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Club Details

Cavalier Golf and Yacht Club

1052 Cardinal Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23451


This club uses CMAA's General Manager/Chief Operating Officer Concept.
Age of Club Number of Members Average Age of Members Club Ownership
91 720 60 Member-Owned
Gross Dollar Volume Annual Dues Volume Annual Food Sales Annual Beverage Sales
$8,200,000.00 $3,800,000.00 $1,800,000.00 $1,000,000.00

Golf Facilities

  • 18 hole course, par 69, designed by Banks/George
Very active golf membership with Halfway House at hole 10. Recent full Bunker Rebuild (better Billy bunkers) and full restoration in 2003 by Lester George.

Tennis Facilities

  • 6 indoor outdoor lighted Har-Tru courts
Beginning a major renovatoin of Tennis, Family and Pool Facility at a cost of $6.5 million to be completed July 2019.

Swimming Facilities

  • 1 Outdoor
Included in the above Project opening July 2019

Other Athletic Facilities

Fitness Facility at the main Clubhouse 100 slip Yachting Center;vessels up to 120 feet

Dining Facilities

  • 2 Casual Dining Room that seats 120
  • 1 Informal Dining Room that seats 80
New Family Center will have a 50 seat Eatery overlooking the Tennis Courts and a Poolside Dining area and Poolside Bar opening July 2019

Special Club Features

Resort City of Virginia Beach located on the Lynnhaven River 2 miles from Oceanfront.  Club has first class Marina (Yachting Center) that is home to 100 yachts on all floating docks with additional $800,000 revenue from slip fees and fuel sales.

Club Profile

The Cavalier Golf & Yacht Club was established in 1928 in the resort town of Virginia Beach (Princess Anne County) and has operated continuously as a community social and recreation facility that includes 18 holes of golf, 6 Har-Tru tennis courts, 100 boat slips, fitness and, newly opened in the summer of 2019, a modern resort style pool and family center with a relaxed Café concept aptly named Osprey Point. 

The Club’s staff cares for 700 plus active membership families with dining and support at the 35,000 square foot Clubhouse overlooking the Linkhorn Bay and new 10,000 square foot Family Center.  Annual food and beverage revenues top out at $3 million with banquets and events contributing $1.3 million and a wholesale wine program that has grown to $430,000 per year.

The financial health of the Club is strong and debt and capital are funded through dues and operational efficiencies and typically delivers an additional surplus cash of over $200,000 a year toward cash reserves. 

Club is open 7 days per week, 12 months per year.

Job Details

Date Posted

6/26/2020

Job Title

Controller

Brief Job Description

The Controller will oversee the Business Office and its staff and report to the current Club Treasurer and General Manager.  Essentially provides all Financial duties for the Club including, assuring timely preparation of payroll, AR and AP, cash management, financial reporting to the Finance Committee and working with department heads on assuring clean & timely inventories are turned and acceptable percentages of cost of goods is maintained.  Assure all tax and permit filings are accurate and filed on time.  Work with management on collection of outstanding debt and maintain the AR percentage in an acceptable range, through membership communication and directly working with those members paying late.  Human Resources is a key component of the skill sets required for this position with good relationship and measure is maintained with employees.

Key Opportunities

  • Staff leadership, development and motivation of staff
  • Assure all Member calls and inquiries are returned promptly with courtesy and understanding.  When billing disputes occur, research, empathize and find correct outcome working with department managers.
  • Complete onboarding with all New Members giving them a thorough understanding and orientation of our accounting system, what to expect with billing, point of sale, selection of payment terms on Initiation Fees and hand off to Member Relations staff to assure they are signed up for all  member communications and preferences.
  • Cultivate culture of excellence and member service within the Business Department and with all new employee hires so they understand the value of Exceeding Member Expectations.
  • Growth potential within the Club and personal educational development are embraced
  • As a Key Executive of the Club, active participation in the Club Vision, Mission and Achievement of Annual Goals is encouraged

Ideal Candidate

Will be a proven executive in the Club, Hotel or Resort industry with total financial preparation and reporting responsibility.  A goal-driven and budget-focused, excellent planner and self-starting individual with excellent inter-personal skills. Extensive work with Directors, Committees and Department Heads essential. 

An inspirational leader that motivates staff to follow and achieve shared goals.  Recognition that achievement of Club Goals starts with correct hiring and orientation of all new employees. 

Compensation and Benefits

Competitive salary, bonus program, Simple IRA plan and fully funded health, dental, LTD and life insurance are offered.  Other incentives include education, professional association membership fees and meeting attendance.

Qualified individuals should send their resume and cover letter to cmercier@cavaliergyc.com or visit the Club public page website at www.cavaliergyc.com to see a bit more of the Cavalier life.

JOB DESCRIPTON: Club Controller

JOB SUMMARY

Serves as Controller and HR Mgr. of the Club on a permanent full time basis.  Responsible for all aspects of the G&A Department including its activities and the relationships between the Club, its Board of Directors, Members and Employees.  Maintains proper general accounting procedures as Performs other duties as directed by the Treasurer and or General Manager

REPORTS TO

Club Treasurer and General Manager

SUPERVISES

Accounting and business department staff.

Candidate Qualifications

Educational Requirements

Date Position Available

Sept.21,2020

Salary Range

$75,000.00 to $74,999.00

Other Benefits

Please send resumes to:

Carol Mercier
Controller
1052 Cardinal Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
PHONE: 4283131
cmercier@cavaliergyc.com

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