Club Details

Worcester CC

2 Rice Street
Worcester, MA 01606

This club uses CMAA's General Manager/Chief Operating Officer Concept.

Age of Club	Number of Members	Average Age of Members	Club Ownership
122	480	57	Member-Owned
Gross Dollar Volume	Annual Dues Volume	Annual Food Sales	Annual Beverage Sales
$6,700,000.00	$3,200,000.00	$1,200,000.00	$800,000.00

Golf Facilities

18 hole course, par 70, designed by Donald Ross

Tennis Facilities

1 outdoor lighted Hard courts

Swimming Facilities

2 Outdoor

Other Athletic Facilities

Dining Facilities

4 Informal Dining Room that seats 180

Casual and formal dining available in clubhouse. Banquet deck covered by tent for in season use. Separate dining outlet at pool and on course half-way house.

Special Club Features

WORCESTER COUNTRY CLUB

Worcester Country Club has a long and storied history. The Club’s roots were sown with the founding of Worcester Golf Club in 1900. Worcester was a thriving manufacturing town with worldwide impact in products as diverse as abrasives, precision forgings, drawn wire of all sizes and even women’s corsets. The times were good and the city elders wanted a top-notch golf course and country club to reflect their success.

In 1913, they relocated and contracted with renowned architect Donald J. Ross, who personally oversaw the design and construction of the golf course. Ross crafted a gem that stretches to over 6700 yards and plays to a par 70. One unusual feature is the five par threes, which make the course play longer and tougher than the yardage indicates. Most importantly, the golf course is a source of joy for the members and their guests. Its design and character create a route that is always a challenge and never the same. Boredom is not spoken here.

The opening Dedication on September 29, 1914 was a gala affair that few would forget. It took place on a perfect autumn afternoon with twenty-five hundred people in attendance around the Tudor clubhouse. There were three big drawing cards for the event – curiosity, a high level golf match and the biggest of all, William Howard Taft, the immediate past President of the United States. Taft, an avid golfer, had the honor of striking the first drive. Like so many golfers after him, he succumbed to golfing nerves and authored a mean duck hook about 125 yards down the fairway. Several mulligans improved the President’s performance.

Ten years later following a surge of enthusiasm for the game of golf, Worcester became the first course to hold a qualifying round for the U.S. Open. The response to the course was so enthusiastic that Worcester was offered and hosted the 1925 U.S. Open. Willie MacFarlane (the holder of 21 PGA tournament victories) won this event in a 36-hole playoff over Bobby Jones. Then, in 1960, the Women’s U.S. Open came to town. Betsy Rawls overcame Mickey Wright and a strong field to narrowly capture her fourth Open Championship.

However, Worcester is best known as the site of the inaugural Ryder Cup in 1927. In this contest the United States team, captained by Walter Hagen handily defeated Ted Ray’s squad from Great Britain 9-1/2 to 2-1/2. As such, Worcester is one of only three golf clubs (Pinehurst and Hazeltine) to host the premier men’s, the premier women’s and the premier international tournaments.

Club is open 6 days per week, 11 months per year.

Job Details

Date Posted

2/10/2022

Job Title

Controller

Brief Job Description

Worcester Country Club is seeking a highly energetic Controller to lead our accounting team. The new Controller will enherite a tenured team and will be tasked with continuing to modernize and streamline the accounting functions at the club. Key responsibilities include ensuring the timely and accurate generation of financial information for the Club’s business units. Ensuring the Club’s accounting policies and procedures are in compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and regulatory requirements. Responsible for Board of Governors and Management level reporting including budgetary and forecasting reports. Manages accounting/finance staff and departmental workflows. The Controller is the lead Human Rescource Manager and will ensure compliance in all areas of employment and benefits.

Candidate Qualifications

REQUIRED SKILLS: In-depth knowledge of accounting policies, practices and systems as well as financial industry regulatory requirements. Excellent analytical, communication and managerial skills. Ability to train, coach and motivate direct reports. Proficient in PC software, including Microsoft Office. Ability to multi-task, direct projects, set priorities and manage workflow in a deadline driven environment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Normal office requirements. Frequent use of office equipment requiring manual dexterity and visual attention. Extensive repetitive finger and hand movements.

MINIMUM PRIOR EXPERIENCE: 7 - 10 years related experience in Accounting/Finance/HR, preferably in the private club industry.

Educational Requirements

MINIMUM EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance.

Date Position Available

2/15/22

Other Benefits

Benefits include Health, Dental and Vision insurance; 401(k) with club match; CMAA or similar membership package; meals while working, access to golf course, merchandise discounts.

Please send resumes to:

Troy W Sprister
General Manager/COO
2 Rice Street
Worcester, MA 01606
PHONE: 7202327035
tsprister@me.com