The Amherst Group Limited
Senior Director, Finance
The Amherst Group Limited, Austin, Texas, us, 78716
The Amherst Group's companies are comprised of leading real estate investment and advisory firms with a mission to transform the way real estate is owned, financed and managed. Amherst leverages its proprietary data, analytics, technology, and decades of experience to seek solutions for a fragmented, slow-to-evolve real estate ecosystem and to materially improve the experience for residents, buyers, sellers, communities, and investors. Today Amherst has over 1000 employees and $14.1 billion in assets under management.
Over the past decade, Amherst has scaled its platform to become one of the largest operators of single-family assets and has acquired, renovated, and leased more than 46,000 homes across 32 markets in the U.S. The firm delivers customized, stabilized cash-flowing portfolios of assets to its investors, wrapped in all the ongoing services required to manage, own, and finance the asset including property management, portfolio management, and a full capital markets team. In addition to its single-family rental platform, Amherst's debt business pursues two distinct credit strategies in mortgage-backed securities and commercial real estate lending. Over its 25-year history, Amherst has developed a deep bench of research and technology talent, and leverages data and analytics at every stage in the asset lifecycle to improve operations and preserve long-term value for our investors and the more than 188,000 residents the firm has served.
The Senior Director, Finance is responsible for Corporate Level Forecasting and Reporting, which is a combination of a Real Estate Investment Management and Services Platform (OPCO) and Real Estate Investments Portfolio (PROPCO). This person is directly responsible for the OPCO Corporate Model and Liquidity forecast, holding company budgeting/reporting/cash management, GAAP to management financial reconciliations, OPCO and PROPCO Valuation and strategic oversight of Amherst's Portfolio of Real Estate Co-Investments and carried interests (~$1B across 20 ventures). This individual will work closely with the existing accounting, technology, capital markets, corporate and operations teams.
The Senior Director, Finance will have direct oversight of the FP&A team, which currently has 5 individuals including the Director of FP&A. The Director of FP&A oversees a team that provides FP&A services to each of the operating business units at OPCO. These business units include Amherst's Real Estate Management Division, Real Estate Development Division, Investment Management Division, Venture Divisions and Shared Services Division. Additional responsibilities of the FP&A team include Business Unit level budgeting, Forecasting, Reporting, Development and Maintenance of Staffing Models, Sensitivity Analyses, Ad Hoc requests, Shared Service overhead allocations, development and maintenance of the Adaptive platform.
Responsibilities:
Holding company level strategic analysis / liquidity management and reporting to Senior Management and the Board of Directors of the Amherst Group. Owning all the financial reporting and cash management of PROPCO as a portfolio of real estate investments. Managing a global team responsible for all facets of the FP&A process, including the preparation of complex financial models (capital planning and budgeting), monthly financial analysis of results, debt and equity requirements to support company growth and short-term liquidity management. Supervising and training to ensure a high performing, self-motivated team. Collaborating with Portfolio Management, Asset Management, Property Management, Acquisitions, and Construction teams to further new business initiatives and manage existing ones. Working with divisional leaders and senior management to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the Company's budget and forecasting processes. Leading the presentation of the annual operating budget, long-term strategic plans as well as monthly and quarterly models and forecasts. Developing presentations that communicate the Company's financial goals, operating results, historical trends, etc. to the Company's Board, Exec Committee and senior management team. Reviewing financial and operating results with divisional management to ensure the Company and business units meet or exceed financial targets. Analyzing trends in key performance indicators and performance vs peer/industry benchmarks, identifying and communicating key business risks and opportunities. Improving the use of the existing budget and reporting platform to streamline how the company plans and receives monthly operating updates. Apply a deep understanding of deal structuring and financing (debt, equity). Ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations, assist in corporate capital raising transactions, and collaborate with the CFO on corporate valuation and strategic decisions. Assist in the execution and presentation of ad-hoc analysis that drive strategic decisions that can impact the valuation of HOLDCO. Responsible for translating HOLDCO's GAAP Financial results into management financials typically used for analysis. Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field (Master's or MBA preferred) Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation is preferred 7 years Finance experience plus 3-5 years of experience in financial planning and analysis is required Real estate industry experience required Strong communicator who can easily transition between Board of Directors, Equity Holders, Joint Venture Partners with Senior Management Team to clearly articulate budgets, assumptions and opportunities for growth Proven leader and team manager who can help prioritize multiple assignments and deliver accurate and timely analysis and budgets Demonstrated experience at building new and modifying existing budget models to accommodate new business lines, funding strategies guidelines and dynamic growth expectations Robust interpersonal skills, work with little supervision and attention to detail. A self-starter who can motivate a team without specific or instructions Strong analytical and organizational skills Ability to prioritize assignments, deal with interruptions, and meet deadlines in a fast paced and growth-oriented environment Highly proficient in MS office applications: Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, Adaptive 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.
