Assistant Corporate Controller 

Amherst Holdings is a leading real estate investment and advisory firm that has made a significant investment into the single-family rental sector. The Amherst Single Family Equity Division or Amherst Residential has raised more than $6b of equity in various ownership vehicles that currently own and operate ~20,000 homes in 23 different markets across the United States.

Amherst Residential is seeking a self-motivated, autonomous, intellectual curious accounting professional to join the Accounting team as an Assistant Controller. This position is responsible in supporting the day-to-day management of the Company’s accounting operations, including the production of financial reports and analysis, record and review of journal entries, maintenance of an adequate system of accounting records, and a comprehensive set of controls. The Assistant Controller reports to the Corporate Controller.

Responsibilities:

• Support the Corporate Controller in the Company’s overall month-end and quarter-end accounting close and financial reporting process.
• Manage the preparation of monthly and quarterly balance sheet account analysis including reconciliations, variance analyses and roll forwards.
• Prepare the Company’s monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Perform ad hoc research and analysis on any non-recurring transactions or technical accounting matters to determine appropriate accounting treatment and related financial statement disclosures
• Work closely with the Company’s external auditors during interim and year-end audits.
• Work closely with the Company’s tax preparers during tax season.
• Interact with the Company’s Property Manager accounting personnel.
• Assist in the management of accounting personnel, as a mentor and trainer to develop the team
• Assist in the completion of quarterly partner statements
• Assist with the design and implementation of the Accounting group’s process improvement initiatives.
• Support the Company’s implementation of technology and systems initiatives.
• Enforce the Accounting group’s policies and procedures.

Education, Work Experience & Skills and Abilities:

• BA or higher degree in finance or accounting CPA license or equivalent experience required.
• 5 - 10 years in a management or supervisory role overseeing accounting personnel.
• Minimum 2 years of Big 4 or Public Audit/Accounting experience required.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and related Standards.
• Yardi experience preferred, not required.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• High level of integrity and dependability.
• Proven track record for driving process efficiencies.
• Superior analytical skills with the ability to manage large volumes of transactions and data.
• High level of Excel and spreadsheet skills.
• Strong initiative with excellent organization skills.
• Excellent problem solving skills with the ability to think outside the box.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast paced and dynamic work environment with a strong sense of urgency.
• Ability to work overtime when required.
• Ability to interact effectively at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions

WE OFFER:
Amherst Holdings LLC is a privately held corporation and is located in West Austin with beautiful views of Lake Austin and the loop 360 bridge in a beautifully renovated modern workspace with the latest technologies. 
We offer a competitive compensation package including bonus, 401k, flexible PTO, 11 paid holidays, accrued sick/personal time, employer paid benefits (medical, dental, vision), maternity/paternity paid leave, life insurance and more. Other perks include on-premise fitness center,  lockeroom /showers, free snacks, and beverages, breakfast taco Thursday and daily catered lunches!