Associate Director - Vacation Rental Accounting (Remote)

Howard; Florida; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Career growth toward Director

Job summary

Howard Financial is seeking an Associate Director to lead the accounting function for a Vacation Rental portfolio. You will report to the Accounting Director, own financial reporting for client engagements, and manage a team of accountants while serving as a primary contact for client leadership.

Ideal candidates bring 6+ years in accounting with 2+ years in leadership, strong US GAAP knowledge, and experience with QuickBooks Online, Xero, NetSuite or Sage Intacct, plus PMS integrations.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 2+ years in leadership or reviewing others.
• Strong command of US GAAP and accrual accounting.
• Experience in vacation rental, property management, or hospitality accounting.
• Proven ability to manage multiple entities or client engagements.
• Clear, confident communication with client executives and internal leadership.
• Hands-on experience with accounting systems (QB Online, Xero, NetSuite, Sage Intacct) and PMS integrations.
• CPA or equivalent certification preferred, or actively pursuing.

Responsibilities

• Manage month-end and year-end close for an assigned portfolio of vacation rental clients, ensuring timely and accurate financial statements.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of senior accountants and staff.
• Serve as primary point of contact for client finance and operations leaders, translating numbers into insights.
• Oversee trust accounting, owner statements, and reconciliations for vacation rental operations.
• Prepare and review investor and management reporting packages with VR KPIs (RevPAR, occupancy, ADR).
• Identify improvements to close processes, controls, and accounting policies in partnership with leadership.
• Support audits, tax coordination, and integration work during acquisitions.

Skills

Team leadership

Client communication

US GAAP proficiency

Financial analysis

Education

CPA or equivalent certification preferred

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Xero

NetSuite

Sage Intacct

Guesty

Track

Streamline

Escapia

Job description

Howard Financial is seeking an Associate Director to lead the accounting function for a Vacation Rental portfolio. You will report to the Accounting Director, own financial reporting for client engagements, and manage a team of accountants while serving as a primary contact for client leadership.

Ideal candidates bring 6+ years in accounting with 2+ years in leadership, strong US GAAP knowledge, and experience with QuickBooks Online, Xero, NetSuite or Sage Intacct, plus PMS integrations.