Controller – Vacation Rental Finance (US Experience)

About the role

Howard Financial is seeking a Controller to own the financial integrity of a portfolio of U.S. vacation‑rental clients. You will bridge day‑to‑day bookkeeping with executive‑level strategy, ensuring accurate reporting and compliance for short‑term‑rental businesses.

Key responsibilities

• Manage full month‑end close for multiple STR clients, delivering accurate P&L and balance‑sheet statements.
• Oversee trust accounting, reconciling guest payments, security deposits, and cleaning fees; generate timely owner statements and distributions.
• Track and report industry KPIs such as RevPAR, ADR, and occupancy to provide actionable insights.
• Review work of staff accountants and bookkeepers for US GAAP and client SOP compliance.
• Integrate data between Property Management Systems (e.g., Guesty, Hostaway, Streamline) and accounting platforms (QuickBooks Online, NetSuite).
• Serve as primary financial contact for clients, explaining variances and performance during monthly reviews.

Required profile

• 4+ years of accounting experience within the U.S. vacation‑rental/short‑term‑rental industry.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance with solid US GAAP knowledge.
• Exceptional written and verbal English communication (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, or Track).
• Expert‑level Excel skills (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, data cleaning).