Senior Manager, Family Office Accounting

Senior Manager, Family Office Accounting Overview

• The Senior Manager, Family Office Accounting will oversee accounting operations for a complex structure of 300+ entities in a dynamic family office environment.
• Lead accounting processes for private equity, real estate investments, and other high-value assets, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Collaborate with internal tax teams and external fund managers to resolve discrepancies and streamline financial data collection.
• Develop and maintain robust accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls tailored to a high-entity-count structure.
• Mentor and train accounting staff, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and consistency in accounting operations.
• Contribute to special projects, entity structuring initiatives, and ad hoc reporting requests to support organizational goals.
• Join a prestigious family office offering exposure to complex investment structures and professional growth opportunities.

Senior Manager, Family Office Accounting Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial records for partnerships, operating companies, and trusts.
• Review accounting workpapers prepared for tax return preparation, ensuring technical accuracy and completeness.
• Coordinate with fund managers and third-party administrators to obtain and validate financial data.
• Ensure proper accounting treatment for complex investments, including private equity funds and real estate holdings.
• Serve as a primary liaison to internal tax teams, facilitating seamless communication and collaboration.
• Train and mentor accounting staff, addressing technical questions and promoting professional development.
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and consistency in accounting operations.
• Assist with special projects, entity structuring initiatives, and ad hoc reporting requests as needed.

Senior Manager, Family Office Accounting Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA strongly preferred.
• 15+ years of progressive accounting experience, including management or supervisory roles.
• Strong expertise in partnership accounting and complex investment structures.
• Experience in family office, private equity, real estate, hedge fund, or public accounting settings.
• Proven ability to review workpapers for tax preparation and coordinate with tax professionals.
• Exceptional attention to detail, organization, and communication skills.
• Preferred experience with Big 4 or top-tier public accounting firms.
• Exposure to Archway software and family office environments is advantageous.