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Why join the team at Ladies' Golf Club of Toronto?
They are North America’s only private golf club created by women for women. Founded in 1924, this Stanley Thompson designed golf course provides challenges to all levels of golfers. Be a part of this history and lead a golf operation where women enjoy golf in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The club also has a seasonal golfer category that provides a limited number of men with annual golfing privileges
The Role
The club seeks an experienced accounting professional who can quickly understand the dynamic environment of clubs. The club desires an effective communicator to the management team and finance committee. The successful candidate will manage all aspects of the financial reporting, government requirements, payroll reviews, budgeting and capital planning oversight.
The Facility & Community
Thornhill is just north of downtown Toronto with a population of over 110,000 residents.
Ladies’ is an iconic venue where women enjoy the special privileges of membership, and where women and men enjoy golf in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. They’re North America’s only private golf club created by women for women. Founded in 1924 by renown golfer Ada Mackenzie, it was born out of the belief that magic is created when women gather together to play, to learn, and inspire. Unparalleled golf course design is at the heart of Ladies’ success, thanks to the vision of Stanley Thompson.
Controller Duties
Position Summary and Main Duties
The Controller will report directly with the General Manager but also provides support to the Club’s Finance Committee with all relevant information of the day-to-day operations as well as capital planning and budgets.
It is expected that the successful candidate be an analytical thinker who will be able to assist each department head with proactive financial analysis and problem solving.
Responsibilities
• Provide accurate and timely financial reports to the club’s management team, finance committee and board.
• Develop and manage budgets for the club and its various departments, including revenue and expense forecasting.
• Analyze financial performance to identify areas for improvement and recommend strategies to increase profitability.
• Monitor and manage the club's cash flow, ensuring financial stability and maximizing returns on short-term investments.
• Identify financial risks, and recommend strategies to mitigate these risks.
• Assist the club's management team in implementing the strategic plan and exploring new revenue-generating opportunities.
• Handle matters related to the club's insurance policies and other legal issues.
Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal skills, be a proven collaborator, and relationship builder, and will be action and results oriented.
Profile
• An innovative and strategic thinker with strong business acumen and passion for continuous improvement, cost management and revenue generation.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, skilled in financial analysis and reporting: data manipulation, analytics, and auditing.
• Able to display sound judgement and make complex decisions. Organized, detailed and able to provide timely and informed responses to members.
• Familiarity with management of investments
Desired Qualifications
• A post-secondary education in finance management. Ideally holding an accreditation in finance management. CA, CPA, CFA, CMA, CGA or similar designation would be an asset.
• Experience at private clubs or hospitality is an asset
Compensation
Base Salary $120,000 (commensurate with experience) In addition to a competitive compensation package, Ladies’ Golf Club of Toronto offers an excellent working environment featuring opportunities for training and development, employee recognition programs, a variety of wellness programs, and a comprehensive health and dental program.
To Apply:
Ladies’ Golf Club of Toronto has retained FG Club Solutions to assist in the search for a new Controller. If you have any further questions, please reach out directly to Lead Recruiter, Scott Kolb of FG Club Solutions at info@vbgolf.ca
