance
• Maintain tournament accounting records and financial statements
• Monitor delinquent accounts and advise management on potential risks
• Oversee issuance and management of membership certificates, including transfers, cancellations, refunds, and recoveries
• Collaborate with external accounting firms and advisors
• Prepare the annual financial report for presentation at the Club’s annual meeting
• Work with the COO and department heads on capital budgets and long-term financial planning
• Maintain confidentiality of Club, member, and employee information
• Negotiate and secure property and casualty insurance coverage to protect Club assets

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university with concentration in business or administration and an accounting major or minor, including coursework in financial analysis and auditing
• Five years of accounting experience

Licenses and Special Requirements

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license preferred

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Ability to reach, bend, stoop, stand, and lift up to 40 pounds
• Ability to sit for extended periods
• Moderate noise level in the work environment
• Schedule is generally Monday through Friday, with occasional weekend or night events in a hospitality setting; advance notice will be provided