Senior Accountant/Assistant Controller

About the role

Sarasota National Club, located in Venice, FL, is seeking a driven full-time Senior Accountant/Assistant Controller to contribute to a fast-paced hospitality-focused property organization as part of Troon, a global leader in golf and community management. Qualified candidates will have previous accounting experience, thrive in a hospitality environment, and be highly focused on providing superior customer service and accurate accounting to residents and the management team.

Responsibilities

• Handle general accounting functions including Accounts Payable processes and member billing
• Assist with month-end reporting and member relations/accounts receivable functions
• Develop ability to present financial information in a clear and professional manner
• Process monthly billing and member statements
• Process accounts payable and assist with monthly close activities
• Review financial statements, reconciliations, and supporting schedules prepared by the accounting team
• Provide hands-on review and quality control to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with GAAP and Troon’s internal controls and standard operating procedures
• Identify, investigate, and resolve accounting issues and variances, escalating matters appropriately to the Club Controller when needed
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting activities, including data preparation, review of assumptions, and variance analysis
• Analyze financial performance, highlight significant variances, and provide clear, actionable insights into accounting management and operations

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience, including 2+ years in a lead, supervisory, or senior accountant capacity
• Demonstrated experience reviewing complex reconciliations, financial statements, and close deliverables prepared by others
• Proven ability to manage workloads, deadlines, and quality across multiple departments with minimal oversight

Preferred Experience

• Experience in multi-entity accounting, shared services, or hospitality/golf industry environments

Knowledge and Skills

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the Microsoft 365 suite
• Knowledge of Jonas Club software and Ottimate accounts payable processing
• Solid understanding of GAAP, transaction flow, and financial statement impacts
• Ability to identify complex accounting issues, apply judgment, and recommend compliant solutions
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain financial information to non-finance partners
• Comfortable using reporting tools for review, analysis, and variance investigation
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities in a deadline-driven, fast-paced environment

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field required

Benefits

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