Director of Finance

Shell Bay, located in Hallandale, Florida, is a world-class lifestyle destination offering an immersive blend of elegance, energy, and exclusivity. Our members enjoy exceptional amenities, elevated service, and unforgettable experiences, including an 18-hole championship golf course, world-class racquet facilities, and meticulously curated hospitality offerings. We take pride in a team that is passionate, dedicated, and committed to excellence in every interaction.

About the role

Shell Bay is seeking an experienced and accomplished Director of Finance to lead the Club’s finance, accounting, and information technology functions. This is an exceptional opportunity for a finance professional with a successful record of leadership and financial operations management within private clubs, nonprofit organizations, luxury hospitality, or other high-end service environments.

The Director of Finance will serve as a strategic thought partner to the developer, ownership group, and executive management team, establishing and maintaining the financial controls, administrative procedures, reporting systems, and internal processes necessary to support the Club’s continued growth, financial strength, and operating efficiency.

The successful candidate will report directly to the developer and ownership group, attend scheduled financial and operational meetings, and work closely with the Club’s executive leadership and department managers.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring accurate, complete, and timely financial reporting
• Preparing and presenting monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
• Leading the annual budgeting process in collaboration with ownership, executive leadership, and department managers
• Monitoring departmental performance against approved budgets
• Preparing cash-flow projections, forecasts, and financial analyses
• Developing meaningful dashboards, key performance indicators, and management reports
• Providing ownership and executive leadership with timely financial insights and strategic recommendations
• Establishing and maintaining effective internal controls, policies, and financial procedures
• Safeguarding the Club’s assets and ensuring appropriate financial accountability throughout the organization
• Managing accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, purchasing controls, and cash-management functions
• Overseeing payroll administration and related reporting
• Coordinating the annual independent third-party audit
• Ensuring compliance with all applicable tax, regulatory, and financial-reporting requirements
• Managing insurance programs, claims, renewals, and organizational risk
• Supporting the financial administration and oversight of construction, capital improvement, and renovation projects
• Maintaining accurate capital-project budgets and reporting
• Overseeing the Club’s financial and accounting software systems
• Providing leadership and oversight for the Club’s information technology function
• Identifying opportunities to improve systems, automation, efficiency, and data accuracy
• Serving as the administrative and financial liaison to all departments and department managers
• Recruiting, developing, mentoring, and leading finance, accounting, and IT team members
• Establishing clear expectations and ensuring accountability within areas of responsibility
• Supporting ownership and executive leadership with special projects and additional financial analyses as requested

Requirements

• Seven to ten years of progressively responsible financial leadership experience
• A minimum of three years of experience at the Controller, Director of Finance, or comparable senior financial-management level
• Experience within a private club, luxury hospitality organization, nonprofit organization, or similarly complex service environment
• A strong understanding of nonprofit accounting and private club financial operations
• Experience working with 501(c)(7) tax-exempt organizations
• Experience with construction, renovation, and capital-improvement projects
• Proficiency with ClubSoft or comparable club finance and accounting software
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash-flow management, internal controls, payroll, audit, insurance, risk management, and tax compliance
• Demonstrated success leading and developing finance and accounting professionals
• Strong oral, written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills
• The ability to work collaboratively across departments while maintaining appropriate financial discipline and accountability

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with a concentration in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Hospitality Accountant Executive (CHAE) designation required
• CMAA or HFTP involvement is strongly preferred
• Interest in continued professional development within the private club industry is highly valued

Skills

• Strong, principled leadership and a genuine desire to mentor and develop others
• Strategic thinking and a natural thought-partner approach
• Excellent business judgment and financial acumen
• A results-driven and solutions-oriented mindset
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities
• A focus on dashboards, metrics, and key performance indicators
• A collaborative, team-centered leadership style
• The ability to communicate complex financial information clearly and concisely
• An inclusive approach that values different perspectives and backgrounds
• A commitment to systems improvement, automation, and operational efficiency
• The confidence and professionalism to work directly with ownership and senior leadership
• The ability to meet deadlines and perform effectively in a fast-paced, high-expectation environment
• Impeccable integrity, discretion, and attention to detail

Benefits

• Healthcare Benefits – Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Retirement Benefits – 401(k) with employer match (19 years of age and older)
• Paid time off (PTO) and leaves of absence, in accordance with applicable law and eligibility criteria
• Eligibility for Bonuses

Eligibility for benefits and the specific terms, conditions, and offerings are governed by the applicable plan documents and company policies, which may be amended at the Company’s discretion.

About Troon

Founded in 1990 and headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ, Troon is the world’s largest professional club management company, specializing in services in golf, hospitality, and residential communities. With more than 900 locations in 45+ states and 27+ countries, Troon is a leading employer in hospitality. Guided by values that emphasize being infectiously energetic, consciously kind, and humbly prosperous, Troon offers professionals the opportunity to grow and succeed within a globally respected organization.