Financial Consulting Senior Associate - Property Accounting

RSM US LLP; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

RSM US LLP is seeking experienced property accounting professionals in India to own end-to-end real estate accounting for funds and clients. The role emphasizes GAAP compliance, accurate financial reporting, and collaboration with global teams.

You will handle cash bookings, depreciation, leases, CAM, and AR aging, while supporting onboarding and reporting customization per client requirements. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in property accounting for real estate funds/managers or related firms.
• Ability to interpret property agreements and structures (RE entities).
• CPA/CA preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end property accounting for real estate assets.
• Prepare/review monthly/quarterly/annual workpapers and financial statements variance analysis.
• Ensure GAAP compliance and proper recording of financial transactions.
• Handle cash booking, accruals, depreciation, leases, fees, CAM, AR aging, budgets vs actuals.
• Support client queries, onboarding new clients, and reporting setup.
• Create SOPs and checklists to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• Collaborate with global teams for month-end close and client servicing.
• Mentor junior staff.

Skills

Property accounting

GAAP

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team player

Education

Undergraduate accounting degree

CPA/CA preferred

Tools

Yardi

MRI

Job description

We are the leading provider of professional services to the middle market globally, our purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change, empowering our clients and people to realize their full potential. Our exceptional people are the key to our unrivaled, inclusive culture and talent experience and our ability to be compelling to our clients. You'll find an environment that inspires and empowers you to thrive both personally and professionally. There's no one like you and that's why there's nowhere like RSM.

About this role: RSM is actively seeking talented Property accounting professionals who are characterized by high motivation, self-direction, strong analytical skills, and a track record of excellence in their previous roles.

Are you an experienced property accounting professional on the hunt for an exciting career opportunity with a leading fund service provider that boasts a best-in-class technology platform and an end-to-end real estate service model?

Do you aspire to deepen your technical expertise in intricate fund/property terminologies, address complex accounting challenges, and navigate the intricacies of real estate fund structures? Are you enthusiastic about engaging with and collaborating alongside a diverse range of clients? Are you in pursuit of a career that promises stimulating and diverse avenues for professional growth?

If so, RSM's Fund Services + is the right fit for you!

Specific Responsibilities

• Assume ownership of the real estate property accounting, encompassing complete end-to-end responsibilities for property accounting.
• Prepare/review monthly/quarterly/annual workpapers and financial statements variance analysis.
• Ensure that proper accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls are maintained and that all financial transactions are recorded in accordance with GAAP requirements.
• Handle bookkeeping for entity's operations which includes cash booking, expense accruals, assets and depreciation accounting, leases, asset management fees, loan draw packages, CAM, commercial billing, AR aging, actual vs budget, acquisitions, dispositions, Lender compliance etc.
• Support with queries from client, property/fund accounting team, regulatory authorities and external auditors.
• Assist with onboarding new clients, setting up the entities, assets and build customized reports in line with client's reporting requirements.
• Create SOPs and checklists for various processes to ensure completeness, accuracy and timeliness.
• Work collaboratively with global team members to manage day-to-day operations, implemented month-end close processes and provide client servicing.
• Offer mentorship and guidance to new or junior team members.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in property accounting domain with fund managers or fund administrators or public accounting firms
• Ability to interpret/applying the financial and operational terms of Property related agreements and Structures for RE entities.
• Undergraduate degree in accounting
• CPA and/or CA preferred
• Proficient knowledge of Property accounting platforms (Yardi and MRI knowledge is a large PLUS!)
• Strong analytical skills, detail oriented and highly organized
• Demonstrates a strong work ethic, team player, upholds personal and professional integrity, and maintains a positive attitude.
• Possesses effective oral and written communication skills, as well as influencing skills and leadership capabilities.
• Adapts well to dynamic, fast-paced environments and excels at managing multiple projects simultaneously.

At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people. We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life's demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients. Learn more about our total rewards at https://rsmus.com/careers/india.html .

RSM does not tolerate discrimination and/or harassment based on race; colour; creed; sincerely held religious beliefs, practices or observances; sex (including pregnancy or disabilities related to nursing); gender (including gender identity and/or gender expression); sexual orientation; HIV Status; national origin; ancestry; familial or marital status; age; physical or mental disability; citizenship; political affiliation; medical condition (including family and medical leave); domestic violence victim status; past, current or prospective service in the Indian Armed Forces; Indian Armed Forces Veterans, and Indian Armed Forces Personnel status ; pre-disposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected under applicable provincial employment legislation.

Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process and/or employment/partnership. RSM is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable acco