Accounting Manager

Managing Director - Texas

Executive Search Professional, Accounting and Finance |  |  | Texas CPA Member

Steven Douglas has been exclusively engaged on a unique search for a Family Office Accounting opportunity in Austin, Texas. This role is on-site, 5 days a week. Firm is offering relocation assistance.

This is a newly created role for an experienced Accountant who will partner across the Finance team to support a broad range of accounting and tax functions. Core responsibilities will include preparing and posting accounting entries, monthly accounting close, and tax reporting processes. He or she will also work cross-functionally on ad-hoc projects and long-term strategic initiatives.

• Prepare analysis and account reconciliations for financial accounts across multiple legal entities
• Prepare and post journal entries as part of the day-to-day accounting operations
• Maintain accuracy of the general ledger and support monthly and quarterly close processes
• Assist in the preparation and review of financial statements and prepare supporting documentation for internal management, tax, compliance and statutory purposes
• Compile and prepare PBC schedules and documentation for the external tax preparer
• Assist with partnership and trust accounting for family office entities
• Assist in preparing expense analysis and variance reports
• Assist with various ad hoc operational and administrative tasks as requested
• Support an environment of continual process improvement, identifying areas to improve accuracy, enhance reporting, improve processes and/or gain operational efficiencies
• Foster positive, collaborative environment by promoting transparency and clear communication

• Personal and professional integrity
• Ideally at least 5 years of hands‑on accounting experience, ideally within a family office, private investment firm, or reputable tax/accounting organization serving UHNW clients
• Strong proficiency in general ledger management, journal entries, reconciliations, and month‑end close processes
• Experience with Schedule K‑1s and partnership allocations
• Experience with partnership and trust tax accounting is a plus
• Experience working with multiple legal entities and complex ownership structures
• Ability to work independently and prioritize multiple work streams
• Attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to exercise the highest level of discretion in handling sensitive information
• Strong computer skills including high proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Knowledge in Quick Books and/or Microsoft Dynamics a plus

• Bachelor’s of Business Administration required (Accounting major preferred)

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Accounting/Auditing, Finance, and Analyst

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