Accounting Director – Short-Term Rental Industry

Howard Financial

Accounting Director overseeing day-to-day financial operations for diverse short-term rental clients. Leading a team while ensuring compliance and optimal financial processes in a rapidly growing firm.

Posted 6/5/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee day-to-day accounting operations for multiple short-term rental clients.
Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, month-end closings, and reconciliations.
Lead and mentor a team of accountants and controllers, fostering quality, accountability, and professional growth.
Develop, document, and optimize accounting processes to support efficiency and scalability.
Manage client relationships, providing strategic financial insights and recommendations.
Review and ensure compliance with GAAP and applicable tax and regulatory requirements.
Coordinate with FP&A and client leadership on budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.
Oversee system integrations, chart of accounts setup, and automation improvements across accounting tools (QuickBooks, NetSuite, etc.).

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA preferred.
8+ years of progressive experience in accounting, including at least 3 years in a leadership or director-level role.
Strong understanding of hospitality or property management accounting structures.
Experience in Vacation Rentals or HOAs (Homeowner Associations) is preferred.
Proven success in managing multi-entity consolidations and complex reporting environments.
Excellent communication skills and client-facing experience.
Proficiency with accounting systems (QuickBooks Online, NetSuite, or similar).

Benefits

Comp & perks

Opportunity to work with a dynamic and growing financial services firm.
Collaborative and supportive team culture.
Exposure to diverse clients and industries.
Growth opportunities within a scaling organization.

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Hard Skills & Tools

financial reportingmonth-end closingreconciliationsaccounting processesbudgetingforecastingcash flow managementmulti-entity consolidationscomplex reporting

Soft Skills

leadershipmentoringclient relationship managementstrategic financial insightscommunication

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in AccountingBachelor’s degree in FinanceCPA