Controller​/CFO

Job Description

St. Petersburg Yacht Club is seeking a highly engaged, forward-thinking Controller/CFO who brings both technical expertise and strong interpersonal skills. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative, member-focused environment and serve as a trusted advisor to leadership.

The Controller/CFO serves as a key strategic partner to the General Manager and is responsible for leading all financial and accounting functions of the St. Petersburg Yacht Club (SPYC). This role plays a critical part in guiding financial strategy, ensuring operational efficiency and supporting informed decision-making across all departments.

The Controller/CFO is responsible for all accounting controls and procedures and provides the GM with data regarding balance sheet and P&L positions. While the following information should be considered a comprehensive description of this position, it should also be noted that some responsibilities and duties may not be specifically addressed. SPYC emphasizes a team approach with fulfilling company objectives. The Controller/CFO is expected to strive for continuous improvements in efficiency, accuracy, high productivity, employee morale, and positive member relations.

The position will have a team of approximately 3 Accounting and 4 Front Desk associates.

The Controller/CFO will work closely with the GM, Board of Directors and Finance Committee, delivering accurate financial reporting, proactive analysis, and forward-looking insights to support the Club's continued success.

• Serve as a financial thought partner to the General Manager
• Complete preparation of budgeting, forecasting and long-term financial planning
• Provide proactive, data-driven analysis to support leadership decision-making
• Present financial results and variance analysis to leadership and committees

• Prepare bank account reconciliations, maintain and control cash flow and accounts
• Manages petty cash, daily cash deposits, and reconciliation, transports deposits to the bank at least weekly
• Assists in member statements, aging report, past due correspondence
• Oversee all accounting functions including AP, AR, payroll and fixed assets
• Prepare accounting of the 15 individual regattas hosted by the Club
• Hands on participation in F&B inventories
• Prepare and record all journal entries including payroll, cash, reconciliations
• Strong knowledge of Florida Sales Tax, Tax Exempt, and Use Tax – follow all regulations when preparing the three monthly tax returns
• Annually prepare unclaimed property to be reported to the State of Florida
• Prepare timely (no later than the 10th of each month) monthly and annual financial statements with supporting analysis, including cash flow analysis
• Submit reports to Board, Executive Committee, and Finance Committee
• Timely reconciliation of all general ledger accounts to supporting detail information
• Manage annual audit process and ensure compliance with all regulations
• Maintain accurate financial records and internal controls
• Oversee all banking including Positive Pay
  • Maintain fixed asset reconciliation and depreciation schedules
  • Track capital projects and acquire lien releases
• Prepare monthly UBI reporting
• Schedule and take minutes at the Finance and Audit Committee meetings and distributes materials and agendas prior to those meetings
• Track insurance Acord forms and ensure renewals by vendors and slip holders
• Lead the annual negotiations of all insurance policies, including Employee Health Insurance, manages claims with third-party brokers

• Partner with department heads across all areas of the Club, submit financial report to them and review
• Support financial education and accountability across leadership
• Monitor performance vs. budget and identify trends and opportunities
• Holiday shifts may be required

• Lead, mentor, and develop accounting staff
• Build a high-performing, service-oriented financial team
• Foster a culture of accountability, accuracy and collaboration
• Maintain courteous communication with the members and representatives of other companies
• Attend all staff…