Accounting Director (Vacation Rental Industry)

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About The Position

This role is for an Accounting Director within the vacation rental industry. The position involves overseeing day-to-day accounting operations for multiple hospitality and vacation rental clients, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and leading a team of accounting professionals. The director will also be responsible for developing and optimizing accounting processes, managing client relationships, ensuring compliance with GAAP and regulatory requirements, and coordinating with FP&A and client leadership on financial planning. A key aspect of the role includes overseeing system integrations and automation improvements across various accounting tools.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 8+ years of progressive experience in accounting
• At least 3 years in a leadership or director-level role
• Strong understanding of hospitality or property management accounting structures
• Proven success in managing multi-entity consolidations and complex reporting environments.
• Excellent communication skills and client-facing experience.
• Proficiency with accounting systems (QuickBooks Online, NetSuite, or similar).

Nice To Haves

• CPA preferred
• Experience in Vacation Rentals or HOAs (Homeowner Associations) is preferred.

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, fostering quality, accountability, and professional growth.
• Develop, document, and optimize accounting processes to support efficiency and scalability.
• Manage client relationships, providing strategic financial insights and recommendations.
• Review and ensure compliance with GAAP and applicable tax and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with FP&A and client leadership on budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.
• Oversee system integrations, chart of accounts setup, and automation improvements across accounting tools (QuickBooks, NetSuite, etc.).

Benefits

• Opportunity to work with a dynamic and growing financial services firm.
• Collaborative and supportive team culture.
• Exposure to diverse clients and industries.
• Growth opportunities within a scaling organization.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director