Controller – Vacation Rental Finance (US Experience)

About the role

Howard Financial is seeking a Controller to oversee the financial integrity of its portfolio of vacation‑rental clients. You will bridge day‑to‑day bookkeeping with executive‑level strategy, focusing on the unique accounting challenges of the short‑term rental industry.

Key responsibilities

• Manage full month‑end close for multiple STR clients, delivering accurate P&L and balance‑sheet reports.
• Oversee trust accounting, reconciling guest payments, security deposits and cleaning fees, and ensure timely owner statements and distributions.
• Track and report industry KPIs such as RevPAR, ADR and occupancy, providing actionable insights.
• Review work of staff accountants and bookkeepers for compliance with US GAAP and client SOPs.
• Coordinate data flow between property‑management systems (e.g., Guesty, Hostaway, Streamline) and accounting platforms (QuickBooks Online, NetSuite).
• Serve as primary contact for client financial inquiries, explaining variances during monthly reviews.

Required profile

• Minimum 4 years of accounting experience within the US vacation‑rental/short‑term‑rental industry.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Strong understanding of US GAAP.
• Excellent written and verbal English (C1/C2 level).
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, growth‑focused environment.

Required skills

• Advanced proficiency in QuickBooks Online.
• Experience with at least one PMS (Guesty, Hostaway, Streamline, Track).
• Expert‑level Excel skills (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, data cleaning).