Director of Finance

Description

THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE OPPORTUNITY 

West Shore Country Club seeks a Director of Finance (DOF”) to lead the Club's finance, accounting, and IT functions. The DOF at West Shore Country Club provides leadership, management, and the guidance necessary to ensure the Club’s long-term financial health and growth. The DOF establishes strategies, policies and procedures that will ensure the achievement of the Club’s financial goals. The DOF brings a level of professionalism, business acumen and strategic partnership to a well-respected General Manager and Board of Governors. The DOF is responsible for managing budgets across multiple departments and forecasting future needs using a long-term planning process to make informed decisions that improve Club performance. 

WEST SHORE COUNTRY CLUB 

Established in 1928, the West Shore Country Club was envisioned as a place where friends could gather for social and recreational activities. Over the years, as membership grew, our original vision has remained true. Located on 164 acres in the heart of South-Central Pennsylvania, our club offers the finest in golf, racquet sports, swimming, dining, and social activities. Our variety of banquet settings can accommodate parties from a small business meeting to a grand wedding celebration. Our beautiful clubhouse and impeccably groomed grounds add to the aura of quiet sophistication that is the West Shore Country Club.

Our clubhouse offers members several dining options from casual bar top dining in the Tavern to a more traditional club dining experience in either the Shore Room or the Grandview Room. In addition to the dining facilities, our clubhouse features a semi-circular ballroom that is beautifully and traditionally decorated with the ability to accommodate upwards of 300 guests and a variety of events from weddings, private parties, business meetings, etc. Newly built in 2019, our pool complex includes a half-Olympic size pool and a splash pool. Pool activities and programs include learn-to-swim program, swim team, dining services on the pool deck and special events. Our racquet sports department offers four pickleball courts and three Har Tru tennis courts used for individual, league, and tournament play. 

WEST SHORE COUNTRY CLUB BY THE NUMBERS:

• Currently, the Club has 825 members in all categories. There is a waiting list for membership.
• Initiation Fee - $15,000 – Full Member
• Operating Dues: $540 | Capital Dues: $135| Total Revenue - $11.7M
• The Club is organized as a 501(c)(7) not-for-profit corporation
• Employees: 100 / 180 summer season
• The Club uses Northstar Club Management Software

KEY ATTRIBUTES

• Able to develop trust and financial credibility with both management and club governance

• Leadership with desire to mentor

• Strategic thinking and natural “thought partner” style

• Hands on and results driven

• Decision-making ability

• Strong and naturally collaborative style; Team-centric; Inclusive and values diversity

• Systems and automation driven

SELECT KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

STRATEGIC GUIDANCE

• Directs financial operations with the COO/GM of the Club. Formulates, receives, and recommends policies for approval relating to accounting and auditing, the budget, revenue, and cost control procedures.

• Proactive nature in data-driven analysis to assist COO/GM and Department Heads.

• Works with leadership to create long-term and short-term operating plans; establishes associated operating and capital budgets.

• Analyzes financial information, monitors budgeted versus actual expenditures and advises management about variances and causes.

• Anticipates unfavorable financial results or variances; conducts research and is prepared to offer preliminary explanations and appropriate counter measures.

• Works closely with COO/GM to anticipate issues. Communicate regularly with the Treasurer/Finance Committee.

• Staff Liaison to the Finance Committee and Oversees investment decisions for Club’s working capital account.

• Identifies and evaluates risk and mitigation plans; maintains insurance records; ensures appropriate coverage levels are maintained

• Collaborates with audits and tax reporting firm for compliance per accounting standards, fixed asset recording and balance sheet/ operating statements.

• Follow GAAP and simultaneously help Management to succeed operationally through planning, analyzing, and implementation of sound business practices.

• Complete and Provide Capital reports to the Executive Committee, Board of Governors, and Finance Committee. Establish and maintain a detailed schedule on capital projects, amounts paid and replacement reserve study.