Controller

AvantStay; United States; On-site; USD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance bonus

Equity

Generous company-sponsored insurance

Flexible paid time off

Complimentary stays at properties

Pre-tax retirement savings plans

Paid parental leave

Fitness reimbursement

Remote work reimbursement

Job summary

A leading short-term rental service provider in the United States is searching for an experienced Controller to manage all accounting operations. The ideal candidate will possess strong financial and managerial accounting skills, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting and compliance. The position offers opportunities for collaboration with senior executives in a creative and innovative environment. Benefits include a competitive salary, performance bonuses, and flexible paid time off, aiming to create a supportive workplace culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5+ years of management experience in accounting.
• A minimum of 2-5 years of hospitality or real estate experience preferred.
• Able to work well with senior executives and mentor team members.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of accounting; financial reporting and general ledger.
• Oversee monthly accounting close process ensuring data accuracy.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.

Skills

Management experience in accounting

Proficiency with accounting software

Budgeting principles

Bookkeeping best practices

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or accounting

Master's in business or accounting, CPA or CA

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

This range is provided by AvantStay. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$125,000.00/yr - $175,000.00/yr

AvantStay delivers world class, authentic, tech‑enabled short‑term rental ("STR") group experiences targeted at the millennial generation. We are venture funded and growing rapidly in the explosive $100+ billion dollar STR industry. We deliver a customized end‑to‑end experience that is tailored just for groups and powered with technology at every layer.

We are looking for an experienced Controller with a deep understanding of financial and managerial accounting that will be responsible for managing all accounting operations. The ideal candidate will be a thoughtful, detail‑oriented person looking to build and implement a scalable and efficient department structure. This person will develop internal control policies and procedures as needed. This role will provide you with the unique opportunity to work with the head of each division on a regular basis. More importantly, you will do so in a fun and creative environment where everyone's voice is heard.

What you’ll do

• Manage all aspects of accounting; financial reporting, general ledger, accounts receivable, tax compliance, payroll, property‑management accounting, revenue recognition, and various special projects
• Oversee the monthly accounting close process ensuring accounts are reconciled and GL data is accurate
• Maintain documented system of accounting policies and operations
• Oversee payments for all corporate and property‑level expenses; ensuring all accounts are paid on time
• Cash flow management
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports
• Support FP&A with the development of budgets and forecasts for all departments and markets
• Organize information and statements in support of external audits
• Lead the constant evolution of accounting operations, identifying areas of improvement, offering recommendations, and implementing new processes
• Define, benchmark and implement operational best practices
• Comply with all local, state, and federal laws regarding finances, tax filings, payroll, and reporting
• Ensure the company complies with all additional legal and regulatory requirements

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business or accounting
• Masters in business or accounting, CPA or CA, preferred but not required
• A minimum of 5+ years of management experience in accounting
• A minimum of 2-5 years of hospitality / real estate experience preferred but not required
• Proficiency with accounting software and experience with software system implementation (experience in NetSuite preferred)
• Exceptional knowledge of accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles, and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Able to work well with senior executives and team, as well as mentor/lead other team members
• Advanced knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting best practices, laws, standards, and state/national regulations

Benefits

• Annual salary range $125,000-175,000
• Annual performance bonus
• Equity
• Generous company-sponsored insurance (medical, dental, vision, life, etc.)
• Flexible paid time off
• Complimentary and discounted stays at AvantStay properties
• Pre‑tax retirement savings plans offered via Betterment
• Paid parental leave
• Fitness reimbursement
• Remote work reimbursement

When you join AvantStay

You’ll be doing work that matters alongside an experienced and dynamic team, transforming the way people travel and vacation. Your place within the colossal travel and real estate industries will leave you with a wealth of opportunities to feel both challenged to innovate and rewarded for your efforts. Of course, we will offer you pay and benefits, but we're about more than that. AvantStay is a place where you can craft your own path to greatness. Whether you think in code, words, pictures or numbers, find your future at AvantStay.

Equal Employment Always

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we celebrate our employees' differences, including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, and Veteran status. Different makes us better.

No soliciting from staffing agencies. Thank you!

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing

Industries

• IT Services and IT Consulting