About Howard Financial Howard Financial is a full-service back-office solution for companies and entities 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 90 professionals supports ~40 clients across a diverse range of industries. We recently reached $5M of contracted ARR and are growing rapidly (over 150% MRR growth YTD). Position Overview We are seeking a highly experienced, hands-on Controller to lead and scale the accounting and finance operations for our growing consumer-focused business. This leader will be both strategic and operational—owning financial integrity while actively partnering with executive leadership and external clients. The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced consumer environments, excels in client communication and relationship management, and has a proven track record of building and leading high-performing teams. Key Responsibilities Financial Leadership & Strategy Oversee all accounting operations including GL, AP/AR, payroll, revenue recognition, inventory, and cost accounting.Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes with accuracy and timeliness.Ensure compliance with GAAP and all regulatory requirements.Develop, implement, and optimize internal controls and financial policies.Partner with executive leadership on financial planning, forecasting, and strategic initiatives. Consumer Business Operations Manage financial reporting related to consumer revenue streams, margins, pricing models, and promotional impacts.Oversee inventory accounting and cost management in a consumer-driven environment.Analyze sales performance, channel profitability, and customer trends.Support operational scaling initiatives with strong financial discipline. Client & Stakeholder Relations Serve as a financial liaison for key clients and partners.Communicate financial insights clearly to non-financial stakeholders.Build trusted relationships across internal teams, external partners, and executive leadership.Support audits, investor inquiries, and board reporting as needed. Team Leadership Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing accounting team.Foster accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.Establish scalable processes to support company growth.Recruit and retain top-tier accounting talent. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA strongly preferred).8–12+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience.4+ years in a Controller or senior accounting leadership role.Experience in a consumer-focused, retail, e-commerce, or CPG environment.Strong knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, and audit processes.Proven experience leading teams and scaling finance functions.Exceptional communication and client-facing skills.Hands-on leader willing to dive into details when necessary.ERP system experience (NetSuite preferred). Core Competencies Strategic thinker with operational execution strengthClient-centric mindsetHigh integrity and accountabilityStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsExcellent interpersonal and leadership abilitiesAbility to thrive in dynamic, growth-oriented environments Why Join Us Opportunity to shape and scale a growing consumer businessDirect exposure to executive leadershipHigh-impact, visible roleCollaborative and entrepreneurial culture

About Howard Financial Howard Financial is a full-service back-office solution for companies and entities 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 95 professionals supports ~40 clients across a diverse range of industries. We recently reached $5M of contracted ARR and are growing rapidly (over 150% MRR growth YTD). Role Summary Howard is seeking an experienced Bookkeeper with a strong background in hospitality to support daily financial operations for a portfolio of restaurant and hotel clients. This role requires excellent attention to detail, accurate record-keeping, and the ability to manage recurring workflows in a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities Record and maintain daily financial transactions, including journal entries and account reconciliationsReconcile bank accounts, POS sales, cash deposits, credit card batches, and delivery platform payoutsAssist with Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable functions, including vendor bill entry, payment processing, and customer invoicingPerform vendor reconciliations and review invoices for accuracySupport inventory tracking and basic cost analysis (COGS, labor summaries, etc.)Assist with monthly close tasks, including preparing account schedules and updating financial recordsPrepare sales tax support and assist with hospitality-related filingsMaintain organized and accurate financial documents for client accountsProvide support for audits and other accounting projects as assigned Qualifications 1–2+ years of bookkeeping or accounting experience; hospitality bookkeeping strongly preferredUnderstanding of hospitality workflows (POS reports, cash handling, inventory, labor reporting)Experience with accounting systems such as QuickBooks, R365, or Sage IntacctFamiliarity with POS platforms (Toast, Micros, Aloha, etc.)Strong Excel skills and excellent attention to detailGood communication skills and ability to manage recurring deadlinesEnglish proficiency (B2) Preferred Experience supporting multi-unit restaurant or hotel operationsAssociate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or equivalent experience

Howard Financial busca un Bookkeeper con experiencia en el sector de la hospitalidad para gestionar las operaciones financieras diarias de clientes en restaurantes y hoteles. Requiere atención al detalle y capacidad de trabajo en un entorno dinámico.

