Amherst is revolutionizing the way U.S. real estate is priced, managed and financed in order to unlock opportunities for all market participants. Driven by data, analytics, and technology, Amherst has a 20-year history of anticipating where the next risks and opportunities are likely to emerge and designing actionable strategies for investors to capitalize on opportunities across residential real estate, commercial real estate and public securities. Amherst, along with its affiliates and subsidiaries, has more than 900 employees, $5 billion under management and approximately $15 billion under advisement and oversight. www.amherst.com.

The Construction Accounting Manager will oversee accounting for Amherst Homes Build-To-Rent and Studio Build assets and assist the Construction Controller with most aspects of construction accounting including management of the different teams within the group. This includes management of the day-to-day functions, closing tasks, and audits to ensure deadlines are met and the functions are completed with accuracy.

• Manage the closing process, projects, year-end, and filings requirements to ensure timely completion.
• Review financial statements and reporting packages prepared by the team to ensure accuracy and adherence to the agreements with our clients.
• Demonstrate expertise in construction job costing and establish of procedures and best practices .
• Assist in the implementation of construction accounting software and creation of lender reports.
• Ensure the Construction Controller is informed and aware of important changes, happenings, and any other pertinent information.
• Serve as the point of contact for various internal stakeholders outside of the Accounting department.
• Manage and develop the growth, productivity, efficiency, and engagement of the employees in our department.
• Decision making and independent judgment will be required on a day-to-day basis.
• Other duties as assigned.

What you’ll need to have:

• BS in Accounting, CPA preferred
• 5+ years of accounting experience in job costing within homebuilding and/or land development
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite of products
• Experience with system implementations
• Must have excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Proficiency with Yardi preferred
• Ability to work evening/night/weekends from time to time.
• Deals with confidential information and/or issues using discretion and judgment.

Our full-time employee benefits include:

• A competitive compensation package, annual bonus, 401k match
• Flexible PTO including 7 paid holidays, 1 floating holiday, and 1 volunteer day
• Employer-paid benefits (medical, dental, vision, health savings account)
• Professional career development and reimbursement
• Up to 16 weeks paid maternity leave; up to 4 weeks of paid parental leave
• Backup childcare offered through Bright Horizons

​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.