Controller Multi-Brand Vacation Rental Platform (Remote, US-Based)

<h4><strong>Controller – Multi-Brand Vacation Rental Platform (Remote, US-Based)</strong></h4> <p><strong>Salary: $110K base + performance bonus (OTE ~$150K)</strong></p> <p><br></p> <h4><strong>About Stayd Holdings</strong></h4> <p>Stayd is a fast-scaling, multi-brand vacation rental platform managing <strong>thousands of properties across multiple markets</strong>.</p> <p>We are building a unified platform with:</p> <ul><li><p>Standardized systems (NetSuite + TopKey)</p></li><li><p>Institutional-grade financials</p></li><li><p>Operational excellence across every brand</p></li></ul> <p>We are building industry-leading accounting infrastructure to drive financial clarity, trust, and scalable growth across every property and market we serve..</p> <p><br></p> <h4><strong>The Role</strong></h4> <p>We are hiring our first <strong>HoldCo Controller</strong> to build and lead the finance engine behind multiple brands.</p> <p>This is a <strong>build-and-scale mandate</strong>, not a steady-state accounting role.</p> <p>You will own:</p> <ul><li><p>Multi-entity accounting across all brands</p></li><li><p>Month-end close and consolidated reporting</p></li><li><p>Owner statements (by the 5th) and distributions (by the 10th)</p></li><li><p>NetSuite and TopKey implementation</p></li><li><p>Building and leading a lean accounting team (onshore and nearshore)</p></li></ul> <p><br></p> <h4><strong>What You Bring</strong></h4> <ul><li><p>7+ years of accounting experience, including Controller or equivalent senior finance leadership role</p></li><li><p>Experience with multi-entity or holding company structures</p></li><li><p>Strong GAAP and consolidation knowledge</p></li><li><p>ERP implementation experience (NetSuite preferred)</p></li><li><p>Systems-oriented with a willingness to be hands-on early</p></li><li><p>Experience with M&A accounting, including acquisitions, integrations, and purchase accounting</p></li><li><p>Bonus: experience in short-term rentals, property management, real estate, or hospitality</p></li></ul> <p><br></p> <h4><strong>What Success Looks Like</strong></h4> <ul><li><p>Clean, fast, and reliable monthly close</p></li><li><p>Near-zero errors in owner reporting</p></li><li><p>All brands operating on a unified finance stack</p></li><li><p>Financials trusted by founders, lenders, and future buyers</p></li></ul> <p><br></p> <h4><strong>What Success Looks Like (30 / 60 / 90 Days)</strong></h4> <p><strong>30 Days</strong></p> <ul><li><p>Assess current entity structures, accounting workflows, and reporting gaps across brands</p></li><li><p>Evaluate readiness for NetSuite + TopKey implementation</p></li><li><p>Identify risks in close process, owner reporting, and controls</p></li><li><p>Review any active or recent acquisitions and understand current M&A accounting treatment</p></li></ul> <p><strong>60 Days</strong></p> <ul><li><p>Begin standardizing close processes, reporting formats, and controls across entities</p></li><li><p>Establish clearer month-end ownership and timelines</p></li><li><p>Support integration of newly acquired brands into unified accounting structure</p></li><li><p>Implement consistent M&A accounting practices, including purchase accounting and opening balance alignment</p></li></ul> <p><strong>90 Days</strong></p> <ul><li><p>Own end-to-end HoldCo close and consolidated reporting</p></li><li><p>Ensure newly acquired entities are fully integrated into systems, reporting, and controls</p></li><li><p>Establish repeatable M&A integration playbooks for future acquisitions</p></li><li><p>Improve reliability and accuracy of owner reporting and financial statements</p></li></ul> <p><br></p> <h4><strong>Why This Role</strong></h4> <ul><li><p>Build a finance function from scratch, the right way</p></li><li><p>Work directly with high-performing, fast-moving founders</p></li><li><p>Be a key contributor to a future private equity recap or exit</p></li><li><p>High ownership, high impact, minimal bureaucracy</p></li></ul> <p><br></p> <h4><strong>Call to Action</strong></h4> <p>If you have built or want to build a multi-entity accounting engine that scales, apply or message directly.</p> <p><strong><br></strong></p> <p><strong>Compensation & Benefits: </strong></p> <p><strong>Salary: <strong>$110K base + performance bonus (OTE ~$150K)</strong><br></strong></p> <p><strong><br></strong></p> <p><br><br></p>

Back to blog

Common Interview Questions And Answers

1. HOW DO YOU PLAN YOUR DAY?

This is what this question poses: When do you focus and start working seriously? What are the hours you work optimally? Are you a night owl? A morning bird? Remote teams can be made up of people working on different shifts and around the world, so you won't necessarily be stuck in the 9-5 schedule if it's not for you...

2. HOW DO YOU USE THE DIFFERENT COMMUNICATION TOOLS IN DIFFERENT SITUATIONS?

When you're working on a remote team, there's no way to chat in the hallway between meetings or catch up on the latest project during an office carpool. Therefore, virtual communication will be absolutely essential to get your work done...

3. WHAT IS "WORKING REMOTE" REALLY FOR YOU?

Many people want to work remotely because of the flexibility it allows. You can work anywhere and at any time of the day...

4. WHAT DO YOU NEED IN YOUR PHYSICAL WORKSPACE TO SUCCEED IN YOUR WORK?

With this question, companies are looking to see what equipment they may need to provide you with and to verify how aware you are of what remote working could mean for you physically and logistically...

5. HOW DO YOU PROCESS INFORMATION?

Several years ago, I was working in a team to plan a big event. My supervisor made us all work as a team before the big day. One of our activities has been to find out how each of us processes information...

6. HOW DO YOU MANAGE THE CALENDAR AND THE PROGRAM? WHICH APPLICATIONS / SYSTEM DO YOU USE?

Or you may receive even more specific questions, such as: What's on your calendar? Do you plan blocks of time to do certain types of work? Do you have an open calendar that everyone can see?...

7. HOW DO YOU ORGANIZE FILES, LINKS, AND TABS ON YOUR COMPUTER?

Just like your schedule, how you track files and other information is very important. After all, everything is digital!...

8. HOW TO PRIORITIZE WORK?

The day I watched Marie Forleo's film separating the important from the urgent, my life changed. Not all remote jobs start fast, but most of them are...

9. HOW DO YOU PREPARE FOR A MEETING AND PREPARE A MEETING? WHAT DO YOU SEE HAPPENING DURING THE MEETING?

Just as communication is essential when working remotely, so is organization. Because you won't have those opportunities in the elevator or a casual conversation in the lunchroom, you should take advantage of the little time you have in a video or phone conference...

10. HOW DO YOU USE TECHNOLOGY ON A DAILY BASIS, IN YOUR WORK AND FOR YOUR PLEASURE?

This is a great question because it shows your comfort level with technology, which is very important for a remote worker because you will be working with technology over time...