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 stakeholdersSkills & 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 plusWhy 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