Accounting Manager

This position is intended for an ambitious accounting professional seeking to grow into full Controller responsibilities. The successful candidate will initially participate in day-to-day accounting functions while progressively assuming responsibility for financial reporting, audit coordination, budgeting support, internal controls, and accounting team supervision.

Reporting to the CFO, the Controller is responsible for supporting and progressively managing the Club's accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, month-end close, and related internal controls.

The Controller will work closely with the CFO to ensure the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of the Club's financial records while developing the skills and knowledge necessary to assume increasing responsibility for accounting operations and financial management.

Over time, the Controller will become the primary manager of accounting processes, financial reporting, budget support, audit coordination, and internal controls. The position offers significant opportunities for professional growth and increasing responsibility based on performance. This role offers a unique opportunity for a motivated accounting professional to develop into a key financial leader within the organization.

The ideal candidate will have a strong accounting foundation, intellectual curiosity, and a desire to grow into a senior accounting leadership role.

Essential Functions

Day-to-Day Accounting Operations

• Oversee the accounts payable process, including invoice review, coding, payment processing, and vendor account maintenance. Perform 1099 reporting. Monitor vendor contract and insurance renewal dates.
• Review payroll processing for accuracy and compliance with applicable laws and internal policies.
• Ensure payroll taxes and related filings are completed timely and accurately.
• Maintain fixed asset records and depreciation schedules.
• Monitor capital expenditures and ensure proper recording and capitalization of assets.
• Track capital project expenditures and ensure proper accounting and reporting of project costs.
• Assist with banquet and event billing.
• Oversee and provide back-up to member billing activities.

Accounting Operations & Financial Reporting

· Participate in and progressively assume responsibility for the monthly financial close process, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.

• Prepare and/or review journal entries, account reconciliations, and other month-end workpapers.

· Prepare monthly financial statements and supporting schedules for review by the CFO.

• Monitor financial activity and investigate account variances, discrepancies, and unusual transactions.
• Ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and Club accounting policies.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Analysis

• Assist the CFO with preparation of the annual operating and capital budgets.
• Prepare financial analyses, budget variance analyses, schedules, and reports to support budgeting and forecasting processes as requested.

Internal Controls, Audit & Compliance

• Maintain and enforce accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Evaluate and recommend efficiencies and improvements in processes and controls.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, financial policies, and established accounting practices.

· Support and progressively assume responsibility for coordinating annual financial statement audits and preparing audit schedules and supporting documentation.

Other Duties

• Establish priorities and workflows to ensure timely completion of accounting activities.
• Promote cross-training, process improvement, and operational efficiency within the accounting function.
• Support special projects, system implementations, process improvements, and financial initiatives as assigned by the CFO.
• Perform other duties as required to support the financial operations of the Club.

Qualifications

Education

· Bachelor's degree in accounting required.

· CPA or CPA-track candidate preferred.

Experience

· 3+ years of progressive accounting experience required.

· Experience preparing financial statements, account reconciliations, journal entries, and supporting external audits required.

· Prior supervisory, management, or controller experience preferred.

· Public accounting experience preferred.

· Club, hospitality, resort, or similar experience highly desirable.

Technical Skills

· Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting required.

· Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required.

· Experience with Jonas and Paycom highly desirable.

· Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis highly desirable.

· Bilingual (Spanish) would be a plus.

Key Competencies

· Financial reporting expertise

· Accounting operations management

· Organizational and time management skills

· Analytical thinking

· Internal controls and risk management

· Attention to detail

· Communication and presentation skills

· Process improvement mindset

· High ethical standards and confidentiality

Supervisory Responsibility

While this position may not have direct reporting responsibility, it provides functional oversight and direction for accounting-related processes and personnel.

Work Environment

This job operates in an administrative office setting.

Physical Demands

This is largely a sedentary role; however, the position required the ability to move freely about an expansive building environment without limitation.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position, typically 40 - 45 hours per week. On occasion, additional hours may be required. Work hours will be primarily in-office, generally Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. based on a fixed schedule.

Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

Travel

There is no travel required for this position.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

Must be able to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance (if applicable)

Must be a US Citizen or hold an approved federal work visa.

AAP/EEO Statement

The Fort Worth Club provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Pay: $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave

Work Location: In person