CONTROLLER

Exercises management responsibility for all activities of the Accounting Department.
Activities include membership revenue accounting and audit, financial accounting and reporting, company-wide information systems, purchasing/expense management, cash flow management and financial statement preparation.
Responsible for the Company’s overall operating and capital budgets, internal control policies, insurance and risk management program, and relationships with financial institutions on day-to-day transactions.
Ensures that the financial accounting system is accurate, efficient and in accordance with professional accounting practices.
Ensures the Company’s compliance with applicable Federal, state and local laws and regulations relating to financial transactions.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities:  Monthly financial statement preparation by the 20th of the month.
Financial statement preparation includes prior year and current year and budget comparison income statement by club location and balance sheet.
 Prepares/reviews detail monthly financial statement reconciliations for all balance sheet accounts.
Verifies account balances are fairly stated in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
 Supervises team in processing accounts payable, payroll, deposits, reconciliations and journal entries.
 Coordinates annual budget process and prepares annual budget for CEO and Board review and approval.
 Assists the CFO in maintaining day-to-day banking relationships.
Provides CFO with the documentation required for bank financing packages.
 Coordinates with external accountants.
Prepares annual work papers and financial statements for review.
Prepare tax work papers for tax accountants.
 Develops and monitors key performance measurements and analyzes dashboard reports for CEO including analysis of trends.
 Reviews expenses for potential savings opportunities.
Assists with obtaining bids to reduce costs.
 Assists with strategic planning process and coordinates strategic plan with budget.
 Ensures appropriate risk management through review of operational policies.
Develops financial policies and procedures for all significant financial transactions.
 Assists CEO and CFO with the evaluation, selections and implementation of appropriate accounting software systems.
 Participates in management team meetings as requested.
 Reviews industry best practices from a financial perspective and make recommendations to executive team to enhance financial performance and business opportunities.
 Works with HR in the design, implementation, and timely calculations of wage incentives, compensation and benefits for the staff.
 Manages equipment inventory process on an annual basis.
Prepares annual depreciation schedules and property tax reporting.
 Establishes and maintains strong relationships with senior executives so as to identify their needs and seek full range of business solutions.
 Ensures that effective internal controls are in place and ensures compliance with GAAP and all applicable federal, state and local regulatory laws and rules for financial and tax reporting, including month GRT reporting.
Ensures GRT rates are updated for changes in the membership management system.
 Trains accounting department personnel and other staff on raising awareness and knowledge of financial management matters.
 Ensures adequate cash flow to meet company needs.
 Actively engaged and contributing to the overall positive culture of the company.
Job Requirements:  4-year degree in Accounting  10+ years Accounting experience  5+ years Accounting/Finance/Audit management experience  Financial management experience in a highly regulated industry, with direct responsibility for compliance  Experience managing intensive cash handling and control procedures in a business environment  Extensive computer skills in word processing, databases and spreadsheets (ability to understand complex worksheets, query and download database information to spreadsheet programs, create, maintain and update worksheets and document files and assure backup and recovery of files)  Strong analytical skills  Strong supervisory skills  Strong problem-solving skills  Excellent verbal and written communication skills  Skill to design and evaluate operating policies and procedures that assure operating processes are properly protecting company assets, are compliant with internal controls, regulations and laws, and provide auditable documentation of such protection and compliance.
 Determine ROI, measure profitability of operating areas and marketing programs, identify specific action recommendations to CEO for increased profits from operations.
Preferred Qualifications:  MBA degree  CPA  Experience managing information systems in a business environment  Ability to independently manage multiple department functions and personnel in professional manner  Detail-oriented  Problem-solving abilities requiring good common sense  Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills necessary to maintain high customer service  Ability to respond positively and energetically to constantly changing priorities Physical Requirements:  Must be able to stand for up to 8 hours at a time  Must be able to properly life and carry approximately 25 pounds  Must be able to perform the following tasks: walking, squatting, bending, stooping, standing, listening, speaking, reading and writing