Access Healthcare is seeking experienced finance and accounting management professionals to be appointed as Group Leader in our Chennai office. The ideal candidate should be able to effectively guide a team of accountants and coordinate financial statements for a group of clients in the domain of property management. The role involves regular interactions with clients and auditors and the implementation of accounting procedures as per Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Job Location: Chennai, India
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :
Managing a team of accountants and ensuring adherence to daily BAU activities
Ensuring timely delivery of financial statements according to client agreements
Regular interactions/discussions with clients on the financial performance of their properties
Responding to accounting questions related to the client’s business within strict TATs
Taking responsibility for the accuracy of financial statements prepared by his/her team
Supervision of the accounting team in reviewing rent rolls, reconciling bank statements and monitoring monthly operating results against agreed budgets
Coordination with operational team members to prepare and approve financial budgets for each property assigned to them
Coordination with the Controller, CFO, and other Assistant Controllers to establish and implement short/long-range departmental goals, objectives, policies, and operating procedures
Review of CAM reconciliation, management fee calculation, accruals, current liabilities, and aging (AR, AP & BRS)
Facilitate hiring as well as annual performance reviews for a team of assistant controllers and accountants
Managing team efficiency and providing staffing recommendations to meet expected performance metrics
Providing support in financial audit requests and providing recommendations for procedural improvements
Review of all Balance Sheet accounts for any changes and understanding the data in these accounts
Reports generation for further review and reporting, such as variance analysis, balance sheet, P&L, account reconciliation and aging.
Timely creation of accurate financial statements as per business requirements
SKILLS REQUIRED
Deep understanding of financial concepts as applicable in the US commercial landscape
Proven organizational skills, especially attention to detail and ability to multi-task effectively
Excellent critical reasoning, analytical, problem solving and quantitative skills
Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
Experience with ERPs such as Yardi, Entrata & Real Page
Proficient with MS office, PowerPoint & Visio
JIRA, Macro and Power BI will be added advantage
EDUCATION
Bachelor’s or higher degree in Accounting
M.Com, MBA (Finance & Accounting), or CPA preferred
EXPERIENCE
8+ years of relevant experience in a similar environment
Familiarity with multi-family, student housing and affordable housing property management and accounting is preferred
