Accounting Manager

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an Accounting Manager to lead core accounting operations for a family office environment in Dallas, Texas. This role will oversee treasury activities, guide the monthly close cycle, and deliver accurate financial reporting across multiple operating entities. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting expertise, sound judgment, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional stakeholders while maintaining a high standard of confidentiality.

Responsibilities:
• Direct daily treasury operations, including payment workflows, receivables activity, cash positioning, and compliance with internal controls and established procedures.
• Lead the month-end close process by reviewing journal entries, validating supporting schedules, and ensuring transactions are recorded accurately.
• Prepare and review financial statements for operating entities, ensuring reporting is timely, complete, and aligned with applicable accounting standards.
• Produce management reports, financial analyses, and other ad hoc deliverables to support business decisions and leadership requests.
• Develop, document, and refine accounting team procedures to strengthen consistency, efficiency, and accountability.
• Partner with colleagues in investment operations, tax, human resources, payroll, and legal to resolve accounting matters and support firmwide initiatives.
• Oversee balance sheet and account reconciliations, investigating discrepancies and driving prompt resolution of outstanding items.
• Manage cash activity and liquidity reporting to support effective planning and day-to-day financial operations.

• At least 5 years of accounting and financial operations experience within a family office, operating company, alternative investment management or professional services setting.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related discipline.

• Strong command of accounting principles with proven ability to apply technical guidance to reporting and operational matters.

• Experience with accounting and financial systems, along with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the broader Microsoft Office Suite.

• Demonstrated success in month-end close, general ledger management, account reconciliations, journal entry review, and financial statement preparation.

• Excellent organizational skills with close attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, leadership capability, and sound problem-solving ability.

• Proven discretion, professionalism, and judgment when handling sensitive financial information.