VP, Controller

Job Description

This is a unique opportunity to join a private equity-backed startup at the ground level, focused on residential real estate investment and property management. The company combines entrepreneurial energy with the resources, sophistication, and leadership of a much larger firm. As Controller, you'll help build a scalable, best-in-class accounting and reporting function across both the parent company (HoldCo) and its operating entities (OpCos). You'll work side-by-side with a seasoned CFO in a high-growth, fast-paced environment where teamwork, transparency, and treating people well are core values.

Responsibilities:

Stand up accounting and reporting systems from scratch at both HoldCo and OpCo levels

Deliver timely, accurate financials (within 14 days of month-end) and support forecasting and budgeting

Establish internal controls and ensure GAAP compliance

Manage treasury and risk functions, including cash flow, capital investments, and debt

Oversee post-close M&A accounting, and transition OpCos to a consistent reporting framework

Implement ERP systems and drive automation of financial processes

Recruit, mentor, and retain a high-performing accounting team

Requirements:

CPA required; 8+ years of experience, including 3–5 years in a senior accounting role

Must have startup experience and have built out finance and accounting functions, teams and department processes from scratch

Background in real estate, property management, or multi-entity environments preferred

Experience with M&A accounting, ERP integration, and financial systems implementation

Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills

Comfortable working in dynamic environments and going “into the field” to support teams

High integrity, detail-oriented, and motivated to build from the ground up

This role is perfect for someone who's hands-on, solutions-focused, and excited to build a finance function within a mission-driven, acquisition-oriented platform. If you're passionate about scaling businesses the right way, we'd love to hear from you.

Hoxton Circle is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Full-time