Finance Manager / Controller (Remote)

StayLage is a rapidly growing real estate and property management company overseeing $10M+ in annual bookings and $4M in revenue. We are a fast-moving (over 50% growth in all 3 years since startup), remote-first company built on trust, integrity, and autonomy. We empower our team to solve problems creatively, work independently, and shape the systems that support our growth. If you are highly ethical, self-directed, and want the freedom of working from home while building the financial backbone of a growing company, this is the opportunity for you. Position Overview We are seeking a Finance Manager / Controller who will take full ownership of the financial operations of StayLage. This role manages all daily accounting functions including payables, vendor financials, bookkeeping, cost tracking, owner statements, tenant accounting, reconciliations, and reporting. You will serve as the trusted financial authority on behalf of the owner, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and strong financial controls as we scale. This is a great fit for candidates who thrive in fast-growth environments, prefer remote flexibility, and want to build or improve processes rather than merely follow them. Key ResponsibilitiesAccounting & Bookkeeping

• Oversee all daily bookkeeping for company and property-level accounts
• Maintain general ledgers, chart of accounts, and reconciliations
• Handle month-end and year-end closings Accounts Payable & Vendor Management
• Process all payables accurately and on schedule
• Manage vendor onboarding, compliance, and payment terms
• Track and monitor costs, identifying savings or discrepancies Property Owner Accounting & Reporting
• Prepare and deliver monthly owner statements
• Track property-level income, expenses, reserves, and distributions
• Maintain clear, audit-ready documentation Department Accounting
• Manage department charges, payments, balances, expense, and adjustments
• Oversee tenant balancing for property revenue department Employee Finance
• Track and reconcile employee reimbursements, expenses, and payroll Financial Leadership & Systems
• Build, refine, and optimize financial processes and controls
• Provide accurate financial reporting to the owner
• Act decisively and ethically as the authority over financial transactions
• Support budgeting and forecasting efforts QualificationsRequired
• 3–7+ years in accounting or finance (property management or real estate experience highly preferred)
• Strong experience with AP, bookkeeping, reconciliations, and financial reporting
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment
• High integrity and ethical decision-making
• Creative problem-solving skills; able to handle evolving needs
• Proficiency with Google Sheet/Excel or similar
• Excellent communication and organizational skills Preferred
• Experience with a fast-growing company/start-up environment
• Proficiency with property management software
• Ability to build systems and processes from scratch
• Strong analytical skills and comfort handling multiple accounts and entities
• Experience preparing many ledger balances, owner statements, or property-level reporting Work Environment & Culture
• 100% remote
• Flexible hours
• High-trust, autonomy-driven role
• Opportunity to shape and build the company’s financial infrastructure
• Entrepreneurial environment—not corporate
• Straight salary (no traditional health insurance yet), very flexible schedule Compensation Salary: $65,000 – $90,000 per year, depending on experience How to Apply Interested candidates should submit a resume and a brief message explaining why they are a strong fit for our fast-growing property management company and what excites them about this opportunity. Please send all materials to [email protected]. Pay: $65,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year Benefits:
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Work from home Experience:
• Accounting: 3 years (Required) Work Location: Remote

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