Hetika Shah
Little Elm,TX
Summary
Finance professional experienced in GAAP and fund accounting for over $2 billion in real estate investments, including REIT compliance. Proficient in NAV calculations, capital calls, distributions, and investor reporting. Detail-oriented and process-driven, with a proven ability to optimize financial close cycles and support business growth.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Controller
Hudson Advisors L.P.
Dallas, United States
01.2023 - Current
- Managed financial reporting and analysis for investment portfolios.
- Oversaw monthly close processes and reconciled financial statements.
- Prepared and managed investor and partner allocations, expense tracking, capital calls, distributions, management fees, waterfall calculations, and partner transfers.
- Collaborated with external auditors during annual audits and compliance checks.
- Oversaw and reviewed intercompany transactions and reconciliations to ensure compliance and accurate consolidated reporting.
- Streamlined accounting procedures using AI to enhance workflow and reduce discrepancies.
- Performed in-depth reviews and reconciliations to ensure REIT status is being maintained for the investments.
Senior Accountant
Hudson Advisors L.P.
Dallas, United States
01.2019 - 12.2022
- Managed investment accounting for diverse portfolios and financial instruments.
- Coordinated audits with external auditors to ensure transparency and integrity.
- Coordinated with third party property managers to ensure accurate consolidated financial reporting.
- Mentored junior accountants on accounting principles and software usage.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to support financial decision-making processes.
Accountant
Hudson Advisors L.P.
Dallas, United States
01.2018 - 12.2018
- Prepared quarterly and annual US GAAP financial statements.
- Assisted with of audit requests.
- Prepared and reviewed waterfall calculations for capital funding and distributions.
- Recorded and reconciled cash activity across complex private equity structures.
- Resolved accounting issues in coordination with external property managers.
Accountant
Accu Financials
Houston, United States
08.2014 - 12.2017
- Prepared and maintained accounting records, assisted with financial statement preparation, and supported the chart of accounts setup.
- Prepared and filed Sales and Occupancy Tax returns for clients across multiple industries, including hospitality, retail, healthcare, and food services.
- Assisted in the preparation of individual (Form 1040) and corporate (Form 1120) tax returns.
- Processed payroll for multiple clients, and prepared and filed Form 941 payroll tax returns on weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly schedules.
Accountant
Scottish Inns & Suites
Houston, United States
01.2012 - 07.2014
- Prepared daily audit reports, posted journal entries, reconciled bank and credit card accounts, and assisted with invoicing, A/P, A/R, and weekly check runs.
- Prepared monthly sales reports, resolved payment discrepancies, and filed monthly and quarterly Sales and Occupancy Tax returns.
Education
Master’s - business administration
University of Houston
Houston05.2014
Bachelor of Commerce -
Vanita Vishram Women's College of Commerce
Surat, India04.2008
Skills
- Financial reporting
- Investment analysis
- Compliance oversight
- Cash flow management
- Team mentoring
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Capital allocations
- Audit coordination
Timeline
Assistant Controller
Hudson Advisors L.P.
01.2023 - Current
Senior Accountant
Hudson Advisors L.P.
01.2019 - 12.2022
Accountant
Hudson Advisors L.P.
01.2018 - 12.2018
Accountant
Accu Financials
08.2014 - 12.2017
Accountant
Scottish Inns & Suites
01.2012 - 07.2014
Master’s - business administration
University of Houston
Bachelor of Commerce -
Vanita Vishram Women's College of Commerce