Controller

Cabot Citrus Farms

Cabot’s first U.S. destination, Cabot Citrus Farms, is situated on 1,200 acres of rolling land and will include Cabot’s signature combination of world-class golf, luxury accommodations and real estate opportunities. Opening in 2023, Cabot Citrus Farms will feature two revitalized 18-hole courses, an 11-hole par-3 course, an unconventional 10-hole course, a new clubhouse and extensive practice facilities. The property is a short 50-minute drive from Tampa and an 80-minute drive from Orlando. While close to urban amenities, the property sits in the central-west region of Florida aptly known as the Nature Coast. Visitors will delight in one-of-a-kind experiences including exceptional hiking, biking and nature trails at neighboring Withlacoochee State Forest, spring-fed rivers and bountiful lakes at Crystal River, and world-class fishing in the Gulf of Mexico.

Position Overview

As Controller, you are a key member of our Cabot Citrus Farms team and will be instrumental in building on Cabot’s legacy of world-leading golf destinations. You will report directly to the Cabot Citrus Farms CFO. This exciting fast-paced role will appeal to your exceptional work ethic, entrepreneurial spirit, and passion for variety. You will be the fiscal “backbone” of our business and with a high level of integrity, accuracy, and confidentiality, ensure that Cabot always operates from a position of financial strength. You are a dynamic problem solver, innovator, and leader interested in taking on tasks outside of key responsibilities. Your flexible and collaborative working style is a great fit for Cabot’s culture and will allow you to use your knowledge & experience to oversee financial reporting for Cabot Citrus Farms.

Profile Overview

Reporting to the Cabot Citrus Farms Chief Financial Officer, the Controller displays a high level of integrity, accuracy, dependability, and enthusiasm and is the right hand of the CFO. The Controller will supervise and lead a growing team of senior and staff accountants. They will possess a supportive and mentoring personality. Flexibility with a can-do attitude that leads to accomplishing tasks and goals will be a key attribute of this role. The Controller is a trusted teammate that always maintains confidentiality and exemplifies Cabot’s values of confidence, authenticity, humility, and warmth.

Core accountabilities

• Support CFO with the preparation of the annual budget, and the continuous tracking of the budget with P&L leaders
• Prepare monthly consolidated financial statements including P&Ls, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow Statements, supporting commentary and budget to actual variance analysis with support of our budgeting software
• Collaborate with the CFO and the VP, Construction & Development (& his team) to ensure proper project cost/construction accounting with the support of the Staff Accountant – Construction & Development
• Oversee debt draws and ensure all loan reporting and covenants are accurate, complete and in compliance
• Oversee and continuously improve month-end closing procedures, lead by the Senior Accountant
• Complete all state and tax reporting and lead yearly audits
• Ensure all tax payments are up to date and assist with annual tax return preparation as required
• Collaborate with the People & Culture team to process Cabot Citrus Farms payroll and code accordingly in our accounting software
• Support the CFO with ad-hoc analysis
• Establish and monitor appropriate financial controls that are appropriate for the business’ size and stage
• Ensure secure and efficient storage of documentation, and have a mindset of continuously improving systems and ways of working
• Support and lead software implementation that improves accounting processes
• Ensure appropriate insurance is in place for the Cabot Citrus Farms property

Qualifications:

• 5-10 years of relevant accounting, financial planning & analysis experience
• Additional experience in real estate, construction/development is a benefit either at Accounting Firm or within the industry.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Business Central or equivalent accounting software
• Strong IFRS, Sales Taxes knowledge, and financial reporting technical skills
• Professional designation such as CPA or MBA is strongly preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting is an asset.

Our greatest asset, and the key to our success, is our team. By attracting the most caring, engaging and driven people in the world of golf and hospitality, we have developed an incredibly positive and exceedingly vibrant culture. With a focus on the principles of the Golden Rule - treating others as we wish to be treated - the warmth, kindness and good nature of our team is ultimately what sets Cabot apart. Work hard and be nice to people - it's as simple as that!

If your values align with the Cabot vision, we welcome you to apply and join our amazing team who is building this one of a kind property!