Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant Overview

• The Senior Accountant will oversee accounting and cash management across multiple entities, including a large foundation.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external advisors to ensure financial accuracy and compliance.
• Manage reconciliations, capital call calculations, and cash flow analyses with precision and discretion.
• Support tax workpaper preparation and ensure accurate documentation for audits.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives and standardize workflows across entities.
• Work in a hybrid environment, combining onsite and remote flexibility.
• Join a dynamic family office managing a diverse portfolio of entities.
• Leverage your expertise to support a high-volume, fast-paced financial environment.

Senior Accountant Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Perform monthly reconciliations of bank, brokerage, and investment accounts across multiple entities.
• Prepare wire transfer requests with supporting documentation and route for signature.
• Calculate capital calls and member contributions/distributions for partnerships and LLCs.
• Analyze cash flow and liquidity to determine funds available for investments and spending.
• Enter and reconcile K-1s and other tax documents into the accounting system.
• Prepare tax workpapers for partnerships, trusts, and foundations.
• Maintain organized, audit-ready documentation in shared entity folders.
• Support foundation-specific compliance requirements, including grant tracking and Form 990-PF preparation.
• Assist with ad hoc requests from CFO, Controller, Manager, and external advisors.

Senior Accountant Job Requirements

• Bachelor of Science (BS) in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably in a family office setting.
• Proficiency in general ledger systems and financial software applications.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail in high-volume environments.
• Experience with tax workpapers and compliance for partnerships and foundations.
• Ability to work independently while coordinating with internal and external teams.
• Familiarity with grant tracking and minimum distribution requirements for charitable entities.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to maintain audit-ready documentation.
• Preferred 7 years of experience in accounting roles with managerial responsibilities.