About the Role:
We are hiring a hands-on Accounting Manager to lead day-to-day financial operations for our US Real Estate portfolio. You will own the full accounting cycle for multiple US property entities, ensure US GAAP compliance, and partner directly with our US-based CFO and Asset Management teams. This is a leadership role with a growing team in India.
Key Responsibilities
Core Accounting & Close:
Own end-to-end accounting operations — General Ledger, AP, AR, and financial reporting. Drive accurate and timely month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close for US entities under US GAAP
Financial Reporting & Controls
: Prepare, review, and analyze US GAAP financial statements. Establish and strengthen internal controls, SOX compliance, and regulatory adherence for US real estate operations
Audit & Tax Coordination:
Lead external audits, manage auditor requests, and coordinate with US tax advisors for provision and compliance filings
Process & Automation:
Identify and drive process improvements, automation of reconciliations, and efficiency initiatives across the accounting function
Real Estate Specifics:
Oversee property-level accounting including CAM reconciliations, lease accounting (ASC 842), and multi-entity consolidations for real estate funds/property management
MIS & Analytics:
Lead MIS reporting, dashboards, and management packs. Deliver actionable financial insights to US senior leadership for decision-making
Cross-Functional Partner:
Collaborate daily with US Operations, Asset Management, and FP&A teams. Act as the India accounting lead for new client onboarding
Qualifications & Requirements
Mandatory:
Education:
Bachelor’s in Accounting/Finance. CPA or CA preferred
Experience:
10-15 years progressive accounting experience with 3-5+ years in a people management role
US GAAP Expertise:
Proven, hands-on experience in US accounting and month-end close under US GAAP is mandatory
Real Estate Domain:
Mandatory 3-5 years of experience in US real estate — property management accounting, real estate funds, development, or REITs
Systems:
Hands-on experience with Yardi, QuickBooks, or similar ERP. Yardi strongly preferred
Excel:
Advanced Excel required — must be expert in pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, SUMIFS, data modeling, and financial statements
Skills
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Excellent written/verbal communication for US stakeholders
Proven ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
Leadership presence with experience mentoring junior accountants
Preferred Qualifications
Experience managing multi-entity, multi-state US consolidations
Deep knowledge of CAM reconciliations, property tax, ASC 842 lease accounting
MIS automation experience — Power BI, Tableau, or advanced Excel dashboards
Prior experience in a US KPO/BPO supporting real estate clients
