Associate Director of Finance and Accounting, Kasa Living

• The ideal candidate will bring a blend of strategic thinking, analytical rigor, and leadership expertise, along with a deep understanding of finance and accounting within the hospitality or real estate industries
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field; a Master's degree or professional certification (e.g., CFA, CPA) is strongly preferred
• 10+ years of proven experience in senior financial management roles, in hospitality (strongly preferred) or other real estate operating businesses
• Subject matter expert on USALI and GAAP Reporting Requirements for the hotel industry
• Exceptional leadership skills with demonstrated success in managing and scaling finance teams
• Advanced proficiency in financial modeling, data analysis, and reporting tools (e.g., Excel, ERP systems)
• In-depth knowledge of financial regulations, reporting standards, and compliance requirements
• Strategic thinker with a strong ability to provide actionable insights for senior leadership
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with a proven ability to influence key stakeholders
• Experience working in fast-paced, high-growth environments with competing priorities

Desirable

• Kasa offers flexible accommodations for guests in dozens of markets nationwide
• We partner with multifamily and hospitality property owners to property manage various unit types in our portfolio, including short-term rental apartments, Apart-Hotels, and traditional hotels across price and quality tiers
• The Associate Director, Finance will lead our property level financial strategy, planning, operations, and partner reporting
• As a senior leader, you will drive financial excellence, enabling the company to scale effectively while meeting the needs of our guests, property owners, and internal teams
• Kasa is building an efficient and effective Finance and Accounting team to ensure best-in-class financial reporting and guest satisfaction
• You will be joining a team with diverse backgrounds in technology, hospitality, real estate, and private equity
• The team focuses on building scalable processes by being resourceful and having a growth mindset
• This remote role will be part of a mission critical team, allowing for significant upward mobility within a fast-growing organization
• Provide strategic insights and recommendations to senior leadership through comprehensive financial analysis, including variance analysis, trend analysis, and scenario planning
• Oversee the property level month-end and year-end close processes for an +85 property portfolio, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting for internal stakeholders and external partners
• Conduct the monthly and annual processes of consolidating financial results into Kasa stand-alone financial reports, in accordance with GAAP and USALI
• Serve as the subject matter expert on USALI and GAAP reporting requirements at the property level, opining on how to handle accounting for new requirements and business changes
• Assist the Finance Director with responsibilities impacted by portfolio and property results, including consolidated Kasa, Inc. variance explanations
• Enhance and enforce accounting policies, procedures, and controls to optimize operational efficiency and mitigate risk
• Oversee property level cash management and treasury function
• Manage ad hoc owner financial reporting requests and analysis
• Manage Finance Managers and Property Accountants (Staff and Senior), overseeing workloads, coordinating new responsibilities, and managing project and ad hoc assignments as needed
• Serve as the escalation point for portfolio and property level issues that Finance Managers are not able to independently resolve
• Ensure the Property Finance Team complies with SOPs and best practices, including balance sheet reconciliations
• Serve as point of contact for cross-portfolio issues and questions that impact all properties (e.g. how parking expense affects the calculation of operating profit for managed properties)
• Represent Finance in company-wide initiatives, providing insight into Finance implications and directing the Finance Team's support of those initiatives
• Mentor and develop a high-performing finance team, fostering growth and creating a culture of accountability and collaboration
• Oversee the revenue accounting function, ensuring revenue reporting accuracy across the portfolio
• Manage the Senior Revenue Accounting Analyst and partner with the Kasa Mexico Manager on managing Mexico-based resources
• Drive focus on strategic initiatives and process improvement in revenue accounting and reporting
• Serve as the escalation point for revenue accounting issues the Senior Analyst is not able to independently resolve
• Lead projects related to property and portfolio level reporting and accounting, including automation and optimization initiatives, SOP implementation and documentation, and the adoption of new accounting standards
• Champion the adoption of tools, technologies, and best practices to enhance financial operations and reporting capabilities
• Partner with the accounting team to streamline reconciliations, audits, and financial record-keeping processes
• Lead the annual audit, collaborating with the audit team and Kasa team members to ensure a successful process
• Lead initiatives to ensure compliance with financial regulations and reporting standards, while staying ahead of evolving industry requirements
• Act as a thought partner to Revenue and General Managers to improve portfolio performance and financial outcomes
• Deliver insights that address guest, property owner, and operational challenges in the global accommodations market
• In One Year, You Will Succeed at Kasa By:
• Establishing robust financial processes that enable timely and accurate reporting for all properties, meeting both internal and external deadlines
• Collaborating with the Sr. Director of Finance to strengthen controls, resolve audit findings, and minimize deficiencies
• Becoming a trusted advisor and thought leader for portfolio leaders, including Revenue and General Managers, ensuring financial goals are consistently met
• Delivering insights that address guest, property owner, and operational challenges in the global accommodations market
• Building a high-performing finance team that exemplifies Kasa's core values of efficiency, innovation, and growth