Controller

Property Description

Tepetonka Club is a private golf and lifestyle destination in rural New London, Minnesota, set on 228 acres of rolling glacial terrain about two hours west of the Twin Cities. Designed by the internationally recognized OCM team, the club features a championship 18-hole course, a complementary short course, five four-bedroom cabins, two eight-bedroom lodges, Jim’s Supper Club (fine dining), Hog Heaven (Pro Shop and casual dining), and a Beach Club on nearby Green Lake. It also has a 140-acre Ranch offering pheasant hunts, a clay shooting course, cross-country skiing, horseback riding, and a wellness center. Across golf, lodging, dining, and recreational amenities, Tepetonka strives to deliver world-class hospitality and a dynamic, community-focused environment.

Position Summary:

This position will oversee the Clubs’ accounting activities, serve as the HR and benefits liaison with the Kemper Sports Home Office and report to the Regional Controller. The Controller will respond to all client questions and requests pertaining to all financial facets.  The position also works closely with the Golf Club General Manager and department heads to maintain all accounting records and develop, analyze, and interpret all accounting information.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare, verify, and disseminate monthly financial statements including supporting schedules, statistical analyses, and accounting reports as necessary and appropriate for management, Home Office, and client.
• Creating great communication and rapport with client and client contacts.
• Manage the general accounting activities of the property including accounts payable, payroll, and cash management / receivables.
• Prepare monthly Balance Sheet reconciliations.
• Ensure all cash and receipts are collected and proper bank deposits are made. Perform daily reconciliation of point-of-sale revenues, tax liabilities, and cash/charge receipts.
• Manage cash flow on a daily / weekly / monthly basis.
• Conduct routine audits to maintain accuracy of golf play records and identify potential theft.
• Develop and/or adhere to existing policies and procedures to control and coordinate accounting, auditing, budgets, cost control, payroll, taxes, and related financial activities and records.
• Assist the General Manager in the preparation of annual budgets and financial forecasts in coordination with various departments.
• Ensure that procedures are in place to safeguard company assets, assure that records are accurately maintained, and that established policies and practices are consistently followed.
• Manage any cash banks (petty cash, cash drawers, etc.) at the property.
• Prepare and/or supervise the preparation of applicable state and local tax returns.
• Ensure that all business licenses, liquor licenses, certificates of operation, and other licenses/permits are current and properly maintained.
• Manage employment activities for the property, including but not limited to assisting Department Heads with personnel recruitment and selection, performance evaluations, training, compensation planning, discipline, and terminations.
• Responsible for Human Resource administrative duties including but not limited to maintaining the employee files/records, onboarding new staff members (staff handbook review and benefit orientation), and unemployment compensation reporting.
• Manage the insurance administrative duties for the property, including but not limited to claim reporting and supporting the General Manager in company-wide safety programs such as Safety National.
• Manage the payroll process for the property ensuring timely and accurate pay of staff. Maintain the property time keeping system. Work closely with home office payroll team to prepare/edit time sheets, enter, and submit bi-weekly payroll to home office and track employee vacation.
• Perform other duties as appropriate.

Minimum Qualifications:

• College degree in accounting or finance.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics GP (Great Plains) and bill.com preferred.
• 2-4 years applicable accounting experience in the hospitality industry preferred.
• Organization, attention to detail, a positive attitude, and ability to communicate effectively to staff and client.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Ability to analyze/solve problems, multitask, and work in a fast-paced environment.

Classifications:

Full-time, Exempt

KemperSports Management is an Equal Opportunity Employer