Controller

We are seeking an experienced Controller to lead and manage accounting operations across a multi-entity real estate and property management platform. This role will be responsible for overseeing financial reporting, internal controls, and accounting processes for operating assets, development entities, and corporate structures. Experience with property management accounting and real estate financials is required, with student housing experience preferred but not mandatory.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on accounting leader who can manage complexity, scale systems, and partner cross-functionally with operations, property management, and leadership.

Key Responsibilities

- Manage and oversee accounting operations across multiple legal entities, including operating properties, development entities, and corporate structures

- Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closes

- Prepare and review GAAP-compliant financial statements and supporting schedules

- Oversee property-level accounting, including rent revenue, CAM reconciliations, accruals, and operating expense allocations

- Manage intercompany accounting, consolidations, and eliminations

- Establish, document, and maintain internal controls and accounting policies

- Partner with property management, asset management, and leadership to provide financial insight and decision support

- Lead and develop accounting staff; set expectations, review performance, and support professional growth

- Coordinate with external auditors, tax advisors, and lenders as needed

- Oversee cash management processes and ensure proper controls over disbursements and banking activity

- Support system optimization and process improvements across accounting platforms

Requirements

Preferred Systems & Tools

- Entrata (property management accounting)

- NetSuite (ERP / general ledger)

- Ramp (corporate card and spend management)

Experience with these systems is preferred, but candidates with comparable platforms will be considered.

Qualifications

- Minimum 8+ years of progressive accounting experience

- Strong background in real estate and property management accounting

- Experience managing multi-entity and multi-property financials

- Prior leadership or management experience overseeing accounting teams

- Solid understanding of GAAP and financial reporting best practices

- CPA license preferred but not required

- Student housing accounting experience is a plus, not a requirement

- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities

- Detail-oriented with a proactive, solution-driven mindset

What We’re Looking For

- A strategic yet hands-on accounting leader

- Comfortable operating in a fast-growing, dynamic environment

- Strong communicator who can partner with non-finance stakeholders

- Someone who takes ownership and drives accountability across financial processes

Benefits

LV Collective offers its employees a collaborative, fun and flexible work environment inside its beautifully designed office located in Downtown Austin, Texas. Perks include unlimited paid time off, a pet-friendly office culture, a fully stocked breakroom with snacks, coffee and sparkling water, free parking, and competitive benefits including 401k, medical, vision, and dental. Team happy hours and lunches monthly with breakfast provided every Monday.

Relocation is negotiable.

About LV Collective

LV Collective is an Austin, Texas-based real estate investment firm focused on acquiring, developing, and managing high-quality real estate in superior locations throughout the United States. Since its founding in 2012, LV Collective has expanded the business to include student housing and multifamily assets in excess of $6 billion. For more information, visit: lvcollective.com.