Sand Valley is a golf resort and community settled gently upon 12,000 acres of rugged, pre-historic sand dunes in central Wisconsin. Here, residents and guests will find five world-class golf courses built in harmony with the land: Sand Valley, Mammoth Dunes, The Sandbox, The Lido, and Sedge Valley. Founded in 2016 by brothers Michael and Chris Keiser, the resort is known for its friendly hospitality and a community of golf and outdoor enthusiasts who have been drawn to the raw beauty and serenity of the vast Wisconsin Wilderness. Inspired by the heathland golf courses of London, Sand Valley showcases golf as it was meant to be, much like the other Dream Golf properties, Bandon Dunes and Rodeo Dunes.
Beyond premier golf, Sand Valley is a year-round celebration of all the outdoors from fat-tire biking, hiking, and kayaking to ice hockey, skating, or a guided cold plunge. The resort now features a 13,000-square-foot Tennis Center with 16 grass tennis courts and the eleventh Court Tennis facility in the United States. Alongside soul-stirring golf and outdoor exploration, Sand Valley offers a variety of savory dining venues showcasing globally inspired and rustic Wisconsin cuisine.
The Sand Valley team works together to create experiences of a lifetime by asking questions and sharing ideas. With authenticity and a hard-working attitude, Sand Valley helps guide guests through an immersive experience in Wisconsin's natural beauty and away from the demands of daily life.
Position Summary:
- The Director of Accounting oversees and leads the establishment, coordination, and administration of all financial systems, internal controls, and the resort's capital plan. This role involves the preparation and review of budgets, forecasts, operational outcomes, profit and loss statements, tax filings (excluding income tax returns), ensuring compliance with governmental regulations, company policies, franchise standards, and ownership stipulations. Serving as the financial custodian of resort operations, the Director of Accounting assumes responsibility for both short-term and long-term financial planning and the daily operations of the resort Finance and Accounting department. This position involves the development and recommendation of departmental budgets and objectives. As a vital member of the Executive Committee, the Director of Accounting actively participates in overall resort management, facilitating the timely distribution of reports to aid in achieving optimal financial outcomes. The Director of Accounting is directly accountable for the hiring, training, leading, and developing the resort Finance and Accounting team.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop, coordinate, and implement a comprehensive operational control plan that includes profit planning, forecasting, budgeting, capital planning, cost standards, and procedures to support the resort’s goals.
- Establish localized accounting policies and procedures, generate reports to evaluate financial performance, and communicate key results and insights to stakeholders to drive profitability.
- Oversee and ensure compliance in all financial areas, including accounting, auditing, budgeting, payroll, cost control, taxes (excluding income taxes), and related operations.
- Provide strategic financial guidance to leaders across the resort, helping them assess the financial impact of operational decisions.
- Ensure accurate and timely tax filings (excluding income taxes) and government reporting, maintaining strict adherence to all applicable laws and regulations.
- Maintain effective internal controls and audit processes to safeguard assets and ensure compliance with contracts, legal requirements, and company policies.
- Supervise the use and optimization of accounting systems and financial technology tools.
- Lead and mentor the resort Finance and Accounting team, providing clear direction, ongoing training, and regular performance evaluations.
- Partner with department heads to drive operational efficiency and financial performance across the organization.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, offering financial expertise to support sound decision-making and sustainable growth.
- Collaborate with department leaders to prepare annual budgets and financial forecasts.
- Stay current on hospitality and golf industry trends through active engagement with trade publications and professional associations.
- Manage investment reporting for the resort’s non-owned lodging offerings within the Rental Pool.
- Oversee the preparation and delivery of monthly owner and investor reports, ensuring timely and comprehensive financial summaries.
- Uphold fiduciary responsibility to the resort and its ownership.
- Perform other duties as assigned in support of the resort’s financial success.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required; CPA preferred.
- 5+ years of relevant accounting experience, including leadership of teams, in a hospitality setting preferred
- Advanced knowledge of accounting principles and the ability to oversee financial operations across multiple business lines.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and time management skills.
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook), and the ability to quickly learn new systems.
- Proven ability to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Positive attitude, professional demeanor, and a collaborative approach to team leadership.
- Comfortable navigating ambiguity and managing through change with confidence.
- Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive, solution-oriented mindset.
Perks:
- Comprehensive Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Complimentary Golf
- Retail & Restaurant Discounts
- Uniform Allowance
- Employee Assistance Program – Canopy
Classification:
- Full-time, Year-Round, Salaried, Exempt
Sand Valley LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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