Howard Financial is a full-service back-office solution for high-growth companies with bookkeeping, payroll, and bespoke reporting needs that require accuracy, timeliness, and institutional-quality reporting without the burden of full-time staff. We are an experienced team of bookkeepers and administrators with multiple decades of combined experience across industries allowing companies to focus on their core business while we handle the rest. 

Founded in 2023, our team of ~100 professionals supports ~75 clients across a diverse range of industries. We recently reached $6M of contracted ARR and are growing rapidly (over 200% LTM growth).

Key Responsibilities

● 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.).

Qualifications

● 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).

What We Offer

● 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.