Senior Controller – Short-Term Rental & Hospitality

About the role

Howard Financial is seeking a proactive, tech‑forward Senior Controller to own the financial health of its rapidly growing Short‑Term Rental (STR) and Hospitality portfolio. This fully remote, full‑time position will lead a team of accountants and serve as the primary financial advisor to client CEOs and investors.

Key responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end US GAAP financial reporting and month‑end close for STR/Hospitality clients.
• Mentor, guide, and review the work of a remote team of accountants and bookkeepers.
• Oversee complex owner‑fund and trust accounting structures with precision.
• Act as the main advisor to client executive teams, explaining P&L trends and cash‑flow projections.
• Implement scalable controls and standardize workflows as client portfolios expand.

Required profile

• 7+ years of accounting experience, including 3+ years in a Controller or senior financial leadership role.
• Domain knowledge in Short‑Term Rentals, Property Management, or Hospitality.
• Strong command of US GAAP, multi‑entity consolidations, and trust accounting.
• Tech‑savvy mindset with experience in modern finance systems.
• Fluent spoken and written English.

Required skills

• US GAAP
• Multi‑entity consolidations
• Trust accounting
• QuickBooks Online (QBO)
• NetSuite or Sage Intacct
• Property Management System software (e.g., Guesty, Streamline, Track)