Frederick Fox

About the ClubOur client is a prestigious, member-owned private golf club on Florida's Atlantic coast. Founded nearly a century ago, it is known for its historic clubhouse and classic championship golf course.The club is entering a period of significant reinvestment in its facilities, including a planned expansion of its clubhouse. It needs seasoned financial leadership to plan, fund and control that work while protecting the club's long-term financial health. Position SummaryThe club is seeking a part-time, contract Chief Financial Officer with deep capital projects experience. This leader will own the financial side of the club's capital program — from long-range capital planning and funding strategy through budget control, contractor payments and project close-out. The CFO will also provide senior oversight of the club's overall finances, working closely with the General Manager, the Treasurer and the Finance Committee. This is a hands-on advisory role for someone who has steered major construction and renovation projects in a private club, hospitality or real estate setting. Key ResponsibilitiesFinancial Leadership<ul style="margin:0px;padding-left:40px;">
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Oversee the annual operating and capital budgets with the General Manager and Controller</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Review monthly financial statements, cash position and departmental performance</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Strengthen internal controls, purchasing and approval policies</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Coordinate the annual audit and tax filings with outside CPAs</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Advise on dues structure, initiation fees and long-range financial sustainability</li>
</ul>Board and Committee Support<ul style="margin:0px;padding-left:40px;">
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Serve as the primary financial advisor to the Treasurer, Finance Committee and Board of Governors</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Prepare clear, member-ready financial presentations for capital decisions and annual meetings</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Attend Board, Finance and House or Building Committee meetings as needed</li>
</ul>Capital Projects<ul style="margin:0px;padding-left:40px;">
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Build and maintain a multi-year capital plan covering the clubhouse, golf course, grounds and member amenities</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Develop project budgets, cash-flow forecasts and funding strategies, including capital reserves, member assessments, capital dues and debt financing</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Model the financial impact of major projects on dues, operating budgets and reserves, and present scenarios to the Board</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Partner with the owner's representative, architects and general contractors on cost estimates, bids, contracts and change orders</li>
</ul> QualificationsRequired<ul style="margin:0px;padding-left:40px;">
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">10+ years of progressive finance leadership, including CFO, VP Finance or Controller roles</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Direct financial ownership of at least one major capital project (new construction, renovation or expansion) from planning through close-out</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Experience with construction accounting: AIA pay applications, retainage, change orders, lien waivers and cost-to-complete reporting</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Track record structuring project funding through reserves, assessments or debt</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Strong board-facing communication and the ability to explain complex financials to non-financial members</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">CPA or equivalent professional credential</li>
</ul> Preferred<ul style="margin:0px;padding-left:40px;">
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Experience with private, member-owned clubs (golf, country, yacht or city clubs)</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Background in hospitality, resort or real estate development finance</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Familiarity with coastal or historic-property construction, permitting and insurance considerations</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Working knowledge of club accounting systems (e.g., Jonas, Northstar, Clubessential) and HFTP/USFRC reporting standards</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Experience with not-for-profit or tax-exempt club structures</li>
</ul>

About the Club

Our client is a prestigious, member-owned private golf club on
Florida's Atlantic coast. Founded nearly a century ago, it is
known for its historic clubhouse and classic championship golf
course.

The club is entering a period of significant reinvestment in its
facilities, including a planned expansion of its clubhouse. It
needs seasoned financial leadership to plan, fund and control
that work while protecting the club's long-term financial health.

Position Summary

The club is seeking a part-time, contract Chief Financial Officer
with deep capital projects experience. This leader will own the
financial side of the club's capital program — from long-range
capital planning and funding strategy through budget control,
contractor payments and project close-out.

The CFO will also provide senior oversight of the club's overall
finances, working closely with the General Manager, the Treasurer
and the Finance Committee. This is a hands-on advisory role for
someone who has steered major construction and renovation
projects in a private club, hospitality or real estate setting.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Leadership

* Oversee the annual operating and capital budgets with the
General Manager and Controller
* Review monthly financial statements, cash position and
departmental performance
* Strengthen internal controls, purchasing and approval policies
* Coordinate the annual audit and tax filings with outside CPAs
* Advise on dues structure, initiation fees and long-range
financial sustainability
Board and Committee Support

* Serve as the primary financial advisor to the Treasurer,
Finance Committee and Board of Governors
* Prepare clear, member-ready financial presentations for capital
decisions and annual meetings
* Attend Board, Finance and House or Building Committee meetings
as needed
Capital Projects

* Build and maintain a multi-year capital plan covering the
clubhouse, golf course, grounds and member amenities
* Develop project budgets, cash-flow forecasts and funding
strategies, including capital reserves, member assessments,
capital dues and debt financing
* Model the financial impact of major projects on dues, operating
budgets and reserves, and present scenarios to the Board
* Partner with the owner's representative, architects and general
contractors on cost estimates, bids, contracts and change orders

Qualifications

Required

* 10+ years of progressive finance leadership, including CFO, VP
Finance or Controller roles
* Direct financial ownership of at least one major capital
project (new construction, renovation or expansion) from planning
through close-out
* Experience with construction accounting: AIA pay applications,
retainage, change orders, lien waivers and cost-to-complete
reporting
* Track record structuring project funding through reserves,
assessments or debt
* Strong board-facing communication and the ability to explain
complex financials to non-financial members
* CPA or equivalent professional credential

Preferred

* Experience with private, member-owned clubs (golf, country,
yacht or city clubs)
* Background in hospitality, resort or real estate development
finance
* Familiarity with coastal or historic-property construction,
permitting and insurance considerations
* Working knowledge of club accounting systems (e.g., Jonas,
Northstar, Clubessential) and HFTP/USFRC reporting standards
* Experience with not-for-profit or tax-exempt club structures

Fractional CFO

About the role

Not the right role?