Jim Sharp
About Jim Sharp
Jim Sharp serves as the Senior Vice President of Finance and Financial Reporting at Amherst Residential, where he has worked since 2020. He has extensive experience in finance and accounting, having held senior roles at Ernst & Young, TIER REIT, Inc., and Behringer Harvard.
Current Role at Amherst Holdings
Jim Sharp serves as the Senior Vice President of Finance and Financial Reporting at Amherst Residential. He has held this position since 2020, contributing to the financial strategy and reporting processes of the organization. His role involves overseeing financial operations and ensuring compliance with reporting standards in the real estate sector.
Previous Experience at Ernst & Young
Before joining Amherst Residential, Jim Sharp worked at Ernst & Young as a Senior Manager from 2003 to 2010. During his seven years at the firm, he gained extensive experience in financial auditing and consulting, which laid the foundation for his subsequent roles in finance and accounting.
Career at TIER REIT, Inc.
Jim Sharp has held multiple significant roles at TIER REIT, Inc. He served as Chief Accounting Officer from 2012 to 2017, followed by his position as Executive Vice President - Capital Markets for nine months in 2017. He later took on the role of Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer from 2018 to 2019. His tenure at TIER REIT involved strategic financial management and capital market operations.
Education and Expertise
Jim Sharp earned his Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Accounting from The University of Texas at Austin, specifically from The Red McCombs School of Business, between 1992 and 1994. His educational background provides him with a strong foundation in accounting principles and financial management.
Experience at Behringer Harvard
Jim Sharp also worked at Behringer Harvard as Chief Accounting Officer for two years, from 2010 to 2012. In this role, he was responsible for overseeing the accounting functions and ensuring accurate financial reporting within the organization.