Area Controller - Vacation & Hospitality Management

We are seeking an experienced Regional Controller to lead the accounting and financial reporting operations for a rapidly growing vacation rental and hospitality management company overseeing luxury vacation homes along Florida's Gulf Coast. This is a high-impact leadership role for a hands-on accounting professional who thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment and enjoys partnering with operations to drive financial excellence.

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, with a functional reporting relationship to the Corporate Controller, you will oversee regional accounting operations, financial reporting, internal controls, budgeting, forecasting, cash management, and process improvements while leading a high-performing accounting team.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Career Advancement within a Growing Organization
• Collaborative Leadership Team

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required
• MBA and/or CPA designation strongly preferred
• 5–7+ years of Controller or senior accounting leadership experience
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting requirements
• Proven experience leading accounting teams in a multi-entity or multi-location organization
• Experience strengthening internal controls and improving accounting processes
• Strong financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis experience
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and Microsoft 365 proficiency
• Experience with Sage Intacct or similar ERP systems preferred
• Experience with property management systems (Track PMS preferred) is a plus
• Owner accounting, trust accounting, and vacation rental or hospitality industry experience highly preferred
• Experience in private equity-backed, hospitality, travel, property management, or high-growth organizations is strongly preferred
• Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and analytical skills
• Ability to travel approximately 10–15% as business needs require

Why Join Us?

Join a growing hospitality organization where you'll have the opportunity to shape accounting operations, improve financial processes, partner with executive leadership, and influence strategic decision-making. This role offers excellent compensation, comprehensive benefits, career growth, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic, expanding vacation rental business.

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