Assistant Controller – Vacation Rental​/Hospitality

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.

• 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

• 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

• 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

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

• 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

• 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

• 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 Flo Qast, Black Line, 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

• 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…