Head of Internal Audit, Finance

Shell Bay located in Hallandale, Florida is pleased to announce an excellent career opportunity for a Director of Finance ! As part of Troon , you will contribute to a global leader in golf and community management.

Shell Bay is more than a private club-it is a bold vision brought to life, offering an immersive blend of elegance, energy, and exclusivity. From our immaculate 18-hole championship golf course to our world-class racquet facilities and meticulously curated hospitality offerings, Shell Bay redefines what it means to belong. However, our greatest asset is not our facilities-it is our people.

At Shell Bay, you will find a rewarding environment that values your contributions and empowers you to grow within one of the most exciting hospitality ventures in the world.

We are not simply hiring employees-we are building a team of passionate professionals who will help define the future of private club hospitality. If you are ready to be part of something truly special, we welcome your application.

Position Overview Shell Bay is seeking an experienced and accomplished Director of Finance to lead the Club's finance, accounting, and information technology functions.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a finance professional with a successful record of leadership and financial operations management within private clubs, nonprofit organizations, luxury hospitality, or other high-end service environments.

The Director of Finance will serve as a strategic thought partner to the developer, ownership group, and executive management team. This position is responsible for establishing and maintaining the financial controls, administrative procedures, reporting systems, and internal processes necessary to support the Club's continued growth, financial strength, and operating efficiency.

The successful candidate will report directly to the developer and ownership group, attend scheduled financial and operational meetings, and work closely with the Club's executive leadership and department managers.

The Director of Finance will be expected to perform the position's responsibilities with a respectful, constructive, collaborative, and energetic leadership style consistent with ShellBay's principles and organizational objectives.

Primary Responsibilities Ensuring accurate, complete, and timely financial reporting

Preparing and presenting monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements

Monitoring departmental performance against approved budgets

Preparing cash-flow projections, forecasts, and financial analyses

Developing meaningful dashboards, key performance indicators, and management reports

Providing ownership and executive leadership with timely financial insights and strategic recommendations

Establishing and maintaining effective internal controls, policies, and financial procedures

Safeguarding the Club's assets and ensuring appropriate financial accountability throughout the organization

Managing accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, purchasing controls, and cash-management functions

Overseeing payroll administration and related reporting

Coordinating the annual independent third-party audit

Ensuring compliance with all applicable tax, regulatory, and financial-reporting requirements

Managing insurance programs, claims, renewals, and organizational risk

Supporting the financial administration and oversight of construction, capital improvement, and renovation projects

Maintaining accurate capital-project budgets and reporting

Overseeing the Club's financial and accounting software systems

Identifying opportunities to improve systems, automation, efficiency, and data accuracy

Serving as the administrative and financial liaison to all departments and department managers

Recruiting, developing, mentoring, and leading finance, accounting, and IT team members

Supporting ownership and executive leadership with special projects and additional financial analyses as requested

Excellent business judgment and financial acumen

A focus on dashboards, metrics, and key performance indicators

The ability to communicate complex financial information clearly and concisely

Professional Experience Seven to ten years of progressively responsible financial leadership experience

A minimum of three years of experience at the Controller, Director of Finance, or comparable senior financial-management level

Experience within a private club, luxury hospitality organization, nonprofit organization, or similarly complex service environment

A strong understanding of nonprofit accounting and private club financial operations

Experience working with 501(c)(7) tax-exempt organizations

Experience with construction, renovation, and capital-improvement projects

Proficiency with ClubSoft or comparable club finance and accounting software

Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash-flow management, internal controls, payroll, audit, insurance, risk management, and tax compliance

Demonstrated success leading and developing finance and accounting professionals

The ability to work collaboratively across departments while maintaining appropriate financial discipline and accountability

Education and Professional Credentials Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university with a concentration in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field

Interest in continued professional development within the private club industry is highly valued

Healthcare Benefits - Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

Retirement Benefits - 401(k) with employer match (19 years of age and older)

Additional Compensation - Eligible for Bonuses

Eligibility for benefits and the specific terms, conditions, and offerings are governed by the applicable plan of documents and company policies, which may be amended at the Company's discretion.

About Troon: Founded in 1990 and headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ, Troon is the world's largest professional club management company, that specializes in services in golf, hospitality, and residential communities.