Assistant Financial Controller - 18403

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Position: Assistant Financial Controller

Work Hours: Monday to Friday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST

Pay Range: $2,000 - $3,000 (Final offer depends on client approval and assessment of the candidates skills and experience)

Work Location: REMOTE

Role Overview

The Offshore Assistant Controller supports the financial integrity and day-to-day accounting operations of a growing, luxury short-term rental portfolio. This role is responsible for executing core accounting functions, including reconciliations, journal entries, month-end close support, revenue and expense validation, and financial reporting preparation. Working closely with U.S.-based leadership, the Assistant Controller ensures timely, accurate, and organized financial data across multiple properties, bank accounts, and operating entities. This position requires strong attention to detail, process discipline, and the ability to operate independently in a remote, fast-paced, and highly transactional hospitality environment.

Essential Functions

• Support and execute monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes
• Prepare journal entries, accruals, and prepaid expense schedules
• Perform and document bank and credit card reconciliations
• Assist with monthly revenue reconciliation across booking platforms and PMS systems
• Support cash flow tracking
• Prepare sales tax filings and maintain supporting schedules
• Maintain the integrity and accuracy of Sage Intacct
• Assist with property onboarding accounting setup and financial tracking
• Support external tax preparers with required documentation and schedules
• Maintain organized documentation for audit and compliance purposes
• Assist in monitoring insurance policies and renewals
• Identify accounting workflow inefficiencies and recommend improvements
• Support finance-related integrations between PMS, payroll, and accounting systems
• Maintain standardized reconciliations and reporting templates
• Coordinate with outsourced vendors supporting bookkeeping or finance functions
  
  

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 4-6+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Experience supporting U.S.-based companies
• Experience in hospitality, short-term rental, real estate, or multi-entity environments preferred
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP fundamentals
• Proficiency in Sage Intacct or similar accounting software
• Strong Excel skills, including reconciliations, pivot tables, and financial schedules
• Experience preparing journal entries, accruals, and balance sheet reconciliations
• Experience with payroll processing and related reconciliations
• Working knowledge of U.S. sales tax filing requirements preferred
• Familiarity with property management systems (e.g., Guesty or similar) is a plus
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills
• Ability to maintain regular overlap with U.S. business hours
• Close attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a high-transaction environment
• Ability to work independently in a remote setting