The Family Office Assistant Controller will be responsible to support the day-to-day management of the finance & accounting operations for the Principals, their families and for multiple related business entities, including reconciliation of operating cash and personal investment accounts; budgeting and forecasting; maintaining accurate and up-to-date books and records, and reporting for multiple entities. This will include direct day-to-day responsibility for the Family Office investment entities, and other affiliated FO affiliated entities.

Responsibilities

FO Principals/Family Office

• Under the direction of the FO Controller, assist with the month-end and year-end close, perform account reconciliations, bank reconciliations, prepare and record general ledger entries, cash control and reporting for family and family related entities.
• Support banking activities, including multiple company, personal, and private banking, ensure all bank, custody accounts and lines of credit and brokerage accounts are reconciled and balance to internal systems (QuickBooks); produce accurate and timely reporting of the books and records for the family office.
• Prepare accurate and timely financial reporting and analysis including internal and external monthly financial statements
• Prepare checks and submit wires as needed to meet investment/payment obligations. Ensure pending fund distributions are properly received and accounted for.
• Assist in securing appropriate property, casualty, auto and other Insurance coverage for family members, property and family business entities.
• Track and assemble tax information, including preparation of schedules and reports needed for tax return preparation to assist tax preparers file required returns in a timely
• Assist with various planning functions including cash flow management, estate and gift planning, insurance and financial planning.
• Work closely with FO Controller and CFO and other stakeholders associated with the personal and investment entities, tax accountants, brokers, bankers and insurance agents

Family Office investment Entities

• Maintain Fund Accounting books, records and documents in accordance with the funds governing documents, ensuring there is supporting documentation for all cash, investment and shareholder transactions.
• Manage day to day accounting and management of books for all entities, perform month-end and year-end close, perform account reconciliations, bank reconciliations, prepare and record general ledger entries, record accounts payable and receivables; oversee banking activities, and prepare checks/wires as needed to meet payment obligations, prepare financial reporting and analysis including internal and external monthly financial statements, to flow into overall reporting to Tishman Family Office and Family Office principals.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in math, finance, accounting or other business-related field; CPA preferred
• 7+ years of Accounting experience working for or with a family office, hedge fund, private equity fund, or fund administrator is preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of accounting principles and strong analytical skills
• Comfortable interacting and communicating with C-Level professionals, both internally and externally
• High proficiency with Excel and Word is expected
• Experience with portfolio accounting and general ledger systems; familiarity with QuickBooks is preferred
• Ultra-high attention to detail, problem solver & intellectually curious
• Adhere to the highest level of confidentiality
• Must have a strong work ethic, demonstrate the ability to work effectively as a team player and independently, and possess the flexibility necessary to engage in all functional and administrative aspects of an accounting role
• Familiarity with the alternatives investments space (Hedge Fund/Private Equity), including operations, accounting, legal documents, fund structures and compliance considerations a plus.

Base Compensation: $100,000 - $135,000, DOE