Director, Corporate Accounting

Alliance Resource Group has partnered with a reputable Real Estate firm In Orange County that is building a Family Office team for their Principal. You will report directly to the Chief Accounting Officer and partner directly with the head of family office. This role will build out a team including Staff Accountant and Accounts Payable Specialist. Review the monthly/quarterly/annual financial statement closing process for multiple entities, including workpaper preparation, bank and brokerage reconciliations, JE’s, financial statement analysis Maintenance of estate plans by coordinating annual interest and rent payments between various trusts and entities. Assist in estate and tax planning analysis, gather documentation. Deal with insurance additions and changes (vehicles, art, property, commercial policies, etc.). Communicate regularly with outside insurance brokers ensuring proper coverage and no lapses in policies. Read contracts for business and financial terms. Review engagement letters, assist in opening and closing bank and brokerage accounts, complete KYC documents. Work on ways to optimize and automate internal processes. Develop, implement and document financial policies, procedures and controls. Conduct complex financial analysis to support business decision-making and provide strategic recommendations. Communicate financial insights and implications effectively to stakeholders including senior management. Perform monthly reconciliations of credit cards and provide reports as needed. Assist in preparation of weekly/monthly reporting packages for Principals including investments, real estate, sources and uses of cash. Assist with year-end reporting of 1099’s. Assist with new entity setup, employee reimbursement Coordinate with lawyers, trustees, valuation experts, accountants, and other external advisors to implement family directed strategies and initiatives. Track unfunded, investment returns, distributions received, capital calls and investment requests. Prepare family meeting materials Prepare subscription agreements for new investments and coordinate their funding. Assist with investment tracking software. Cash flow planning, portfolio allocation and budgeting. Coordinate annual audit for a private foundation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field required CPA strongly preferred.
• 10 to 15 years of accounting experience, with public accounting (audit or outsourced accounting) experience at Big 4 or regional firm preferred and 3+ years in a family office.
• General understanding of investment management, business valuations and financial modeling preferred.
• Yardi Voyager experience a huge plus or other sophisticated software systems.