Senior Accountant

Family Office — Accounting & Operations Associate / Manager

Position Overview

A private family office is seeking a highly analytical accounting and operations professional to support the financial, investment, and administrative activities of a sophisticated multi-entity organization. The position will work closely with senior leadership and external advisors and will have broad responsibility across accounting, financial reporting, investment operations, cash management, and process oversight.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounting and financial reporting for family office entities, investments, and operating companies.
• Prepare and review financial statements, management reporting, budgets, forecasts, and cash-flow analyses.
• Coordinate with external accountants, tax advisors, investment managers, banks, and other service providers.
• Reconcile investment accounts, bank accounts, capital activity, and intercompany transactions.
• Monitor cash movements, capital calls, distributions, and liquidity requirements.
• Support investment operations, including trade settlements, portfolio reporting, and performance data.
• Maintain accurate records across multiple entities and ensure timely completion of monthly and year-end close processes.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting, reporting, and operational processes through technology and automation.
• Assist senior leadership with ad hoc financial analysis and strategic projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline from a highly regarded university; preference for candidates from top-tier undergraduate or graduate programs.
• Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is preferred.
• 3–5 years of experience in accounting, audit, investment operations, fund accounting, private equity, asset management, family office, or a related financial-services environment.
• Strong understanding of GAAP, financial statements, reconciliations, and general ledger accounting.
• Experience working with multiple legal entities and complex financial structures.
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling capabilities.
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to identify discrepancies and resolve issues independently.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to work directly with senior executives and external advisors.
• High degree of discretion and professionalism when handling confidential financial information.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a hands-on, entrepreneurial environment.