Chief Operating Officer

Join the Discovery family, where quality and service are at the heart of everything we do!

This role will be located at Maverick Golf & Ranch Club outside of Fort Worth, TX.

Discovery Land Company is seeking a full-time, year-round Chief Operating Officer to join Maverick Golf & Ranch Club.

Job Summary

The Chief Operating Officer (COO) will serve as the primary onsite leader and will report to Discovery Land Company’s Corporate Team, including a dotted line to DLC’s CFO. The COO will have a primary focus on the financial business plan for Maverick Golf & Ranch Club, and as such, this candidate must demonstrate a strong financial acumen, understand complex consumer-facing business plans and how the company drives profitability and commercial success. As the onsite project leader, and as the team continues to expand, it is our expectation that the COO will oversee Finance/Accounting, Operations, HR, IT and Security. This individual will coordinate closely with other senior executives both at the project as well as from DLC Corporate.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Manages the day-to-day activities for the project overseeing the activities of finance / accounting, development, operations, HR, and IT.
• Timely and accurately produces monthly, quarterly, and annual reports to update executive leadership.
• Ensures that the project's monthly business plan is accurate as to historical data as well as forecasted information.
• Demonstrates an ability to make bottom-line decision, including but not limited to overall cost controls and capex budgets.
• In conjunction with other functional leads, directs the preparation of the capital budget and planning including leasing and other forms of financing, reserves, and replacements.
  
  

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required; MBA preferred.
• 15+ years of progressive finance leadership experience; well-rounded functional knowledge across financial planning, analysis, reporting, budgeting, treasury, and tax.
• Experience operating in complex environments through periods of change/transformation; exposure to real estate and/or hospitality is ideal.
• Previous success building relationships with and acting as a strategic partner and business advisor to senior executive leaders. Experience collaborating with, persuading, and gaining trust from a broad range of stakeholders.
• Results driven.
• Strong communication skills.
• Excellent work ethic, deadline orientation, and a strong sense of urgency.
• This individual must bring the ability to go above and beyond normal duties to complete assignments, possessing a can-do attitude.
• The ability to work independently and be self-sufficient.
• Strong communication and correspondence skills with the ability to maintain sound working relationships and communications with management, staff, ownership, buyers, and vendors.
• Experience in a similar capacity at a large-scale real estate developer, resort, or club is preferred.
• Strong computer skills, including extensive knowledge of Microsoft Excel. Experience with Intact, Timberline, Jonas and Adaptive Planning is a plus.
  
  

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• 401k Contribution
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Referral Incentives, and Recognition Programs
• Professional development and upward mobility opportunities
• Work-Family Culture
  
  

About Us

Discovery Land Company is a U.S.-based real estate developer and operator of private residential communities with a world-renowned portfolio of domestic and international properties. The mission of Discovery Land Company is to create one-of-a-kind environments that provide individuals and families the freedom, security, and resources to learn, grow, and play in some of the most beautiful places in the world. For more information about our company, please visit: http://www.discoverylandco.com.

Maverick seamlessly blends classic Western charm and modern luxury, providing a world-class golf experience accentuated by its rare 90 feet of elevation change. With 1,100 acres of rolling hills, pastoral farmland, and nearly a mile of Dutch Branch Creek, this is a truly special place in the heart of Texas. The community offers a unique blend of urban sophistication and cowboy culture, embracing a laid-back Texas feel, while dedicated to a healthy lifestyle and environmental sustainability. In addition to its world-class sports performance amenities, the club includes three distinct golf experiences designed by Tom Fazio, including an 18-hole championship course, a 12-hole executive course, and a 9-hole par 3 course. At Maverick, our employees use their personal talent, passion, and resources to meaningfully integrate with diverse communities to provide the highest level of service that contributes to the creation of unforgettable experiences.