About Howard Financial Howard Financial is a full-service back-office solution for companies and entities 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 60 professionals supports ~40 clients across a diverse range of industries. We recently reached $5M of contracted ARR and are growing rapidly (over 150% MRR growth YTD). Overview We are seeking an experienced Senior Controller to support and manage a portfolio of real estate clients. This role is critical as our real estate practice continues to grow in both size and complexity. The Senior Controller will independently oversee full-cycle accounting, ensure timely and accurate financial reporting, and serve as the primary point of contact for assigned clients. This hire will play a key role in stabilizing operations, improving the client experience, and reducing escalations and rework currently handled by leadership. The ideal candidate brings deep real estate accounting expertise, strong judgment, and the confidence to operate autonomously in a highly client-facing environment. Key Responsibilities Take full ownership of assigned real estate client engagements, including:Month-end closePreparation and review of financial statementsOngoing client communication and relationship managementServe as the primary accounting leader for assigned clients by:Proactively identifying accounting and reporting issuesAddressing complex accounting and financial reporting questionsEnsuring accuracy, consistency, and timeliness of all deliverablesLead, manage, and review the work of accounting staff to ensure completeness, accuracy, and adherence to deadlinesImprove processes and reporting standards across the client portfolio to reduce rework and escalationOnboard new real estate clients, including:Establishing accounting processesEnsuring all required documentation and information is obtained from clientsSupporting smooth transitions into ongoing monthly reportingManage complex real estate structures under tight reporting deadlines, applying consistent senior-level judgment Current Environment & Expectations Client portfolios include complex real estate structures with multiple entitiesThis role requires the ability to quickly understand and assume ownership of existing processes with minimal trainingOperates independently without day-to-day oversight from leadershipCommunicates clearly, professionally, and confidently with clients as needs arise Required Experience & Qualifications 5+ years of real estate accounting experiencePrior experience at the Manager, Assistant Controller, or Controller levelProven ability to independently manage:Month-end closeFinancial reportingMultiple entities and client relationshipsStrong real estate accounting background, including experience with:Property accountingDevelopment and/or construction accountingManagement companiesMulti-entity structuresRequired experience with QuickBooks OnlineStrong preference for experience with real estate systems such as:YardiMRIAppFolioor similar platformsExperience with Ramp, Bill.com, and advanced Excel skills strongly preferred What Will Disqualify a Candidate No real estate accounting experienceInability to independently manage month-end close and financial reportingPoor communication skills or lack of client-facing experienceRequiring significant training or hand-holding for senior-level responsibilities Professional Attributes Highly client-facing; must demonstrate professionalism, confidence, and clear communicationStrong ownership mentality with a high level of accountabilityComfortable representing the firm directly with clientsCultural fit is critical — we value initiative, reliability, and follow-through

