Senior Accounting Manager

Industry: Family Office / Private Investments Position Overview A large, multi-generational family office is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to oversee accounting operations across a highly complex structure of 300+ entities. The family office has significant investments in private equity and real estate and requires a hands‑on accounting leader with exceptionally strong accounting knowledge who can thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume office environment. This role is ideal for a technically strong accounting professional who enjoys reviewing complex books and workpapers, mentoring staff, and serving as a day-to-day resource for accounting questions. Key Responsibilities Oversee and review monthly, quarterly, and annual books and records for 150+ partnerships, operating companies and trusts in a fast‑paced office environment Review accounting workpapers prepared for tax return preparation, ensuring technical accuracy and completeness Coordinate with private equity fund managers and third‑party administrators to obtain financial data and resolve discrepancies. Apply strong accounting knowledge to complex transactions and investment structures Serve as a primary accounting liaison to internal tax teams Ensure proper accounting treatment for complex investments, including: Private equity funds and direct investments Real estate holdings and related entities Maintain and enhance internal accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls Train, mentor, and support accounting staff; act as a go‑to resource for technical accounting questions Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and consistency across a high‑entity‑count structure Assist with special projects, entity structuring initiatives, and ad hoc reporting requests Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA strongly preferred) 15+ years of progressive accounting experience, including management or supervisory responsibilities Demonstrated strong accounting knowledge in partnership accounting Experience working in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven, in‑office environment Background in a family office, private equity, real estate, hedge fund, or public accounting setting Proven experience reviewing workpapers for tax return preparation and coordinating with tax professionals Ability to teach, mentor, and answer day‑to‑day accounting questions from staff Exceptional attention to detail, organization, and communication skills Preferred Experience Experience managing or reviewing accounting for 100+ entities #J-18808-Ljbffr