Kasa is the leading tech-enabled hotel and apartment hotel brand and manager. We partner with owners of multifamily and boutique hospitality properties to deliver stylish, professionally managed accommodations to business and leisure travelers alike. We took the best that hotels and short-term rentals had to offer and created a new class of hospitality that is well-priced, reliable, and offers a large selection of great locations.
Unlike traditional hotel operators, we prioritize automation, AI-driven pricing, and data-driven decision-making to optimize revenue and improve guest experiences. Behind the scenes, we build technology that combines with our innovative operations to grow a globally scalable offering that delivers high-quality stays to guests. Our guests enjoy seamless check-ins, caring service, and attractive amenities — and if anything comes up, our on-site and remote guest experience team is available throughout their stay, ensuring our hospitality is rarely seen but always felt.
Kasa offers flexible accommodations for guests in dozens of markets nationwide. We partner with multifamily and hospitality property owners to offer various unit types in our portfolio, including short-term rental apartments, Apart-Hotels, and traditional hotel rooms across price and luxury 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. The ideal candidate will bring a blend of strategic thinking, analytical rigor, and leadership expertise, along with a deep understanding of finance within the hospitality or real estate industries.
Kasa is building an efficient and effective Finance team to ensure best-in-class financial reporting and guest satisfaction. You will be joining a team with diverse backgrounds in 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 small 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 month-end and year-end close processes, 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.
- Enhance and enforce accounting policies, procedures, and controls to optimize operational efficiency and mitigate risk.
- Lead the annual audit, collaborating with the audit team and Kasa team members to ensure a successful process.
- Mentor and develop a high-performing finance team, fostering growth and creating a culture of accountability and collaboration.
- Lead initiatives to ensure compliance with financial regulations and reporting standards, while staying ahead of evolving industry requirements.
- Partner with the accounting team to streamline reconciliations, audits, and financial record-keeping processes.
- Champion the adoption of tools, technologies, and best practices to enhance financial operations and reporting capabilities.
- 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, ideally in hospitality, real estate, or a related 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.
- You've worked remotely or managed distributed teams effectively.
- You have a background in hospitality, real estate, or technology-driven service industries.
- You're proficient in tools like NetSuite or Google Workspace.
- Establishing robust financial processes that enable timely and accurate reporting for all properties, meeting both internal and external deadlines.
- Collaborating with the Head of Finance to strengthen controls, resolve audit findings, and minimize deficiencies.
- Becoming a trusted advisor and thought leader for departmental leaders, including Revenue, Sales and Operations, 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.
We like to do things a little differently for this role. The first step for all candidates is a short Vervoe assessment, which takes about 45 minutes to complete. It's a great way to get a feel for the day-to-day work, and it also helps us see your skills in action beyond what's on your resume.
Kasa Travel Credit: We love to travel! Kasa employees get an allowance of free stays with us in any of our locations, plus a discount on any night for friends and family.
- The Pay: The starting base pay range for this role is between $134,000 and $154,000 and is set based on multiple considerations, including business needs, market demands, talent availability, experience, and unique skills and attributes. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified. This role may also be eligible for equity, bonus, perks, benefits, and Kasa Travel Credits.
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Remote Work: With flexibility as a core value, and over three-quarters of the team working remotely, Kasa employees are able to work from anywhere!
Generous Stock Option Plan: We believe the success of our business should be shared with our team. As you grow with us, we increase the opportunities for you to become part-owners of our company.
Flexible PTO: Full-time exempt Kasa employees are encouraged to take time off as they need and see fit, ensuring that it's not disruptive to their work.
Health Coverage: We've invested in comprehensive health insurance options to help when you need it most, including a company-sponsored plan with fertility coverage.
401(k) Plan: As you invest in yourself and your future, Kasa invests in you too.
Other Perks: Qualifying full-time roles are eligible for a wi-fi stipend, home office stipend, and more!
Kasa is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.
Kasa is an E-Verify participant. We will verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States by matching information employees provide on the Form I-9 against records available to the Social Security Administration (SSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). You may find more information here and here.
Kasa does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third party recruiting agencies in response to job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers or People & Talent team.
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