About Howard Financial Howard Financial is a full-service back-office solution for companies and entities 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 90 professionals supports ~40 clients across a diverse range of industries. We recently reached $5M of contracted ARR and are growing rapidly (over 150% MRR growth YTD). We are hiring a highly detail-oriented Sales Tax Specialist to own sales tax compliance for Howard’s vacation rental clients. This role is responsible for managing sales tax, room tax, occupancy tax, and lodging tax filings across dozens of state and local jurisdictions, ensuring filings are accurate, timely, and fully supported by underlying reservation and trust accounting data. The ideal candidate is methodical, skeptical of numbers until proven, and comfortable operating in a high-volume, multi-entity environment. You should enjoy reconciling messy data, navigating jurisdiction-level rules, and holding both internal teams and clients accountable for clean inputs. This is an execution-heavy role with real ownership over outcomes—not a review-only position. What You’ll Do  Prepare, review, and file sales tax, room tax, occupancy tax, and lodging tax returns across state, county, and municipal jurisdictions for multiple vacation rental clients  Reconcile tax filings to PMS data (e.g., reservations, fees, cleaning, channel commissions) and trust accounts  Validate taxable vs. non-taxable revenue classifications by jurisdiction  Track jurisdiction-specific filing frequencies, deadlines, and rule changes  Maintain accurate tax calendars and filing schedules across all assigned clients  Coordinate registrations, nexus analysis, and jurisdiction onboarding for new markets  Identify discrepancies between PMS data, GLs, and tax reports—and chase resolution  Work closely with accounting, trust accounting, and operations teams to ensure clean upstream data  Respond to client questions regarding tax treatment, filings, and notices  Assist with tax notices, inquiries, and audits when they arise  Maintain clean documentation and audit trails supporting all filings Ideal Candidate  2–5+ years of experience in sales tax / indirect tax, preferably in hospitality, vacation rentals, or lodging  Strong understanding of room tax, occupancy tax, and short-term rental tax structures  Comfortable working with high-volume transactional data  Extremely detail-oriented; reconciliation issues bother you until resolved  Strong organizational skills and comfort managing dozens of concurrent deadlines  Confident chasing missing data and pushing back on incomplete or inaccurate inputs  Able to work independently with minimal hand-holding  Clear written and verbal communicator  Comfortable operating in a fast-growing, imperfect environment Nice To Have (Not Required)  Experience working with PMS systems (e.g., Streamline, Guesty, Hostaway, Track, Escapia)  Exposure to trust accounting or client funds segregation  Experience with Avalara, Returns software, or jurisdiction portals  Prior experience supporting institutional or PE-backed clients Why Howard?  Work on complex, real-world tax problems—not theoretical compliance  Own outcomes end-to-end with real accountability  Be part of a rapidly scaling platform serving sophisticated clients  Clear expectations, clean scopes, and a culture of “done means done”  Opportunity to grow into senior tax leadership as the tax function scales

About Howard Financial Howard Financial is a full-service back-office solution for companies and entities 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 60 professionals supports ~40 clients across a diverse range of industries. We recently reached $5M of contracted ARR and are growing rapidly (over 150% MRR growth YTD). Overview We are seeking a detail-oriented Bookkeeper with Real Estate experience to support a portfolio of real estate clients. This role is responsible for day-to-day accounting, accurate transaction processing, and supporting month-end close under the guidance of senior accounting leadership. The ideal candidate has hands-on real estate accounting experience, is comfortable working across multiple entities, and can manage recurring accounting tasks independently while escalating issues appropriately. This role is critical to maintaining accurate financial records and supporting timely client reporting. Key Responsibilities Perform Day-to-day Bookkeeping For Assigned Real Estate Clients, Including Recording transactions Bank and credit card reconciliations Accounts payable and expense processing Support Month-end Close By Preparing reconciliations and schedules Assisting with financial statement preparation Ensuring completeness and accuracy of data Maintain accurate general ledger records for real estate entities Process and review invoices, payments, and expense reports using tools such as Bill.com and Ramp Track And Record Real Estate-specific Transactions Including Rent and CAM income Operating expenses Security deposits Loan payments Work with senior accounting staff to identify discrepancies, unusual transactions, or missing documentation Assist with onboarding new clients by gathering documentation and setting up accounting systems Communicate professionally with internal team members and, when appropriate, with clients to resolve routine accounting questions Required Experience & Qualifications 2+ years of real estate bookkeeping or accounting experience Hands-on experience with property accounting and multi-entity structures Working knowledge of QuickBooks Online (required) Experience with real estate systems such as Yardi, AppFolio, MRI, or similar preferred Experience With Bill.com, Ramp, And Excel (intermediate Level) Preferred What Will Disqualify a Candidate No real estate accounting or bookkeeping experience Inability to independently manage day-to-day bookkeeping tasks Poor attention to detail or lack of accountability Requiring excessive supervision for routine responsibilities Professional Attributes Strong attention to detail and accuracy Organized and deadline-oriented Comfortable managing multiple entities and recurring monthly tasks Clear communicator who knows when to escalate issues Ownership mindset and reliability are essential