Role OverviewThe organization is undergoing a significant transformation as it establishes itself as an independent family office. This position offers an opportunity to work directly with the CFO, oversee a small accounting team, and help develop the accounting infrastructure, systems, and processes supporting the organization.
What You Will Do
Oversee daily accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accruals, reconciliations, and financial reporting. Manage accounting related to family members' personal expenses, household operations, and associated financial activities.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in management company or corporate accounting, demonstrated leadership experience, and an interest in overseeing the day-to-day accounting operations of a sophisticated family office.
Requirements
- 7–10+ years of progressive accounting experience
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- CPA strongly preferred
- Experience within a family office, private equity firm, alternative asset manager, or corporate accounting environment
- Strong understanding of general ledger accounting, financial reporting, journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close
- Experience with management company, corporate, or operating company accounting
- Prior experience managing or supervising accounting professionals
- Strong knowledge of accounting systems and ERP platforms; Oracle NetSuite experience preferred
- Experience implementing accounting systems, developing procedures, or improving accounting processes is highly desirable
Benefits
- Base salary of $150,000–$200,000
- Discretionary annual cash bonus, potentially 10%–30%
- Hybrid work arrangement requiring four days per week in the New York City office
- Opportunity to work directly with the CFO and senior leadership
- Long-term career opportunity within an established family office
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