Overview of the Company:

AFO Capital, Ltd. (“AFO”) is the family office for a Fort Worth-based family which was founded in 2007 when the family’s business was sold. The office is responsible for providing investment management, wealth management and other related services to the members of the family, their various investment partnerships and trusts, and their private foundation (the “family office clients”). Some of the key functions of the office include: investment and portfolio management; accounting, record keeping and financial reporting; coordination of tax planning and trust and estate planning; and coordination of charitable activities.

AFO’s investment and portfolio management program consists of: (1) allocations to outside investment managers focused on fixed income, domestic equities, international equities, credit, private equity, venture capital, natural resources, and other private markets; (2) direct investments in real estate; (3) co-investments alongside AFO managers; and (4) tactical allocation decisions at the asset class level.

Overview of the Position:

The Accounting Assistant’s main responsibility will be to support the accounting team with the management of investment and tax related information to ensure accurate and timely reporting of investment related activities to different members and entities of the family.

Responsibilities:

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Collect, organize, and communicate information to outside providers, including accounting, tax, insurance, and legal providers.
• Perform bookkeeping for family office clients.
• Assist with finance and accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, expense analysis, tax filings, and treasury management.
• Reconcile investment accounts and checking accounts for family office clients.
• Assist with ad hoc reports and projects as needed for firm directors.

Education and Experience Qualifications:

• General understanding of accounting
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and general business accounting software (e.g. QuickBooks)
• Familiarity with different investment securities (stocks, bonds, partnership interests, etc.) and the accounting associated with each security type
• Willingness to learn and become proficient with in-house accounting and document management software
• Tax experience is a strong plus
• Real estate accounting experience is a plus

Personal Qualifications:

• Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented and small office environment.
• Diplomatic, tactful, and discrete concerning confidential information. Must always demonstrate unquestionable integrity.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Compensation will vary based on level of experience
• Health, dental, vision and basic life insurance
• 401(k) plan with 100% match on the first 3% of employee contributions and 50% match on the next 2% of employee contributions

Status: 40 hours per week