Hybrid Accounting Manager: Multi-Entity Close & GAAP Lead

Vacatia; Fort Lauderdale (FL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

Vacatia in Fort Lauderdale, FL is seeking an Accounting Manager to lead critical close processes, strengthen controls, and partner across the business.

This high-impact role requires GAAP expertise, multi-entity experience, and leadership of a growing accounting team as Vacatia scales its hospitality portfolio. You'll own month-end and year-end close, coordinate audits, optimize systems, mentor staff, and collaborate with Finance, Operations, Revenue and Leadership to drive strategy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• 6 years of progressive accounting experience including leadership.
• Strong GAAP knowledge and financial reporting expertise.
• Experience managing close processes in multi-entity environments.
• Proficiency with accounting systems and general ledger management.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical abilities.
• Excellent cross-functional communication and collaboration.
• CPA or CPA eligibility strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end and year-end close processes with accuracy and timeliness.
• Review and approve journal entries, reconciliations, accruals and schedules.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements and management reports.
• Maintain general ledger integrity and GAAP compliance.
• Lead internal and external audits, including documentation and responses.
• Partner cross-functionally to improve workflows and internal controls.
• Support integration of new resorts, entities or acquisitions into accounting systems.
• Identify and implement process improvements for efficiency and scalability.
• Coach and mentor accounting team members to drive performance.

Skills

Leadership

GAAP knowledge

Multi-entity accounting

Accounting systems

Excel (Advanced)

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Vacatia in Fort Lauderdale, FL is seeking an Accounting Manager to lead critical close processes, strengthen controls, and partner across the business.

This high-impact role requires GAAP expertise, multi-entity experience, and leadership of a growing accounting team as Vacatia scales its hospitality portfolio. You'll own month-end and year-end close, coordinate audits, optimize systems, mentor staff, and collaborate with Finance, Operations, Revenue and Leadership to drive strategy.