Location: The Players
Reports To: General Manager
About the Opportunity
Founded by 19th-century Shakespearean actor Edwin Booth, The Players is a 136-year-old private membership club celebrating the arts. Located at 16 Gramercy Park South in a beautiful 1847 mansion overlooking Gramercy park, our National Historic Landmark clubhouse—featuring interiors designed by Stanford White—offers a uniquely prestigious environment.
We are seeking a highly skilled Controller to be the financial compass of our historic club. In this vital role, you will ensure accuracy, drive efficiency, and optimize performance. If you are a strategic professional passionate about financial integrity and collaborating within a thriving community, we want you on our team!
What You Will Do
Financial Management, Budgeting & Strategic Reporting
- Lead the Financial Narrative: Prepare and manage the monthly trial balance, income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
- Drive Data-Driven Decisions: Research, draft, and compile insightful financial reports for the General Manager, Managing Committee, and Board of Directors.
- Annual Budgeting: Lead the financial modeling and projection of the club's annual operating budget for the following year.
- Event Financial Analysis: Generate, review, and present comprehensive Profit & Loss (P&L) reports immediately following member events.
- Sales Forecasting: Assist management with financial projections and modeling for upcoming sales events.
- Manage Cash Flow: Produce detailed weekly cash flow reports to keep the club in a strong financial position.
- Leverage Technology: Process End of Month reports seamlessly utilizing the NorthStar software platform.
Auditing, Compliance & Collaboration
- Ensure Integrity: Conduct internal audits to guarantee financial accuracy and compliance with club policies.
- Partner with Experts: Collaborate with external auditors and accountants to assemble audit and tax reporting materials, ensuring our procedures align with industry best practices.
- Oversee Expenditures: Carefully audit all cash and charge expenditures to safeguard club resources.
Accounts Management & Reconciliation
- Maintain Accurate Ledgers: Oversee monthly reconciliations across receivables, payables, bank accounts, assets, and wage accounts.
- Optimize Receivables & Collections: Manage accounts receivable and actively assist with collections, focusing on timely follow-ups and ensuring strict alignment with club policies.
- Track Assets: Maintain fixed asset ledgers and prepare depreciation schedules for accurate monthly entries.
Payroll & Vendor Relations
- Champion the Team: Process weekly payroll in coordination with our provider (Paychex), auditing and approving it in compliance with club policies.
- Manage Partnerships: Compile, approve, and manage vendor credit applications and process all invoices for timely payment.
Daily Financial Oversight & Member Experience
- Safeguard Assets: Manage bank accounts, ensure proper daily bank deposits for accounts receivable, and supervise the drawing of checks.
- Support the Membership: Maintain an up-to-date member classification list and provide excellent service by addressing member billing inquiries via phone and email.
- Empower Department Heads: Inform and advise other leaders on the financial aspects of their departments to foster a cohesive management team.
- Streamline Operations: Coordinate the workflow of member payments, banquet sales, and POS systems, including processing the End of Day for à la carte services.
Experience
- 5–8+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally with 2–3+ years in a controller or assistant controller role
- Experience in a private club, hospitality, or membership-based organization strongly preferred
- Experience managing multiple revenue streams: dues, F&B, events, guest fees
- Experience working with a General Manager, Board Treasurer, and/or Finance Committee
- Experience with UBIT tracking and reporting for nonmember revenue a plus
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
- CPA not required; candidates with club industry certifications (e.g., CCM – Certified Club Manager, or coursework through CMAA, the Club Management Association of America) are a plus
- Continuing education in hospitality or club-specific accounting practices is a plus
Skills not required but a plus
- Club management systems — Experience with platforms like Northstar in addition to general ledger systems
- Membership-based accounting Tracking dues, initiation fees, assessments, and member billing cycles
- UBIT knowledge (Unrelated Business Income Tax) — understanding of the 15% nonmember income limit and how to track member vs. nonmember revenue separately
Compensation & Benefits
We believe in rewarding our team for their dedication and expertise.
- Salary Range: $110,000 – $120,000 (Commensurate with experience)
- Comprehensive Health: Medical and Dental Insurance
- Financial Future: Optional 401(K) program and credit union membership
- Work-Life Balance: Generous paid vacation, personal/sick days, and recognized club holidays
Our Work Environment & Commitment to Inclusion
The Players offers a vibrant, respectful, and equitable workplace. We are strictly committed to equal opportunity, preventing discrimination and harassment in all our employment decisions and hiring processes.
(Note: The Players reserves the right to adjust job responsibilities at any time based on evolving business needs.)
Pay: $110,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
