Accounting Director (Vacation Rental Industry)

Overview

A rapidly growing financial services firm specializing in back-office solutions for high-growth companies is seeking an experienced accounting leader. The organization provides bookkeeping, payroll, and customized reporting services with a focus on accuracy, timeliness, and institutional-quality reporting without the need for full-time staff. Founded in 2023, the team of approximately 100 professionals supports around 75 clients across various industries and has achieved $6 million in contracted annual recurring revenue with over 200% growth in the last twelve months.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations for multiple hospitality and vacation rental clients.
• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, month-end closings, and reconciliations.
• Lead and mentor a team of accountants and controllers, promoting quality, accountability, and professional development.
• Develop, document, and optimize accounting processes to enhance efficiency and scalability.
• Manage client relationships by providing strategic financial insights and recommendations.
• Review and ensure compliance with GAAP and applicable tax and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with financial planning and analysis (FP&A) teams and client leadership on budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.
• Oversee system integrations, chart of accounts setup, and automation improvements across accounting tools such as QuickBooks and NetSuite.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA designation preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 3 years in a leadership or director-level role.
• Strong understanding of hospitality or property management accounting structures.
• Experience in vacation rentals or homeowner associations (HOAs) is preferred.
• Proven ability to manage multi-entity consolidations and complex reporting environments.
• Excellent communication skills with client-facing experience.
• Proficiency with accounting systems such as QuickBooks Online, NetSuite, or similar platforms.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work with a dynamic and rapidly growing financial services firm.
• Collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Exposure to a diverse client base and industries.
• Career growth opportunities within a scaling organization.

Location

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