Controller

Palm Desert Country Club (PDCC) golf course is one of the best 18 hole public golf courses in Coachella Valley.  Our Team is looking for a Controller to oversee Golf Operations as well as our Villas Construction Project.

At PDCC, you will work closely with the on-site team to provide a Golfing experience for the local community as well as for visitors who flock in year-round to play in one of the most renowned Golf hotspots in the World.  In addition, we are currently constructing 69 Luxury Villa Homes, which are being built over 3 sites adjacent to the Golf Course.

Job Description:

As our Controller, you will perform all aspects of the finance, accounting, and payroll of the Golf Course, and you will be the Finance Lead for the Construction Project. The Controller is responsible for the financial reporting function of the multi entity structure. Reporting directly to the General Manager, the Controller will oversee the accounting, provide analysis, interpret results, and provide recommendations to improve financial performance where appropriate. The Controller will also report results both internally and externally to Palm Desert Country Club’s Executive Team and external stakeholders.

What you will do:

• Prepare monthly consolidated financial statements, forecasts, and variance analysis for Golf Ops, F&B, and the Villas Construction project.


• Manage AP/AR and intercompany reconciliations to ensure accurate cost allocation across all business entities.


• Lead construction job-costing for the vilas development, tracking budget vs. actuals and managing contractor draws/lien waivers.


• Prepare and maintain an annual operating budget.


• Oversee payroll processing, workers' compensation, and safety-related programs with light HR administrative responsibility.


• Manage, control, and forecast cash flow for both daily operations and capital-intensive construction phases.


• Administer and update the company policies as required.


• Plan and direct monthly meetings.


• Work closely with all executive team members in achieving goals and objectives.


• Enforce legal and fiscal obligations as mandated by government agencies in compliance with professional standards.


• Maintain complete knowledge of and comply with all departmental policies, service procedures, and standards.


• Ensure company is compliant with all local, state and federal laws and required filings.


• Management of workers compensation and commercial insurance policies.


• Management of safety related programs and personnel policies.


• Work with external accountants on annual tax returns.


• Interact in a courteous and professional manner with all staff, executives and community members.


• Other duties and projects as assigned.

What you should bring:

• A minimum of 5 years’ progressive accounting experience in a similar role.


• Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance preferred. CPA designation or equivalent required.


• Experience and knowledge of the construction field.


• Interest and/or understanding of golf.


• Ensure that standards are maintained at a superior level on a daily basis.


• Be a clear thinker, remaining calm and resolving problems using good judgment. Follow directions thoroughly.


• Thorough knowledge of accounting/operations, purchasing, inventory, budgeting and generally accepted accounting principles.


• Ability to maintain technical competence in accounting, tax matters, and industry innovations.


• Ability to work independently and to partner with others to promote an environment of teamwork.


• Proven team leader with a high level of energy and motivation.


• Has proficient understanding of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Quickbooks Online.


• Well versed in computer-based accounting systems, point of sale system a plus.


• Must be legally eligible to work in the State of California, US.