Family Office Operations Manager - Accounting Focus

Family Office Operations Manager (Accounting Focus)

Our client is seeking a Family Office Operations Manager (Accounting Focus) to support the financial operations of their family office across multiple entities. This is a hands‑on leadership role for a seasoned accounting professional who can balance detailed execution with team oversight and stakeholder communication.

The ideal candidate is a working manager within a single‑family office environment who brings strong technical accounting expertise, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to operate confidently in a high‑expectation, high‑discretion setting. This role serves as a key liaison between the Director of Family Office, junior accounting staff, and external advisors.

• Oversee and execute accounting operations across multiple family office entities
• Prepare, review, and manage monthly close activities, including journal entries and reconciliations
• Develop, review, and maintain comprehensive working paper packages with a deep understanding of underlying financial activity
• Prepare financial summaries, analyses, and presentation materials for leadership and family stakeholders
• Manage cash flow, banking activity, and liquidity planning across entities
• Coordinate with external accountants, tax advisors, and legal partners
• Ensure accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to internal controls and best practices
• Lead, coach, and review the work of two direct reports, providing ongoing development and guidance
• Serve as a day‑to‑day problem solver and escalation point for accounting and operational matters
• Partner closely with the Director of Family Office on ad‑hoc initiatives and evolving priorities

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required;
  Master’s degree and/or CPA strongly preferred
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 2 years within a complex, multi‑entity family office
• Working knowledge of public financial markets and alternative investments, including private equity, hedge funds, venture capital, and other alternative structures
• Prior people management experience with a passion for mentoring and developing junior professionals
• Exceptional attention to detail with a strong commitment to accuracy and organization
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with senior leadership, external partners, and internal staff
• Demonstrated ability to operate in a fast‑paced, high‑expectation environment with professionalism and discretion
• Comfortable serving as a working manager, balancing hands‑on execution with leadership responsibilities
• High integrity, sound judgment, and experience handling sensitive and confidential information
• Ability to translate complex financial information into clear, actionable insights for non‑financial stakeholders

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting.

The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer:
Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied.

Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.