Controller | Liv Communities

Liv Career • Tempe, AZ

4d

About The Position

Controller — Liv Communities Lead the financial story of a purpose‑driven company. At Liv Communities, we’re building residentials and relationships, where people genuinely Liv empowered, Liv meaningfully, Liv simpler, Liv well, and Liv with luv . If you’re a seasoned accounting leader who thrives on clarity, stewardship, and innovation, come help us elevate performance across a multi‑site portfolio and partner with leadership to shape the future.

Requirements

• CPA (required), plus 3–5 years of industry accounting
• 2 years public accounting preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and a quick study of new financial software
• A genuine embrace of AI and automation to streamline and elevate work.
• Strong written and verbal communication, a self‑starter mindset.
• Ability to travel domestically up to 10%
• You hold absolute confidentiality, operate with the highest ethical standards, and engage the community with poise.
• You’re detail‑obsessed, organized, dependable, and productive—and you lead with personal effectiveness, technical capacity, performance management, clear communication, and authentic leadership.
• Support Liv Communities’ Why, Promise, and Values.
• Incorporate the Liv It! concept and our core values of Liv empowered, Liv meaningfully, Liv simpler, Liv well and Liv with luv into strategy, daily decision making, and relationships.

Responsibilities

• Own consolidated reporting : Oversee and review consolidating and consolidated financial statements (Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Cash Flow) for Liv Holding, Liv Communities, and related entities.
• Raise the audit bar : Prepare the organization for audited financial statements and ensure GAAP-compliant financials.
• Run the engine of recurring accounting : Lead timely journal entries, 1099s, check processing, cash and investment reconciliations, and operating reports and budgets.
• Direct AP & AR excellence : Ensure accurate, timely disbursements, purchase orders, expense reports, cash control, billing, and cash application.
• Inform decisions with sharp insights : Deliver financial management reports for company leadership and the Board—at asset/property and investor levels.
• Strengthen investor relationships : Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual investor packages and join investor communications as needed.
• Partner with lenders : Produce required financial statements and covenant compliance certificates for financial institutions; finalize year‑end statements across Liv entities.
• Protect and improve the system : Assess and enhance governance, controls, and processes to safeguard the company, shareholders, and information security.
• Lead and mentor : Supervise the Assistant Controller and provide exemplary leadership to the Finance & Accounting team, from hiring to recognition.
• Benefits & insurance collaboration : Participate in employee benefits selection and insurance tasks.
• Own budgeting & planning : Lead Liv Communities’ operating budget; support multi‑family, commercial property, and other departmental budgets; partner with the Chief Operating Officer on annual business plans for all managed assets.
• Steward tax matters : Coordinate all tax‑related engagements with third‑party service providers and collaborate on IRS notices/issues.
• Drive improvement : Champion a “meta‑performance” leadership mindset; continually seek efficiency gains using innovation, curiosity, and growth‑oriented practices.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed