THPFO Director of Accounting/Controller
THP Family Office Management LLC (“THPFO”) is a single family office located in Deerfield, IL (25 miles North of
Chicago). The office was founded in 2007 to oversee and meet the financial, investment and philanthropic activities and
needs of the family members. We are a growing team tasked with evolving and restructuring the office to best provide
services for current family members while maintaining flexibility to strategically shift as necessary to best serve future
generations. We currently serve four households and three generations.
THPFO is looking for a Director of Accounting/Controller to direct, coordinate and manage the day-to-day accounting
operations for the office, family and related entities. This is an exciting opportunity to be an integral partner in
developing the office’s future service offering, internal processes and evaluating opportunities for improvement.
Responsibilities:
- Manage day-to-day accounting operations for the Family Office and all related entities
- Conduct monthly bank reconciliations
- Manage the Allvue accounting system and prepare/review all period end journal entries
- Work closely with Executive Director to complete the Allvue software implementation
- Oversee bill payment and cash management for FO and related/serviced entities
- Assist Executive Director with liquidity planning/projections for each entity
- Oversee year-end tax compliance process with outside tax accountants
- Prepare annual trust accountings for trustees and beneficiaries
- Produce accurate and timely financial reports through Allvue and Excel as requested including net worth statements, asset allocation reports, period end financial statements, period-to-date income generation summary
- Monitor existing philanthropic giving and grant timelines
- Maintain accurate and timely basis records for investments
- Attend family meetings and assist with the preparation of meeting material and meeting minutes
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree, with background in Accounting, Finance, Tax preferred; MBA and/or CPA considered a plus
- 6+ years of experience working with UHNW individuals and/or other family offices
- Experience and competency working with Allvue (fka Alta Return - or other similar accounting aggregators),
- QuickBooks, Quicken and the Microsoft Office showing a high level of competency in Excel
- Experience with Power BI reporting and various custodian/brokerage firm online and reporting platforms
- Knowledge of UHNW individual, partnership and trust structured and tax compliance matters
- Careful attention to detail to ensure accuracy and completeness of work
- Strong organizational and time management skills with ability to work independently
- Ability to effectively communicate timeline for deliverables and expected challenges
- Problem solver willing take on new challenges/assignments with a focus on regular improvement/enhancement
- Understanding/sensitivity to confidential matters
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
Compensation:
The position offers an industry competitive salary commensurate with experience, incentive compensation and
comprehensive benefits. Flexible hours/schedule.
Deerfield, IL