VP of Finance and Accounting
Role Overview
Kasa is seeking a visionary, systems-oriented Vice President of Finance to serve as the company’s top financial leader, reporting directly to the CEO. The mandate of the role is to build a high-precision finance engine that can support Kasa’s continued growth across a complex hospitality and real estate platform.
The VP of Finance will lead a global team of ~25 across the U.S., Mexico, and the Philippines and will transform the function into a faster, more automated, and more insightful function while maintaining best-in-class reporting accuracy for property owners and investors.
The priorities of this role are to:
Ensure accurate financial reporting across all entities and properties
Deliver predictable close and owner reporting cycles
Elevate the depth and value of financial reporting, including balance sheet, cash flow, and KPI segmentation
Drive efficiency and automation while maintaining accuracy and rigor
This role sits at the center of Kasa’s platform, touching every property, contract structure, and strategic initiative, and provides meaningful exposure to the Board, investors, and property owners as the organization's primary financial leader.
Key Responsibilities
Accounting & Reporting
Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close across corporate entities and 85+ property-level agreements
Oversee complex accounting including multi-contract structures, revenue recognition, intercompany allocations, and compliance with USALI, GAAP, and multi-jurisdiction tax rules
Lead external audits and maintain ongoing audit readiness
Ensure property-level and corporate reporting delivers accurate, insightful, and timely financial information
Revenue & Cash Integrity
Oversee cash reconciliations across bookings, leases, and multiple payment methods
Manage revenue adjustments, including cancellations, chargebacks, and timing differences
Maintain strong financial controls over bank accounts, cash, and owner-facing reporting
Operational Transformation & Automation
Audit and redesign workflows to improve efficiency, reliability, and scalability
Implement AI and automation in reconciliation, variance detection, and reporting, while maintaining rigorous internal controls
Streamline monthly close, reporting, and FP&A processes to increase speed and insight
FP&A, Strategic Growth & Capital
Lead budgeting, rolling forecasts, and cash flow planning at property and corporate levels
Provide actionable insights to inform CEO, Board, and leadership decisions
Partner on fundraising, debt refinancing, and strategic capital initiatives
Model new fee structures, contract economics, and growth initiatives to maximize profitability
Team & Stakeholder Leadership
Lead and develop a distributed finance team across the US, Mexico, and the Philippines
Build a culture of accountability, precision, and continuous improvement
Communicate clearly with Board, investors, executive leadership, and property owners
Qualifications
Industry & Experience
15+ years leading finance teams in hospitality, travel, or real estate
Expertise with USALI, management agreements, and lease accounting
Experience managing multi-entity, multi-contract operations
Deep understanding of property-level P&Ls and owner reporting
CPA preferred; Big 4 a plus but not required with equivalent experience
Systems & Technical Expertise
Proficient in NetSuite, Adaptive Insights, and BI tools such as Looker
Skilled at integrating systems and streamlining workflows across AP, payroll, and revenue reconciliation
Strong knowledge of high-volume transactional accounting
Experienced partnering with product or engineering teams to improve systems and data flows
Forensic & Builder Mindset
Exceptional attention to detail and ability to trace financial anomalies
Builds repeatable, controlled, and documented processes
Track record of simplifying complex financial systems
Forward-looking approach to AI and automation while maintaining strong controls
Communication & Leadership
Translate complex agreements and structures into clear, actionable insights
Serve as primary financial voice with leadership, Board, and investors
Collaborative, credible, and calm leader of distributed teams
Why This Role Is Different
You will “upgrade the engine while the plane is flying”
Finance is a strategic weapon at Kasa, not a back-office function
Significant autonomy, visibility, and long-term upside as the company continues to scale with a clear path to broader financial leadership as the platform evolves
What success looks like in the first year
Key Performance Indicator (KPI)
Target
Monthly Financial Close Timeline
Achieve a D+10 close (from the current 20 days).
Manual Intervention Rate for Revenue Reconciliation / Post Close Adjustments
Reduce the percentage of revenue reconciliations requiring manual intervention by >50%
Reduce post-close adjustments by >50%
AI/Automation Deployment
Deploy automations that provide material uplift in team output and efficiency (e.g., AI-Powered Revenue Reconciliation Triage Tool or AI-Generated Owner Narrative Drafting Tool) into production.
Documented control framework in place
Written close checklist
Reconciliation standards
Exception thresholds defined
Owner-reporting SLA adherence > 98%
Strategic Insights
Finance consistently surfacing actionable insights that directly inform pricing, cost structure, capital allocation, and growth decisions across the business.
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Benefits
Leadership coaching: A growth mindset is a core value for Kasa. One of the ways we deliver on it is by offering complimentary external leadership coaching to Kasa team members.
Remote Work: With flexibility as a core value, and over three-quarters of the team working remotely, Kasa employees can work from anywhere, including our Kasa’s across the country!
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 $186,000 and $200,000 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.
Generous Stock Option Plan: At Kasa, our compensation philosophy is to offer a total compensation package that over-indexes on equity to encourage our team to think like owners (by being owners) and benefit from the value growth that our collective hard work creates.
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.
401(k) Plan: As you invest in yourself and your future, Kasa invests in you too.
Health Coverage: We’ve invested in comprehensive health insurance options to help when you need it most.
Other Perks: Qualifying full-time roles are eligible for a wi-fi stipend, cell-phone reimbursement, 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.