ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, ACCOUNTING MANAGER

About CressetCresset is a firm built by clients, for clients. As an independent, award-winning multi-family office and private investment firm, we are reimagining the way wealth is experienced. Our purpose is to help ensure that both wealth and life are fully optimized*—integrated, intentional, and aligned with each client’s vision of success.We provide access to the caliber of talent, ideas, and investment opportunities typically available to the largest single-family offices and institutions. Our approach is personalized, entrepreneurial, and client-first.Proudly owned by our clients and employees, Cresset was built to endure. We are creating a 100+ year firm—one focused on delivering an exceptional experience, not only for the families we serve but for the team that serves them. Our commitment to clients has earned recognition by Barron’s and Forbes, listing us among the nation’s top RIA firms. Cresset is guided by long-term relationships, shared success, and a belief that wealth should serve a life well lived. Learn more at Accounting staff, banking relationships, verify disbursements and wire confirms with bank. Assist partners with proper income/expense management on the clients. This position works with the Client Service Partner and Client Service Team to manage the day-to-day deliverables to clients.Train staff and be a knowledgeable resource for basic accounting, software needs and proper communication techniquesManagement of Accounting service team and coordination of efforts/projects across service lines (Family Office Services/Specialty service lines (Insurance, Estate and Gift, Philanthropy). Scheduling resources to provide day-to-day service and special projects such as financials for non-Accounting clients, tax workpapers, company partiesManages banking relationship, opening, closing and authorizing account access.Train and manage Accounting staff. Reviewing day to day work and encouraging professional growth both in house and external support.Review monthly and quarterly financial statements to clients and/or client service teams in a timely and accurate mannerDesigning standard deliverables such as financials and updating reports as client needs change i.e. cash flow reports and projected cash flow reports, budgets, ect.Review monthly account and bank reconciliations to verify standard procedures are being maintained to ensure accuracy of client data, and proper asset controls are maintainedManage complex engagements through the ability to schedule multiple tasks simultaneously in order to complete a deliverable in a timely manner.Coordinate and manage overall Accounting workload to ensure sufficient coverage during absences.Alerting Partner to possible client asset protection issues.Perform same duties as Senior Accountant as need arises.Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field preferred.7-10 years accounting experience with individual accounting, small companies, or consolidated financialStrong verbal and written communication skills, Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.Proficient in Word and Excel. #J-18808-Ljbffr