Controller – Kings Creek Club

Kings Creek Country Club (KCCC) is seeking an experienced and highly capable Controller to lead the Club’s accounting and financial operations. This role is a key member of the senior leadership team and serves as a strategic partner to the General Manager/COO, Executive Team, and Board of Directors.

The Controller will provide financial leadership, oversight, and operational controls to ensure the long-term financial health, accuracy, and efficiency of the Club. The ideal candidate brings strong private club, hospitality, or resort accounting experience, exceptional leadership skills, and a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset.

Kings Creek Country Club is known for its relaxed yet professional culture, strong sense of community, and commitment to excellence, offering a rewarding environment for a financial professional seeking stability and impact.

• At present, there are approximately 760 family memberships in all categories (currently on a wait list of 58 people)
• $55,000 Initiation fee for full membership
• $9,500 Annual dues for full member
• $700 annual minimum charge
• $100 monthly capital charge
• $11.5M Gross revenues from all sources in 2024
• Approximately 31,000 annual rounds of golf
• Average age of membership is 62
• The Club is organized as a 501(c)(7), not for profit organization
• Capital Projects in process:
  Maintenance Building

• Detail-oriented with exceptional accuracy and follow-through
• Strong accounting and financial management expertise
• Confident, assertive, and resilient leadership style
• Flexible and adaptable in a dynamic club environment
• High level of integrity with strict confidentiality standards
• Strong communicator with the ability to collaborate across departments
• Professional demeanor with a service-oriented mindset

• Provide leadership and oversight of all accounting functions
• Establish strong operational and financial controls
• Build effective working relationships with the GM/COO, Board, and department heads
• Ensure timely, accurate, and transparent financial reporting
• Lead and support the Senior Accounting Specialist

• Direct all financial and accounting operations of the Club
• Prepare and oversee monthly financial statements, trial balances, and supporting schedules
• Develop, manage, and monitor annual budgets and financial forecasts
• Analyze budget-to-actual variances and recommend corrective actions
• Prepare financial reports for the Board of Directors and Finance Committee
• Oversee internal audits, external audits, and compliance processes
• Supervise payroll, tax filings, accounts payable/receivable, and member billing
• Manage inventory controls and fixed asset accounting
• Safeguard Club funds and oversee banking and investment activities
• Supervise, train, and evaluate accounting staff
• Attend Board, Finance Committee, and other meetings as required
• Maintain accurate records in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field (preferred)
• Minimum of 5 years of accounting/finance leadership experience
• Private club, hospitality, or resort experience strongly preferred
• CPA, advanced degree, or CHAE certification a plus
• Experience with club accounting software (Jonas, Paylocity preferred)
• Strong leadership, analytical, and organizational skills

• Salary Range: $120,000 – $140,000 (commensurate with experience)
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Retirement Plan
• Up to 10% bonus after performance review
• Relocation assistance

• Reports directly to the General Manager/COO
• Directly supervises the Senior Accounting Specialist

Set on nearly 350 acres of pastoral grounds near Rehoboth Bay and the Delaware beaches, KCCC offers a true sanctuary within 150 miles of major Mid-Atlantic metropolitan areas. The private, member-owned Club features an 18-hole golf course, practice facilities, an Instruction and Learning Center, racquet sports, a pool with its own full-service kitchen and bar, a wellness center, multiple dining venues, and a vibrant social…