Director of Finance

Description

• POSITION: Director of Finance
• DEPARTMENT: General & Administrative 
• REPORTS TO: Chief Operating Officer (COO)/General Manager (GM) 
• EXEMPT/NON-EXEMPT: Exempt
• SUPERVISES EMPLOYEES: Yes

Club Description:

Berkeley Hall Club, a distinctive private golf community edged on the banks of the pristine Okatie River in Bluffton, South Carolina – the heart of the coastal Lowcountry – a world with a casually inviting and active lifestyle that sets the standard for all private communities. Just minutes from Hilton Head Island, our 980-acre property is unique among top private golf communities. With two world-class Tom Fazio courses and a stunning Jeffersonian-style clubhouse that form the “Core of the Community,” our two walkable classic courses feel more like a golf retreat, with beautiful lagoons and majestic live oaks.

Honors

Platinum Clubs of America

Platinum Clubs of the World

Distinguished Club Award

Best Residential Courses-North & South Course - Golfweek

Top 100 Golf Communities - Travel + Leisure

Top 100 Premiere Properties – Links Magazine

Summary:

Berkeley Hall Club is seeking an experienced and strategic Director of Finance to lead the Club’s financial operations and support its long-term success. The Director of Finance oversees all aspects of the Club’s financial management, including accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and capital planning.

As a key member of the Executive Management Team, the Director ensures the Club's financial stability, supports major capital initiatives, maintains strong internal controls, and provides accurate and timely reporting to the COO/GM, Board, and Committees. This role requires not only technical expertise and experience but also the passion and commitment to deliver service and quality at the highest level.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic & Financial Leadership

• Lead core financial functions: accounting, reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.
• Partner with the COO/GM and department leaders to develop annual operating and capital budgets.
• Provide financial modeling and funding strategies for major capital projects.
• Prepare and present timely financial statements, variance analyses, and operational outlooks to the COO/GM, Board, and Committees.
• Drive modernization of financial systems, reporting tools, and IT platforms.

Board & Committee Relations

• Deliver budgets and financial reports to the Board of Directors.
• Provide data-driven insights and recommendations to support Board and Finance Committee decision-making.
• Present at Board, Committee, Town Hall, and Annual Meetings.

Operational & Compliance Oversight

• Manage billing, accounts receivable, collections, bank reconciliations, and overall financial operations.
• Ensure timely tax filings and regulatory compliance (federal, state, payroll, sales, and occupancy).
• Oversee external audits and maintain effective internal controls.
• Monitor trends in the general ledger, A/P, A/R, and fixed assets to identify risks and opportunities.

Staff Leadership & Development

• Recruit, mentor, and retain a high-performing finance/accounting team.
• Conduct annual reviews and create professional development plans.
• Promote accountability, service excellence, and continuous improvement.

Technology & Systems

• Oversee IT function in partnership with outsourced vendors.
• Manage technology upgrades, replacements, and evaluate new systems to improve efficiency.
• Collaborate with and support the IT Committee to ensure alignment with Club needs and priorities.

Risk & Contract Management

• Maintain productive relationships with banks, insurers, auditors, and contractors.
• Manage risk exposure, insurance coverage, and claims.
• Negotiate and oversee vendor contracts.

Candidate Profile

Experience & Skills

• 5+ years of progressive financial leadership experience; prior Head of Finance experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, budgeting, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting software.
• Experience in private clubs, luxury hospitality, or not-for-profit (501(c)(7)) environments preferred.
• Familiarity with club-specific systems such as Club Essentials.
• Strong presentation, communication, and problem-solving skills with demonstrated ability to work effectively with Boards and Committees.

Education & Credentials

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting required.
• CPA or MBA strongly preferred.

Salary/Benefits:

Salary is open and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The club offers an excellent employee benefit package including:

• Employer sponsored medical, dental, vision & life insurance
• 401K match plan
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Life Insurance
• Free lunch meal while working
• Golf privileges (on select days) and Pro-Shop discounts