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• About the Role
• Howard is seeking an experienced and strategic Controller to lead our Property Accounting team and oversee financial operations for our Vacation Rental (VR) and Homeowners Association (HOA/HOAS) clients. This role is responsible for multi-entity financial management, team leadership, and ensuring accuracy, transparency, and compliance across a fast-growing portfolio.
• You will guide a team of accountants, partner closely with operations, and deliver high-level financial insights that drive better owner satisfaction and property performance.

• What You’ll Lead & Deliver
• Team Leadership
• Manage, mentor, and develop a team of property accountants and specialists.
• Establish best practices, workflows, and quality controls to ensure accurate and timely reporting.
• Support training and onboarding for new team members and new property portfolios.
• Financial Management
• Oversee full-cycle accounting for a multi-property VR/HOA portfolio (AP, AR, GL, bank reconciliations).
• Review and approve monthly financials, owner statements, and HOA board packages.
• Ensure proper allocation of income, expenses, reserves, and capital project costs.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, variance reporting, and revenue analysis.
• Vacation Rental (VR) Accounting
• Oversee revenue recognition, owner payouts, occupancy tax filings, and commission calculations.
• Partner with VR operations teams to streamline financial communication and reporting.
• Monitor property performance and provide financial insights to owners and leadership.
• HOA/HOAS Accounting
• Oversee assessment billing, collection cycles, reserve funding, and special assessments.
• Ensure compliance with governing documents, accounting standards, and association regulations.
• Support HOA boards with reporting, financial presentations, and audit preparation.

• What You Bring
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA preferred).
• 5+ years of property accounting experience, including VR and/or HOA/HOAS.
• Proven experience leading accounting teams in a multi-entity environment.
• Expert knowledge of GAAP and property financial operations.
• Strong proficiency in property management systems (Buildium, AppFolio, Yardi, or similar).
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to support owners, boards, and internal teams.
• Strategic mindset, strong analytical skills, and exceptional attention to detail.