Controller, Marcella Club

Job Title: Controller, Marcella ClubCompany:Marcella Club/Reef CapitalSalary:$100,000-$150,000Location: Marcella Club; Park City, UTAbout Reef:Reef Capital is a Utah-based vertically integrated investment and development firm founded in 2005. Reef's team is currently involved in some of the most prominent development transactions in Utah and other targeted geographies across the United States.Built on two decades of success, our investment approach combines proven expertise with purposeful innovation. Reef's team has completed more than 500 transactions across all lines of business. In addition to our real estate investment strategy, Reef and/or affiliates own and operate various businesses that add significant long-term value to its projects. We have grown rapidly, growing from about 25 employees to well over 400, with managed assets on behalf of over 750 institutional and individual partners worldwide.With the motto Expect the Best, Reef's most prominent developments include Black Desert Resort, a $2 billion luxury resort in Ivins, Utah; Marcella, a luxury private golf community in Park City, Utah; Tributer Resort, Virginia's newest premier private lakeside golf destination; Cornerstone Club, a 5,000-acre residential community, private club, and resort in Telluride, Colorado; Sweetens Cove, a renowned and evolving golf destination nestled in the Tennessee Valley; and the restoration of the historic Coco Palms Resort in Wailua, on the island of Kauai, Hawaii.At Reef, our mission is to recruit, develop, and retain entrepreneurial individuals who desire to build and create something long-lasting and meaningful. Our business enables bright, committed people to work in high-performing teams within an environment that allows each person to achieve their professional objectives. Reef values a strong culture dedicated to the health and well-being of our employees.About Marcella:Marcella brings together two extraordinary master-planned communities, offering owners access to one of the most exclusive private club experiences anywhere. At Deer Valley East Village, Marcella features ski-accessible homesites and an Olson Kundig-designed lodge with direct access to 4,300 acres of skiable terrain. Marcella Jordanelle Ridge is centered around 36 holes of championship golf, including the first Tiger Woods-designed course in the Mountain West. Together, these communities create a rare, world-class alpine lifestyle defined by exceptional amenities, unparalleled access, and a deeply curated member experience.Position Summary:The Controller is the senior on-site financial leader for Marcella Club, responsible for financial integrity, disciplined reporting, and operational financial leadership across golf, dining, retail, membership, events, and club amenities. This role partners closely with the General Manager, department leaders, and ownership/board to ensure financial transparency while supporting a premium, member-first experience.Marcella Club operates in a highly seasonal mountain market with luxury service expectations and close alignment between club operations and real estate sales activity. The Controller plays a critical role in managing seasonality, controlling cost volatility, and providing forward-looking financial insight to leadership.Responsibilities:Financial Reporting & ClosingOwn the monthly close process and preparation of accurate, timely financial statementsEnsure reporting aligns with USALI (where applicable) and ownership reporting standardsPrepare variance analysis with clear operational drivers (rounds, covers, events, staffing, weather impacts)Present monthly financial results to the GM and ownership with clarity and confidencePrepare entries for corporate consolidationBudgeting, Forecasting & Seasonality ManagementLead the annual operating and capital budgeting processBuild and maintain seasonally driven forecasts reflecting peak summer golf operations, shoulder seasons, event-driven demand, peak ski seasonSupport rate setting and financial modeling for membership dues and deposits, guest and sponsored play, private events and activationsProactively identify margin pressures tied to weather, staffing, or volume shiftsOperational Finance & Department SupportServe as financial partner to Golf, F&B, Ski Services, Membership, Retail, and Events leadershipMonitor and analyze rounds played and utilization, F&B covers, average check etc., labor productivity and scheduling efficiency, inventory turns and purchasing disciplineSupport pricing, menu engineering, and vendor negotiationsEnsure high-touch programs (member events, hosted rounds, discovery visits) are budgeted, tracked, and controlledInternal Controls & GovernanceEstablish and enforce strong internal controls over cash handling, member billing, inventory, purchasing, and approvals.Ensure compliance with club bylaws and governing documents, management agreements (if applicable), and lender or ownership reporting requirementsCoordinate audits, reviews, and tax filingsMembership & Real Estate InterfaceOversee membership billing, deposits, refunds, and trackingPartner with club leadership and ownership on membership growth and attrition analysis, and financial impact of membership programs and incentivesSupport financial tracking of real estate-adjacent club usage, discovery visits, and hosted experiences to ensure transparency between club operations and sales initiativesCapital & Long-Range PlanningTrack capital expenditures and ensure proper accounting treatmentSupport reserve planning and long-term capital forecastingMonitor project budgets for clubhouse, course, and amenity improvementsProvide financial input on prioritization of capital projectsTeam LeadershipLead and develop the club's accounting and finance staffEstablish clear procedures, deadlines, and accountabilityBuild a culture of accuracy, responsiveness, and service-oriented financeQualificationsBachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or CMA designation is preferred7years of progressive accounting or finance experienceStrong knowledge of hospitality and/or private club accountingExperience with multiple locations, outlets, buildings, golf courses etc.Proven experience leading budgets, forecasts, and monthly closesAdvanced Excel skills and experience with club or hospitality financial systemsExperience with private clubs, luxury hospitality, or mountain resort environments is highly preferredFamiliarity with club management systems (e.g., Jonas, Clubessential, Northstar, Agilysys)Familiarity with Net Suite and NSPB/ Smart ViewExperience supporting ownership or board-level reportingExposure to membership deposit accounting and capital planningCompany Benefits:401(k) Plan with Company MatchGenerous Health Plan with HSA MatchFlexible Paid Time OffCell Phone Service AllowanceDiscounts at Company-Owned Resorts and Golf Courses