Family Office Finance/Accounting Manager

A multi-generational Family on Long Island whose business is developing and expanding is seeking to hire a Family Office Finance/Accounting Manager.  This position will interact directly with Family Members as this role is integral to their business and personal affairs.  As a key member of the team, you will be responsible for all family related finance, accounting and reporting.  As with all family office related roles, the tasks will vary and constantly change. Discretion is critical, and confidentiality is a requirement for this position.  

Responsibilities

• Maintain day-to-day general ledger functions
• Establish appropriate charts of account
• Analyze transactions, ensuring proper documentation & preparation of journal entries
• Review all GL postings
• Prepare bank, investment and credit card reconciliations
• Prepare and/or review monthly and periodic ad hoc reports such as:
•    Investment/Liquidity schedules
•    Dividends & distributions to/from related entities
•    Marketable securities
•    Summary of proposed transactions
•    Intra-family Loan schedules
•    Financial Statements for all entities
•    Combining statements, as necessary
•    Personal financial statements, as appropriate
• Coach and develop staff as appropriate
• Monitor activity in bank accounts to ensure adequate funding
• Liaise with all banks to ensure timely and efficient processing of transactions
• Respond to Family members’ requests for assistance and information
• Work independently and as part of a team on miscellaneous projects as needed

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, CPA preferred
• 5+ years relevant experience
• Strong working knowledge of QuickBooks and Microsoft Office

Additional Qualifications:

• Self-motivated, demonstrates a strong desire to succeed and encourages excellence in others
• Ability to handle the most basic to the most complex of activities with the same energy and passion
• Quickly adapt to changing circumstances
• Ability to work under pressure and ambiguity
• Desire to seek improvement and better solutions to situations and challenges
• Discretion and tact, asking the right questions at the right time
• Ability to anticipate informational needs of diverse audiences and tailor verbal and written communications appropriately
• Passion for creative thinking and problem solving