Controller, Accounting, Accounting Manager

About Avant Stay

Avant Stay delivers world‑class, authentic, tech‑enabled short‑term rental (STR) group experiences targeted at the millennial generation. We are venture‑funded and growing rapidly in the explosive $100+ billion dollar STR industry. We deliver a customized end‑to‑end experience that is tailored just for groups and powered with technology at every layer.

We are looking for an experienced Controller with a deep understanding of financial and managerial accounting who will manage all accounting operations. The ideal candidate is thoughtful, detail‑oriented, and capable of building and implementing a scalable and efficient department structure. This role will develop internal control policies and procedures as needed, working closely with the head of each division in a fun, creative environment where everyone’s voice is heard.

• Manage all aspects of accounting: financial reporting, general ledger, accounts receivable, tax compliance, payroll, property‑management accounting, revenue recognition, and special projects.
• Oversee the monthly accounting close process, ensuring accounts are reconciled and GL data is accurate.
• Maintain a documented system of accounting policies and operations.
• Oversee payments for all corporate and property‑level expenses, ensuring all accounts are paid on time.
• Cash flow management.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Support FP&A with the development of budgets and forecasts for all departments and markets.
• Organize information and statements in support of external audits.
• Lead the constant evolution of accounting operations, identifying areas of improvement, offering recommendations, and implementing new processes.
• Define, benchmark, and implement operational best practices.
• Comply with all local, state, and federal laws regarding finances, tax filings, payroll, and reporting.
• Ensure the company complies with all additional legal and regulatory requirements.

• Bachelor’s degree in business or accounting.
• Masters, CPA, or CA preferred but not required.
• Minimum of 5+ years of management experience in accounting.
• Minimum of 2‑5 years of hospitality or real estate experience preferred but not required.
• Proficiency with accounting software and experience with software system implementation (Net Suite preferred).
• Exceptional knowledge of accounting, budgeting, and cost‑control principles, and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Ability to work well with senior executives and team members, and mentor/lead other team members.
• Advanced knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting best practices, laws, standards, and state/national regulations.

• Annual salary range $125,000‑175,000.
• Annual performance bonus.
• Equity.
• Generous company‑sponsored insurance (medical, dental, vision, life, etc.).
• Flexible paid time off.
• Complimentary and discounted stays at Avant Stay properties.
• Pre‑tax retirement savings plans offered via Betterment.
• Paid parental leave.
• Fitness reimbursement.
• Remote work reimbursement.

You’ll be doing work that matters alongside an experienced and dynamic team, transforming the way people travel and vacation. Your place within the colossal travel and real estate industries will give you a wealth of opportunities to feel both challenged to innovate and rewarded for your efforts. Avant Stay is a place where you can craft your own path to greatness, whether you think in code, words, pictures, or numbers.

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we celebrate our employees’ differences, including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, and Veteran status. Different makes us better.

Thank you!

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries: Hospitality