Financial Operations

The Financial Operations, will play a key role in supporting core accounting processes and operational initiatives within the organization. This position is part of the broader finance team at Amherst. We are seeking a self-motivated, driven, intellectually curious accounting professional who is an organized manager and can provide strong leadership to our Utilities team and ensure that the department runs smoothly.

Job Description (Key Responsibilities) :

 Oversee and manage various aspects of the general ledger accounting function, ensuring accurate and timely recording of financial transactions in compliance with accounting standards and company policies.

 Lead and support a team responsible for executing high-volume, deadline-driven accounting operations

 Ensure timely and accurate reconciliation of General Ledger and Cash accounts on a monthly basis

 Manage and coordinate the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, including the preparation and review of journal entries, account reconciliations, and internal financial reporting.

Essential Capabilities :

 Executional excellence : You have the organizational skills, meticulous attention to detail, high sense of responsibility, and general skillset to take on a wide range of high-priority projects. You are dependable and always deliver quality work

 A Creative Problem Solver : You have a propensity to think strategically, logically and outside the box to solve problems for the business and customer

 Resilient : You are open to objective feedback and view mistakes as a learning mechanism

 Hard Working : You aren’t afraid of a tough deadline  Meticulous : You are highly structured, disciplined and take pride in your work, setting and executing on timely project deliverables with the roadmap to get there

 Knowledgeable : You understand and leverage best of breed software to help manage the end-toend process efficiently  Team Player : You put team success and outcomes first and have a high degree of personal character – everyone enjoys working with you.

Additional capabilities that will help the best candidates stand out :

 Emotional intelligence and the ability to establish strong and trusting relationships with colleagues

 Designing or leading organizational change management around new goals, priorities, team changes or projects

 High initiative, self-starting capabilities; the demonstrated ability to identify and seize opportunities for impact in messy, uncertain contexts without direction or oversight

 Facilitation skills : you design thoughtful meeting processes / agendas and are skilled at chairing or facilitating meetings or sessions that make progress on high-stakes discussions with senior stakeholders

Skills & Requirements :

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business or Accounting with at least ten (10) years of experience in General Ledger Accounting, including team leadership responsibilities
• Experience working with a U.S.-based firm and engaging with U.S.-based stakeholders; experience in Global Capability Centers is a plus
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite of products, with an advanced knowledge of Excel
• Deep analytical, business and technical skills with advanced working knowledge of the Finance function, in particular, Accounts Payable, Financial Accounting, and General Ledger / ERP systems and structures (chart of accounts, Finance data, accounting, and reporting rulesets)
• Ability to think strategically, synthesize the most complex business / financial data and develop innovative solutions
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to organize and prioritize multiple work assignments and work well under pressure
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to coach, lead, motivate and influence others to support corporate goals and objectives
• Creative and innovative – must be able to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with competing priorities and resources
• Bonus Skills – knowledge of Yardi, Sales Force, and the Real Estate vertical all a huge plus

Why Join Us?

 Impact : Be a part of a fast-growing company transforming the real estate industry.

 Collaboration : Work alongside experienced professionals in a collaborative and dynamic environment, both in the U.S. and Costa Rica.

 Growth : Gain exposure to various aspects of property management and opportunities for professional development.

 Culture : Thrive in a supportive culture that values innovation, continuous improvement, and teamwork.

Working Shift / arrangement : US Shift (4 : 30 PM – 1 : 30 AM – IST), Flexible - Hybrid working model. Location : Mumbai