Assistant Controller

Job Description

Job Description

Hot New Opportunity: Senior Accounting Manager | Prestigious Family Office | NYC

I’m currently partnering on a net new Senior Accounting Manager (maybe will call it Asst. Controller based on experience) opportunity with an incredibly prestigious family office in New York City. This is a net new position due to growth and expansion.

This is a high-exposure role within a sophisticated and complex organization that offers the chance to work closely with senior leadership, including the Controller and, for certain entities, the CFO.

This is an incredible fit for someone who enjoys a broad, fast-paced, high-volume environment and wants to be part of an elite organization with outstanding exposure and excellent benefits.

As always, this is a permanent, full time, fully benefited salaried position (this is NOT a temp role or temp to perm).

They are located in midtown NYC and are in the office 4 days and remote 1 day.

Compensation Package based on experience:

Senior Accounting Manager (maybe will call it Asst. Controller based on experience)

Base: $185 - $250k base + discretionary bonus + robust 401k matching + profit sharing

Why this opportunity stands out:

✅ Prestigious family office with over 250+ entities

✅ Complex structure including 100+ partnerships and trusts

✅ Highly visible finance and accounting team of 15, including the CFO, Controller, this Senior Accounting Manager, and 11 accounting professionals in NYC

What the role will focus on:

• General ledger, Accruals, Month-end close

• Financial reporting

• Capital calls and distributions

• Exposure to some private equity funds

• Broad family office accounting responsibilities, ranging from family business ventures to certain personal financial matters

• Supporting a highly active environment with 600+ bank accounts and 1,000+ wires per month

Leadership responsibilities:

• Manage 2–3 staff, reviewing of work product, mentor and develop team members

Who are you?

• Currently working at a Family Office or coming out of a Business Mgmt. firm dealing with high-net-worth clientele
• A minimum of a BA/BS in accounting from a top accredited school
• B4/Public Accounting and/or a CPA are a +
• 15+ years of experience.

Exceptional communications skills are required. A great dynamic personality and the ability to work along your fellow colleagues is crucial. He or she must be able to effectively collaborate with individuals both inside and outside the company.

If you would like to be considered for this position, please email your resume in a word document to View email address on ziprecruiter.com