LOCATION:
Dataw Island is a 870 acre gated residential community located just outside the antebellum town of Beaufort, SC. Selected by Southern Living Magazine as the “Best Small Southern Town ,” Beaufort is approximately 1 hour away from Savannah and 1½ hours from Charleston, SC. Additional information can be located on www.dataw.com, www.beaufort.com, www.beaufortsc.org,
www.Savannah.com, and www.visitSavannah.com.
FACILITIES:
Dataw Island is a private, secluded sea island located 6 miles outside of historic Beaufort, SC. Dataw Island is 870 acres with 985 homes and 85 unimproved lots. Dataw has two 18-hole championship golf courses designed by Tom Fazio and Arthur Hills, a 40,000 square foot Clubhouse, a 16,000 square foot Community Center with indoor pool and fitness facilities, 8 Har-Tru tennis courts, 4 pickleball courts and a lawn and racquet center, an outdoor swimming pool, 2 bocce courts and 2 regulation croquet lawns. These facilities support 973 resident memberships along with 260 off-island memberships.
The club operates 12 months per year. In addition, the community has a full-service marina with a commercial restaurant, a 33-acre passive recreation island, several community docks, historic tabby ruins, community library and a gazebo for outdoor functions.
The residential development of Dataw Island began in 1983 and was conceived with sensitivity to the environment and to the array of wildlife inhabiting the island. Both golf courses have been designated as a “Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary”. The nature preserves and fresh-water retention ponds provide a natural habitat for wildlife including many types of birds, deer, alligators and fish.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Dataw Island Club is seeking a dynamic and strategic Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join our leadership team. The ideal candidate for this working CFO position will be a forward-thinking, innovative, and tech-savvy financial leader who can serve as a trusted thought partner to work closely with the executive leadership team and management to provide financial insights, guidance, and support that aligns with the Dataw Island Club (DIC) and Dataw Island Owners Association (DIOA) strategic goals.
This CFO should be a trusted advisor to help drive decision-making, improve business outcomes, and identify new opportunities for growth. The successful applicant should be able to provide strategic leadership and management to ensure the financial health and stability of DIC and DIOA. The CFO will also serve as Assistant Treasurer overseeing the DIC and DIOA financial operations, including budgeting, financial reporting, accounting, tax compliance and investments. The CFO position will also manage a cash flow of around $22.8M and assets of around $42M. The candidate will be responsible for financial direction and ensure operational efficiency and long-term financial planning and sustainability. Experience with Northstar a plus.
EDUCATION:
•Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or management field; an MBA or master’s degree in business administration is preferred.
•Years Experience: At least 7-10 years of experience in financial management, with at least two years in a leadership role (CFO, Controller, or similar) in a country club, not-for-profit organization, hospitality, or community association setting
•Industry Experience: Experience in the country club or homeowners’ association is highly preferred, with a strong understanding of the unique financial dynamics of these organizations. Expertise in financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and financial analysis
•Financial Leadership: Demonstrated ability to act as a strategic thought partner to senior leadership, department heads and management. Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to distill complex financial information into actionable insights for non-financial leaders.
SALARY:
A compensation package will include a base salary commensurable with experience and qualifications plus a performance bonus incentive of up to 12% of base compensation. The Club has a comprehensive benefits package including health and dental insurance, vacation, personal time off and an excellent 401(k) plan. Applicants should prepare a cover letter, resume and salary history to send to the attention of the Director of Human Resources. Resumes and letters of interest will be accepted until March 31, 2025. The targeted start date for the position is June 1st.
SEND RESUME:
Email: corky.demers@dataw.com Fax: 843-838-8432 Mail: Corky Demers, Director of Human Resources Dataw Island Club, Inc. Post Office Box 819 Beaufort, SC 29901