Controller
Onsite Rancho Mirage CA
Full-Time Permanent
$115000 $% Annual Bonus Generous Benefits
Reports to: General Manager
Oversees: Two direct reports (Accounts Payable and Staff Accountant)
Position Summary
A prestigious community in Rancho Mirage is seeking a full-time onsite Controller to manage all accounting operations and financial reporting in compliance with GAAP and the Davis-Stirling Act for Homeowners Associations (HOAs). This is a permanent position reporting directly to the General Manager with leadership responsibility over a two-person accounting team.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing and maintaining the general ledger and trial balance
- Preparing monthly financial statements and reconciliations
- Producing timely and accurate financial reports for the Board of Directors Finance Committee and management
- Conducting variance analysis and departmental performance reviews
- Maintaining fixed asset ledgers and preparing depreciation schedules
- Ensuring compliance with GAAP FASB and internal standards
- Overseeing cash flow bank reconciliations and disbursements
- Enforcing treasury policies and maintaining strong banking relationships
- Supporting internal and external audits including preparation of documentation
- Evaluating and maintaining internal control systems
- Ensuring the accuracy of accounts receivable
- Authorizing payables reviewing vendor and subcontractor contracts and expense reports
- Leading and mentoring two accounting staff members
- Advising department heads on financial operations and internal processes
- Communicating financial practices and updates to community members and staff professionally and proactively
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Accounting or Business Administration
- 35 years of experience as a Controller preferably in a Private Country Club or HOA environment
- CPA or CHAE designation strongly preferred
- Strong leadership organizational and interpersonal skills
- Excellent attention to detail problem-solving ability and financial acumen
- High integrity with the ability to meet deadlines in a team-oriented environment
- Proficient in Microsoft Office especially Excel
- Experience with HOA or private club financial software (e.g. ClubEssential) preferred
Compensation & Benefits
- Base Salary: $115000 $125000 (commensurate with experience)
- Bonus: Up to 10% annual performance-based bonus
- 401(k) with 5% employer match
- Generous PTO paid holidays and sick time
- Golf privileges and access to select community amenities
- Professional development and training opportunities
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Please Note: This position is open to candidates who are authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future visa sponsorship. We are not able to consider C2C arrangements or third-party submissions.