As a Controller at Howard, you will be responsible for the financial integrity of a portfolio of Vacation Rental clients. You will bridge the gap between day-to-day bookkeeping and executive-level financial strategy. This role requires a professional who deeply understands the unique accounting challenges of the Short-Term Rental (STR) industry, including trust accounting, owner statements, and merchant processing reconciliations.
Key Responsibilities
- Financial Oversight: Manage the full month-end close process for multiple STR clients, ensuring Profit & Loss statements and Balance Sheets are accurate and ready for leadership review.
- Trust Accounting & Owner Statements: Oversee the reconciliation of guest payments, security deposits, and cleaning fees. Ensure owner statements are generated accurately and distributions are processed on time.
- KPI Analysis: Track and report on industry-specific metrics such as RevPAR (Revenue Per Available Room), ADR (Average Daily Rate), and Occupancy rates to provide actionable insights to clients.
- Audit & Compliance:



Review the work performed by staff accountants and bookkeepers, ensuring all entries align with US GAAP and client-specific Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- System Integration: Manage data flow between Property Management Systems (PMS) like Guesty, Hostaway, or Streamline and accounting platforms (QuickBooks Online/NetSuite).
- Client Communication: Serve as the primary point of contact for financial inquiries, explaining variances and providing clarity on financial performance during monthly reviews.

Requirements & Qualifications
- Industry Experience (MANDATORY): At least 4+ years of direct experience as an Accountant or Senior Accountant specifically within the US Vacation Rental / Short-Term Rental (STR) industry.
- Accounting Foundation: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance. A solid understanding of US GAAP is required.
- Technical Stack: Advanced proficiency in QuickBooks Online and experienc

📌 Controller (U.S. Vacation Rental Portfolio) (Colombia)
🏢 Howard Financial
📍 Colombia