Private Club Controllers
Ali Mahra
Certified Hotel Accounting Executive
Certified Business Manager
Certified Association Manager
Certified Club Executive
Certified Club Manager
Ali is an outstanding Club and Hospitality Professional with extensive experience. He thrives on analytical and fact-based accounting and is a critical partner in transforming club operations and bolstering revenues with a member and staff-oriented philosophy. He is a strong advocate of the AV principle, “Available and Visible.” After completing degrees in math, accounting, and information technology, he practiced operations analysis and controller positions with the leading brands of major hotels and resorts, including Top Notch Resort & Spa, Stouffers, Marriott, and Sheraton hotels. He was Chief Financial and General Manager (GM), later serving as COO/GM of Lake Sunapee Yacht Club in Sunapee, New Hampshire. Last year, Ali was selected to be part of the Masters Tournament Team at Augusta National Golf Club and has been invited back on the 2025 Team, teaching and supervising volunteers in Food and Beverage Operations for two weeks. He has also served as Assistant General Manager and Chief Financial Officer of the University Club of Boston for five years before moving to Eastern Yacht Club in Marblehead, Massachusetts, as chief financial officer and assistant general manager. In 2014, he moved to Hyannis Yacht Club in Hyannis, Massachusetts, as General Manager. Ali recently completed Club Advisors assignments at Eastpoint CC in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, Alto Lakes G&CC in Alto, New Mexico, Country Club of the Hudson, Hudson, Ohio, and Abenaqui Country Club in Rye Beach, New Hampshire.
Jeannie Iordanou
Jeannie is a finance and operational leader who can share her expert knowledge of systems and best practices of financial management at every level of private clubs. Known for stepping into complex or transitional situations, she brings structure, clarity, and stability to financial operations while working closely with General Managers, Boards, and Department Leaders to support operations and stabilize performance across the Club. She has a strong track record of strengthening accounting operations, supporting teams, restoring balance sheet integrity, and delivering clean, audit-ready financials. Her approach is practical and collaborative, grounded in understanding existing processes and working with the team to bring clarity, consistency, and confidence to financial operations. She has worked across financial, payroll, and asset management systems, allowing her to step into new environments quickly, maintain continuity, and operate effectively from day one. She has a comprehensive understanding of private software, including Jonas, Club Essential, and Northstar. Jeannie is known for her steady leadership, approachable style, and ability to bring order to complex situations while supporting both the team and the Club’s long-term goals. Jeannie’s prior positions include Director of Finance, Kensington Country Club, Naples, Florida; Controller and Director of Human Resources, Country Club of Missouri; Controller, Porto Cima Club, Sunrise Beach, Missouri; and Controller and Payroll Manager, Four Seasons POA, Lake Ozark, Missouri.
Jennifer King
Jennifer King is a seasoned Chief Financial Officer and Controller specializing in golf course operations, club finance, and complex multi-entity organizations. She has led comprehensive financial management for multiple golf clubs, including Avery Ranch, Falconhead, and Teravista Golf Clubs. Her experience supports both day-to-day operations and ownership-level strategic decision-making. Her experience includes capital raises, post-close financial integration, and accounting system implementations, frequently in collaboration with attorneys, private equity firms, investment bankers, and tax advisors. She manages high impact full-cycle accounting and GAAP-compliant financial reporting; payroll, benefits administration, and multi-entity consolidation; cash flow management, budgeting, and forecasting aligned with seasonal operations; internal controls, process improvement, and month-end close optimization; and audit preparation.
Jaimie Hambrick
Jaimie began her career in the hospitality industry in Southern California. She has worked with many private and semi-private clubs, including Monterey Country Club (Palm Desert, CA) and five years at the prestigious BIGHORN Golf Club (Palm Desert, CA). She has worked with the leading Golf and Country Club Owners and Management Companies in the World including Troon Golf, Club Corp, and American Golf. She was extremely valuable in opening Escena Golf Club (Palm Springs, CA) and The Classic Club (Palm Desert, CA). After moving to Austin, she joined Bunkhouse Hospitality as the Senior Accountant for Hotel Saint Cecilia (Austin, TX), Hotel Havana (San Antonio, TX), and El Cosmico (Marfa, TX). She has most recently worked as a Senior Manager for a CPA firm in Austin, helping small businesses with all of their bookkeeping and accounting needs. She is an excellent problem solver, excels as a communicator, and is a manager who develops high-performing accounting teams. She takes pride in her ability to successfully manage fast-paced, complex issues and complete all projects above operators' expectations. Jaimie, her husband, and her family have lived their lives in golfing communities, and she takes great pride in assisting with the financial management operations and management of golf and country clubs. Jaimie recently completed an assignment at Greenville Country Club in Greenville, SC, and is currently assisting Hurricane Creek Golf Club in Anna, Texas.
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