Controller, Finance & Banking, Bookkeeper​/ Accounting Clerk

Controller – Bay Harbor Yacht Club

Bay Harbor Yacht Club is a private club located on Lake Michigan’s Little Traverse Bay near Petoskey, Charlevoix and Harbor Springs.

The Controller role offers the opportunity to take on a key leadership position within a premier hospitality organization. Working closely with the CFO, this role allows you to apply your accounting expertise to financial reporting, budgeting, payroll, and member account management while supporting the Club’s overall success. You’ll have the chance to work with a skilled team, collaborate across departments, and contribute directly to the Club’s financial health.

This position is ideal for a detail-oriented professional seeking to grow their career in a dynamic, team-focused environment.

• Assists CFO to manage and conduct internal and external auditing programs to assure records are accurately maintained and established policies and practices are satisfactorily and consistently followed.
• Assists CFO with month‑end and year‑end closing procedures, including reconciling of general ledger accounts.
• Assist with the preparation of monthly committee and board reports.
• Assist with the annual budget process.
• Monitor monthly inventories for food, beverage and retail merchandise.
• Assist with maintaining fixed asset schedules and project accounting.
• Process and post billings related to banquets, member events and other member activities, as well as making necessary adjustments to member accounts.
• Prepare and send monthly member statements.
• Process member payments and prepare bank deposits.
• Monitor accounts receivable and take action according to established club policies and procedures. Answer member questions regarding monthly statements.
• Be part of the team managing the club management software, assist with training of other staff, and help with upgrades and enhancements to the program.
• Process biweekly payroll, including reviewing timesheets, processing tip pool, employee purchases, uploading 401K and FSA transactions, and communicating with HR on other payroll related items.
• Work with the Membership Department to track and account for incoming and resigning members, as well as other reporting needs.
• Oversee work being performed by other members of the accounting team.
• Maintains necessary procedures for the confidentiality of club information and the safe guarding of club assets.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree from a four‑year college or university majoring in Accounting or Finance.
• Three to five years of professional accounting experience.
• Previous payroll processing experience preferred.
• Previous experience working in the hospitality industry desired.
• High level of ethics and trustworthiness.
• Must be able to calculate figures and amounts for all bookkeeping, payroll, budgets, and statistical analysis.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, Adobe, etc. required.
• Knowledge or prior use of financial and accounting software applications required.
• Knowledge of pertinent federal and state accounting laws and practices.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills to prioritize work activities required.
• Strong interpersonal skills required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• FREE employee meals- lunch and dinner program
• Discounts on BHYC Retail and Spa merchandise
• On-the-job training- we train all skill levels!
• Employee referral program bonuses
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Uniform Attire
• Flexible Scheduling
• Paid Time Off
• Medical Insurance (Club pays 80% of single rate)
• Dental, Vision, Flex Spending, Aflac
• Company paid Long Term Disability and Life Insurance
• 401K matching
• BHYC Incentive Program