Controller – Vacation Rental Portfolio (US)

About the role

Howard Financial is seeking a Controller to oversee the financial integrity of its U.S. vacation‑rental portfolio. The role bridges 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.
• Integrate data 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

• 4+ years of accounting experience within the U.S. vacation‑rental or short‑term‑rental sector.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and ability to work in a fast‑paced, growth‑focused environment.

Required skills

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