Over the past decade, Amherst has scaled its platform to become one of the largest operators of single-family assets and has acquired, renovated, and leased more than 46,000 homes across 32 markets in the U.S. The firm delivers customized, stabilized cash-flowing portfolios of assets to its investors, wrapped in all the ongoing services required to manage, own, and finance the asset including property management, portfolio management, and a full capital markets team. In addition to its single-family rental platform, Amherst's debt business pursues two distinct credit strategies in mortgage-backed securities and commercial real estate lending. Over its 25-year history, Amherst has developed a deep bench of research and technology talent, and leverages data and analytics at every stage in the asset lifecycle to improve operations and preserve long-term value for our investors and the more than 188,000 residents the firm has served.
The Senior Director, Finance is responsible for Corporate Level Forecasting and Reporting, which is a combination of a Real Estate Investment Management and Services Platform (OPCO) and Real Estate Investments Portfolio (PROPCO). This person is directly responsible for the OPCO Corporate Model and Liquidity forecast, holding company budgeting/reporting/cash management, GAAP to management financial reconciliations, OPCO and PROPCO Valuation and strategic oversight of Amherst's Portfolio of Real Estate Co-Investments and carried interests (~$1B across 20 ventures). This individual will work closely with the existing accounting, technology, capital markets, corporate and operations teams.
The Senior Director, Finance will have direct oversight of the FP&A team, which currently has 5 individuals including the Director of FP&A. The Director of FP&A oversees a team that provides FP&A services to each of the operating business units at OPCO. These business units include Amherst's Real Estate Management Division, Real Estate Development Division, Investment Management Division, Venture Divisions and Shared Services Division. Additional responsibilities of the FP&A team include Business Unit level budgeting, Forecasting, Reporting, Development and Maintenance of Staffing Models, Sensitivity Analyses, Ad Hoc requests, Shared Service overhead allocations, development and maintenance of the Adaptive platform.
Responsibilities:
Holding company level strategic analysis / liquidity management and reporting to Senior Management and the Board of Directors of the Amherst Group. Owning all the financial reporting and cash management of PROPCO as a portfolio of real estate investments. Managing a global team responsible for all facets of the FP&A process, including the preparation of complex financial models (capital planning and budgeting), monthly financial analysis of results, debt and equity requirements to support company growth and short-term liquidity management. Supervising and training to ensure a high performing, self-motivated team. Collaborating with Portfolio Management, Asset Management, Property Management, Acquisitions, and Construction teams to further new business initiatives and manage existing ones. Working with divisional leaders and senior management to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the Company's budget and forecasting processes. Leading the presentation of the annual operating budget, long-term strategic plans as well as monthly and quarterly models and forecasts. Developing presentations that communicate the Company's financial goals, operating results, historical trends, etc. to the Company's Board, Exec Committee and senior management team. Reviewing financial and operating results with divisional management to ensure the Company and business units meet or exceed financial targets. Analyzing trends in key performance indicators and performance vs peer/industry benchmarks, identifying and communicating key business risks and opportunities. Improving the use of the existing budget and reporting platform to streamline how the company plans and receives monthly operating updates. Apply a deep understanding of deal structuring and financing (debt, equity). Ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations, assist in corporate capital raising transactions, and collaborate with the CFO on corporate valuation and strategic decisions. Assist in the execution and presentation of ad-hoc analysis that drive strategic decisions that can impact the valuation of HOLDCO. Responsible for translating HOLDCO's GAAP Financial results into management financials typically used for analysis. Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field (Master's or MBA preferred) Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation is preferred 7 years Finance experience plus 3-5 years of experience in financial planning and analysis is required Real estate industry experience required Strong communicator who can easily transition between Board of Directors, Equity Holders, Joint Venture Partners with Senior Management Team to clearly articulate budgets, assumptions and opportunities for growth Proven leader and team manager who can help prioritize multiple assignments and deliver accurate and timely analysis and budgets Demonstrated experience at building new and modifying existing budget models to accommodate new business lines, funding strategies guidelines and dynamic growth expectations Robust interpersonal skills, work with little supervision and attention to detail. A self-starter who can motivate a team without specific or instructions Strong analytical and organizational skills Ability to prioritize assignments, deal with interruptions, and meet deadlines in a fast paced and growth-oriented environment Highly proficient in MS office applications: Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, Adaptive 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.