Accounting Manager

The Amherst Group's companies are comprised of leading real estate investment and advisory firms with a mission to transform the way real estate is owned, financed and managed. Amherst leverages its proprietary data, analytics, technology, and decades of experience to seek solutions for a fragmented, slow-to-evolve real estate ecosystem and to materially improve the experience for residents, buyers, sellers, communities, and investors. Today Amherst has over 1000 employees and $14.1 billion in assets under management.

Over the past decade, Amherst has scaled its platform to become one of the largest operators of single-family assets and has acquired, renovated, and leased more than 46,000 homes across 32 markets in the U.S. The firm delivers customized, stabilized cash-flowing portfolios of assets to its investors, wrapped in all the ongoing services required to manage, own, and finance the asset including property management, portfolio management, and a full capital markets team. In addition to its single-family rental platform, Amherst’s debt business pursues two distinct credit strategies in mortgage-backed securities and commercial real estate lending. Over its 25-year history, Amherst has developed a deep bench of research and technology talent, and leverages data and analytics at every stage in the asset lifecycle to improve operations and preserve long-term value for our investors and the more than 188,000 residents the firm has served.

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the property accounting function, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and month-end closing processes.
• Prepare accurate and timely financial statements for Amherst's US property portfolio in accordance with US GAAP.
• Oversee the implementation and adherence to internal controls and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for property accounting.
• Analyze financial data, identify trends, and prepare reports to support informed decision-making.
• Partner with the US accounting team to ensure seamless communication and collaboration.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and effectiveness within the property accounting function.
• Lead and mentor junior accounting staff, fostering a strong and collaborative team environment.

Required Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in accounting.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in US GAAP accounting, preferably within a US company.
• Minimum 2 years of experience with general ledger accounting for a US company.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) in English.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Demonstrated experience leading and mentoring accounting staff.
• Proven track record of developing and implementing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with development/construction accounting or real estate is a requirement.
• Experience transitioning accounting work from the US to an offshore team a plus.
• Experience with JDE or Yardi accounting software a plus.
• CPA or Chartered Accountant equivalent certification a plus.

​Amherst is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or veteran status, and encourage all applicants to apply.