Rutu Amin
About Rutu Amin
Rutu Amin is an accomplished Accounting Manager with extensive experience in financial analysis and accounting. Currently employed at Wave Life Sciences, she has held various roles in reputable organizations, demonstrating expertise in financial statements, audits, and budget management.
Current Role at Wave Life Sciences
Rutu Amin serves as the Accounting Manager at Wave Life Sciences, a position held since 2024. Prior to this role, she worked as a Senior Accountant at the same organization starting in 2020. In her current capacity, she oversees accounting operations and ensures accurate financial reporting. Her responsibilities include managing financial statements, conducting month-end close tasks, and leading the accounting team in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Previous Experience in Accounting
Rutu Amin has a diverse background in accounting, having held various positions in different organizations. She worked as a Financial Analyst at Waters Corporation from 2016 to 2020. Before that, she served as a Senior Accountant at Harvard Bioscience for 9 months in 2020. Her earlier roles include Staff Accountant positions at Shawmut Design and Construction and TMC Environmental, where she gained foundational accounting experience.
Education and Qualifications
Rutu Amin earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Accounting from Queens College, where she studied from 2002 to 2007. This educational background provided her with the knowledge and skills necessary for her career in accounting. Her academic training is complemented by her extensive professional experience in various accounting roles.
Skills and Expertise
Rutu Amin possesses strong analytical skills and is proficient in preparing financial statements and conducting month-end close tasks. Her expertise includes general ledger analysis, booking journal entries, and balance sheet account reconciliations. She is also experienced in preparing budgets and forecasts, as well as performing budget-to-actual expense analysis, which supports effective financial management.
Audit Experience
Rutu Amin has experience auditing clients across diverse industries, including real estate, apparel, and wholesale and distribution. She worked as a Senior Audit Associate at Friedman LLP from 2007 to 2010, where she developed her auditing skills. Her experience includes working on tax returns for high-net-worth individuals and partnerships, further enhancing her accounting expertise.