Controller in Bend, Oregon at Bend Golf and Country Club
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Job Description
BEND GOLF CLUB OVERVIEW
Bend Golf Club (BGC) is a private, member-owned Club located in Bend, Oregon, one of America’s most beautiful and dynamic cities. The club is minutes away from the city center and the area’s plentiful recreational opportunities, including the Deschutes River, the Cascade Lakes Recreation Area, the Deschutes National Forest, and the Mt. Bachelor ski and snowboard resort.
BGC opened in 1925 and is the oldest golf course and private club in Central Oregon. The original nine-hole course was designed by renowned architect Chandler Egan. The second nine holes were added in the mid-1970s. The course is highly walkable, with tees varying in length from 5,500 yards to 7,100 yards. A century after it was first conceived, today’s course still features towering old-growth Ponderosa pines, sweeping vistas of the Cascades, volcanic basalt outcroppings, and a classic golf setting that has hosted the Oregon Open, Northwest Open, Oregon Amateur, PNGA Mid-Amateur, and other important competitions.
The land for the club was originally donated by the Brooks-Scanlon lumber company as a recreational benefit for its employees. BGC still retains the same unpretentious vibe and culture, while adding modern amenities such as workout facilities, indoor tennis / pickleball courts, and an indoor pool. Members also gather at the beautiful dining and meeting facilities of the club, which are available to the public for private events. The club is debt free and cash-flow positive, with more than 350 active golf memberships and approximately 200 athletic, tennis, and social members.
Our Controller is retiring this summer, and we are looking for the right candidate for a smooth and flexible transition. This is an excellent opportunity to join a welcoming member community and team of long-tenured staff at one of Bend’s oldest and longest standing organizations. We are hopeful the right candidate will be able to start in May, and have 1-2 months to work with the retiring Controller before transitioning.
JOB SUMMARY
Direct the financial, human resources and technology operations of the Club. Supervise all functions of these departments and directly assist the General Manager on all strategic matters relating to budget management, cost-benefit analysis, forecasting needs, internal control, membership sales and human resources. Develop policies to control and coordinate accounting, auditing, budgets, taxes and related activities and records; develop, establish and administer procedures and systems pertaining to financial matters. Prepare financial statements, forecasts and analyses for all administrative and managerial functions. Maintain all accounting records; develop, analyze and interpret statistical and accounting information. Evaluate operating results for costs, revenues, budgets, policies of operation, trends and increased profit possibilities. Serve as liaison to the finance committee. Supervise the staffing, scheduling, training and professional development of department members.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS / DUTIES
- Formulates, receives and recommends policy proposals relating to accounting and auditing, the budget, revenue and cost control procedures, preparation and payment of payrolls, tax matters, compilation of statistics and office methods and procedures.
- Directs or prepares the monthly trial balance and resulting financial statements for the Club, including the income statement, balance sheet and statement of cash flows, along with required supporting schedules and other data necessary for financial reports and records.
- Manages and conducts internal auditing programs to help assure that records are accurately maintained and that established policies and practices are satisfactorily and consistently followed.
- Prepares operating budgets and financial forecasts in coordination with the various committees, departments and general manager; analyzes financial information, monitors budgeted versus actual expenditures and advises management about variances and their potential causes; recommends corrective actions to help assure that budget goals are met.
- Works with the Club’s external auditors to assure that procedures are consistent with Club’s policies.
- Directs, may participate in and verifies the taking of inventories for beverages, food, supplies, equipment, furnishings and other Club assets.
- Verifies that all insurance records for Club property are properly maintained.
- Coordinates and assists General Manager on annual property insurance renewal
- Informs and advises other department heads about the financial aspects of their responsibilities.
- Prepares or supervises preparation of applicable federal, state and local tax returns.
- Selects, trains, supervises, schedules and evaluates accounting staff.
- Attends monthly board, finance committee and other meetings as required.
- Negotiates and works with General Manager on employee benefits including health and life insurance, retirement plans and workers’ compensation; gathers information and assists the general manager in making decisions about employee benefit plans; coordinates annual open enrollment.
- Maintains fixed asset ledgers and prepares depreciation schedules for monthly entries.
- Safeguards all funds in bank accounts; assures that revenues are properly and correctly deposited and supervises the drawing of all checks.
- Monitors collection of past due accounts; advises general manager and board when difficult situations may arise.
- Interacts with the Club’s external accounting firm and its auditors as necessary.
- Works with the general manager and department heads to plan and manage capital budgets and cash flow statements.
- Manages, reviews, suggests and monitors changes in the automated financial management and accounting system.
- Manages and completes all HR and payroll processes using ADP.
- Manages employee safety and evacuation policies.
- All other general accounting not listed above
- Other duties as assigned
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION QUALIFICATIONS
- Education/Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or business field, or extensive similar experience that is equivalent.
- Certified Professional Accountant (CPA) license preferred
- Three to five years of professional accounting experience with at least two of those years at the Controller level or equivalent in Country Club operations.
- Experience supervising a staff/team of bookkeepers.
- Experience overseeing information technology operation preferred.
- Experience in CLUBESSENTIAL preferred.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel.
CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS
- Professionally confident, approachable, and positive – with an infectious leadership style.
- Must be able to calculate figures and amounts for all bookkeeping, payroll, budgets, statistical analysis and probability statements
- Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulations.
- Ability to analyze investment returns.
- Knowledge and understanding of retirement plans.
- Knowledge of pertinent federal and state employment laws and practices.
- Knowledge of working with a country club.
- Proven ability to work independently, as well as within a team environment.
- Demonstrated strong organization skills, attention to detail and ability to adapt to various situations/needs quickly.
- Demonstrated strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to follow through on commitments and meet deadlines.
- Ability to communicate effectively in a collaborative work environment.
- Working Hours: The Controller is expected to be on duty during normal club industry working hours and whenever presence is required. An adaptation of working hours may be required to produce collateral that is time sensitive or other tasks within the prescribed deadlines.
- Language: The Controller is required to speak English
- Conduct: Ability to handle multiple priorities and meet deadlines for timely publication. Must have a high degree of professional integrity and be able to work safely, effectively and efficiently.
- Uniform: Clothing should be standard business attire.
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Controller is to be provided an office, desk, chair, phone line, computer, and all other normal office type supplies to help them succeed in their role here at the club.
- Employee expected to dress appropriately and be one of the main faces of administration for the Club.
- Some travel is required.
- This is not a remote position.
SALARY AND BENEFITS
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience: $90k - $110k base range depending on experience plus annual performance bonus potential.
- Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance (to include dental and vision) with genero9us employer contribution, 401k retirement plan with company match, shift meals, and paid vacation and holidays per company handbook for a department head associate.
- Use of club facilities for family is allowed.
- A stable, supportive work environment with tenured staff and collaborative leadership.
HOW TO APPLY
Please send your cover letter and resume in PDF format no later than February 28th, 2026.