Director Property Accounting

Role: Property Accounting Director

Location: Hyderabad/ Gurugram

Qualifications:

RSM seeks to hire individuals who are highly motivated, self-driven, analytical and have demonstrated excellence in prior endeavors.

• 12+ years of experience in property accounting domain with fund managers or fund administrators or public accounting firms
• Ability to interpret/applying the financial and operational terms of Property related agreements and Structures for RE entities.
• Undergraduate degree in accounting
• CPA and/or CA preferred
• Proficient knowledge of Property accounting platforms (Yardi and MRI knowledge is a large PLUS!)
• Strong analytical skills, detail oriented and highly organized
• Demonstrates a strong work ethic, team player, upholds personal and professional integrity, and maintains a positive attitude.
• Possesses effective oral and written communication skills, as well as influencing skills and leadership capabilities.
• Adapts well to dynamic, fast-paced environments and excels at managing multiple projects simultaneously.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Assume ownership of the real estate property accounting, encompassing complete end-to-end responsibilities for property accounting.
• Prepare/review monthly/quarterly/annual workpapers and financial statements variance analysis.
• Ensure that proper accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls are maintained and that all financial transactions are recorded in accordance with GAAP requirements.
• Handle bookkeeping for entity's operations which includes cash booking, expense accruals, assets and depreciation accounting, leases, asset management fees, loan draw packages, CAM, commercial billing, AR aging, actual vs budget, acquisitions, dispositions, Lender compliance etc.
• Support with queries from client, property/fund accounting team, regulatory authorities and external auditors.
• Assist with onboarding new clients, setting up the entities, assets and build customized reports in line with client's reporting requirements.
• Create SOPs and checklists for various processes to ensure completeness, accuracy and timeliness.
• Work collaboratively with global team members to manage day-to-day operations, implemented month-end close processes and provide client servicing.
• Offer mentorship and guidance to new or junior team members.