Sr. Manager of HOA Accounting

At Holiday Inn Club Vacations, we believe in strengthening families. And we look for people who exhibit courage, caring and creativity to help us become the most loved brand in family travel. We’re committed to growing our people, memberships, resorts and guest love. That’s why we need individuals who are passionate in life and bring those qualities to work every day. Do you instill confidence, trust and respect in those around you? Do you encourage success and build relationships? If so, we’re looking for you.

This Sr. Manager will be responsible for consolidating the financial results of 30 Homeowner Associations (“HOAs”) and serving as a primary financial leader and relationship manager within the HOA governance structure. This role owns all HOA accounting activities in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, including support of annual audits, financial governance, and regulatory compliance.  This position is critical to the effectiveness of HOA Accounting Services, driving operational accountability, financial insight, and continuous improvement for internal operational partners and external boards. The Sr. Manager is a highly engaged, strategic, and visible leader who combines strong technical accounting expertise with analytical rigor and executive presence. In addition to overseeing month‑end close and comprehensive reporting, this role provides insight and support related to budgets and forecasts prepared by FP&A, supports organizational strategy, and ensures fulfillment of required reporting to external stakeholders. Success in this role requires a leader who builds trusted relationships, confidently presents in HOA Board meetings, drives efficiency and innovation, and develops high‑performing teams.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES: 

1. Lead and develop a high‑performing HOA Accounting team of up to four professionals, providing direction, accountability, and coaching while ensuring excellence across all accounting activities under GAAP, including month‑end close, financial statement review, variance analysis, and timely, accurate financial reporting to internal leadership and external stakeholders
2. Serve as a strategic partner to FP&A and operational leadership by supporting the review and presentation of annual HOA budgets. Provide analytical insight, challenge assumptions, evaluate budget drivers, assess risks, ensure alignment with financial results, operational realities, and sound financial governance. (Note: budget preparation is owned by FP&A; this role provides oversight, validation, and strategic support.
3. Partner with FP&A and senior leadership on cash flow forecasting and financial analysis, delivering clear, actionable insights, key performance metrics, and forward‑looking analysis that support HOA decision‑making, liquidity planning, and operational business objectives. Proactively communicate financial impacts, trends, and risks to leadership and business partners
4. Provide leadership and oversight for HOA financial governance, compliance, and contractual obligations, including management agreements, HOA declarations, regulatory requirements, and annual state filings. Coordinate and support annual external audits while ensuring strong internal controls, transparency, and adherence to established governance standards.
5. Support customer and owner financial commitments, including annual billing support, provision analysis, and inventory recovery reporting. Ensure these activities are executed accurately, consistently, and in alignment with governing documents, contractual agreements, and the broader HOA governance framework. Provide analytical judgment to assess financial implications and risks.
6. Act as a primary financial representative to HOA Boards of Directors, presenting financial results, forecasts, and strategic insights with clarity, confidence, and executive presence. Build and maintain strong, trust‑based relationships with Board members through consistent engagement, responsiveness, and active participation in quarterly and budget meetings
7. Drive continuous improvement, innovation, and operational efficiency across HOA accounting and reporting processes. Identify opportunities for standardization, automation, and scalability, and lead or support special projects, ad‑hoc strategic analysis, and cross‑functional initiatives that strengthen financial stewardship and support organizational strategy
8. Lead a team of up to 4 team members. 

REQUIREMENTS:

•  Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required. MBA or relevant graduate degree a plus
• Minimum of ten (10) to fifteen (15) years progressive experience in accounting or finance with a minimum of six (6) years in a leadership role with demonstrated success in developing teams
• Timeshare/Hospitality industry a plus
• HOA Accounting experience a plus
• Public Accounting and financial planning and analysis experience a plus
• CPA license is preferred
• CAM license is preferred
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate complex financial concepts; highly effective presenter to Boards of Directors, senior leadership, and business partner
• Proven ability to build collaborative relationships and lead cross-functional initiatives from concept through execution, balancing multiple priorities and stakeholders
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills and the ability to interpret detailed financial data and translate results into actionable insight and strategic recommendations
• Demonstrated success managing multiple projects and deliverables within compressed timelines in a dynamic fast-paced environment
• Results-oriented leader with advanced people-management skills, including coaching, mentoring, performance management, and team development
• Ability to elevate processes, identify improvement opportunities and formulate data-driven solutions that drive efficiencies, strengthen controls, and improve outcomes
• Strategic mindset with the ability to partner with senior management to align financial execution with departmental and enterprise‑wide goals and objectives
• High attention to detail combined with the judgment to focus on material risks, trends, and priorities appropriate for a senior level role
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, with the ability to create executive‑level analyses and presentations
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 or similar ERP systems preferred
• Demonstrated experience presenting, defending, and discussing financial results, forecasts, and risks with executive leadership, Boards, or governance bodies
• Consistent computer use
• Strong written and oral persuasive communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• 10% Travel
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced work environment
• This is a hybrid position working from 9271 S. John Young Parkway in Orlando. Fl 32819  

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