ASSISTANT CONTROLLER – VACATION RENTAL / HOSPITALITY

Restaurant Zone Recruiting; Orlando (FL); Remote; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work environment

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Restaurant Zone Recruiting seeks an experienced Assistant Controller for a fast-growing private equity-backed vacation rental group. Lead month-end close, GAAP reporting, and GL management across multiple entities.

The role emphasizes technical accounting, process improvements, and cross-functional partnership with operations and finance leadership. Remote work option within the U.S.; travel minimal.

Qualifications

• Strong U.S. GAAP expertise and technical accounting knowledge.
• Experience leading month-end close and financial reporting.
• Knowledge of ASC 606, ASC 805, ASC 842.
• Experience with multi-entity environments and acquisitions.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end close and ensure timely, accurate reporting.
• Manage general ledger, intercompany transactions, and allocations.
• Prepare financial statements and management reports.
• Ensure internal controls and compliance with policies.
• Support audits, system improvements, and accounting integrations.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication

Problem solving

Team development

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance

CPA preferred

Tools

Sage Intacct

FloQast

BlackLine

Excel/Microsoft 365

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Assistant Controller to join a rapidly growing, private equity-backed vacation rental management organization.

This is a key accounting leadership position responsible for overseeing month-end close, financial reporting, general ledger management, internal controls, accounting systems, and technical accounting across a growing multi-entity organization.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on accounting leader who combines strong U.S. GAAP expertise and technical accounting knowledge with the ability to improve processes, support acquisitions, and partner effectively with operations and finance leadership.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial Reporting & Accounting Operations

• Lead and continuously improve the month-end close process to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting
• Manage the corporate general ledger, including intercompany transactions and regional allocations
• Review balance sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules for accuracy and completeness
• Assist with preparation and review of financial statements and management reporting packages
• Ensure accounting activities comply with U.S. GAAP, company policies, and internal control requirements
• Research and document appropriate accounting treatment for complex transactions
• Oversee lease accounting and compliance with ASC 842
• Ensure appropriate revenue recognition under ASC 606, including principal-versus-agent considerations
• Support external audits by preparing schedules, documentation, and analysis

Technical Accounting & M&A

• Support purchase accounting activities under ASC 805
• Assist with purchase price allocations and opening balance sheets for acquired businesses
• Support the accounting integration of acquisitions and newly acquired entities
• Partner with finance and operational leadership on accounting implications of strategic initiatives and transactions

Process Improvement & Internal Controls

• Standardize accounting processes across regions and acquired businesses
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy, and scalability
• Evaluate and strengthen internal controls over financial reporting
• Identify control deficiencies and develop sustainable remediation plans
• Develop and document accounting policies, procedures, and best practices
• Support the continued development of a scalable accounting infrastructure

Accounting Systems

• Serve as the primary accounting owner for Sage Intacct
• Manage and optimize financial systems and accounting workflows
• Support FloQast, Ramp, and other financial platforms
• Assist with system administration, reporting, reconciliations, workflow optimization, and user training
• Identify opportunities to automate and improve accounting processes

Business Partnership

• Partner with operations, regional finance leaders, and other cross-functional teams to resolve accounting issues
• Provide financial and accounting insight to support business decisions
• Support system implementations, acquisitions, integrations, and other strategic projects
• Help finance leadership develop scalable processes to support continued organizational growth

Leadership & Team Development

• Provide guidance, coaching, and development to accounting team members
• Establish clear accountability and performance expectations
• Support the development of best-practice accounting procedures
• Promote a culture of accuracy, continuous improvement, and operational excellence

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience
• At least 2 years of supervisory or accounting leadership experience
• CPA strongly preferred
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP
• Hands-on experience with ASC 606, ASC 805, and ASC 842
• Strong experience managing month-end close and financial reporting
• Hands-on experience with Sage Intacct, preferably in a multi-entity environment
• Experience with financial close and reconciliation platforms such as FloQast, BlackLine, or similar
• Strong understanding of internal controls and financial reporting processes
• Advanced Excel and Microsoft 365 skills
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
• Strong communication skills and ability to partner across finance and operational teams
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Public accounting experience
• Purchase accounting and acquisition integration experience
• Experience in vacation rental, hospitality, travel, property management, or a related industry
• Experience working within a private equity-backed or rapidly scaling organization
• Experience with multi-entity and geographically distributed accounting operations
• Demonstrated success standardizing processes across acquired businesses

IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate is a hands-on accounting leader who can operate both technically and strategically.

You should be comfortable owning the details of the close and general ledger while also stepping back to identify process improvements, strengthen controls, support acquisitions, and help build an accounting organization capable of scaling with the business.

This role is particularly well suited for someone who enjoys working in an environment where growth, acquisitions, systems improvement, and operational change are ongoing priorities.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Competitive compensation based on experience
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Retirement savings plan
• Paid time off and holidays
• Remote work environment
• Opportunity to grow with a rapidly expanding organization

TRAVEL & WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Approximately 15% travel, depending on business needs
• Remote position within the United States
• Primarily computer-based work requiring extended periods of sitting and working at a computer
• Occasional standing, walking, and lifting or carrying items up to approximately 20 pounds

SUCCESS IN THIS ROLE

Success will be measured by the ability to deliver accurate and timely financial reporting, strengthen the close and control environment, improve accounting efficiency, support successful acquisitions and integrations, optimize financial systems, and build scalable accounting processes that support continued growth.