Assistant Controller

We are partnering with a highly respected, privately held investment organization seeking an experienced Family Office Assistant Controller / Senior Manager of Accounting to oversee the accounting, financial reporting, treasury, and investment operations of a sophisticated family office.

This is a unique opportunity to work directly with senior family office leadership while supporting a diverse portfolio of real estate, private equity, marketable securities, trusts, partnerships, LLCs, and other private investments.

The ideal candidate is a CPA with strong technical accounting skills, experience managing complex legal entities and investment structures, and the ability to provide meaningful financial insights to senior leadership.

• Oversee accounting and financial reporting for multiple entities, trusts, partnerships, LLCs, and investment structures.
• Prepare and review financial statements, customized management reports, and financial analyses for family office leadership.
• Manage general ledger activity, reconciliations, and monthly and annual reporting processes.
• Oversee treasury operations, cash management, liquidity forecasting, capital funding, and wire transfers.
• Manage investment accounting activities, including capital calls, distributions, subscriptions, redemptions, and investment reconciliations.
• Coordinate with tax professionals, investment managers, attorneys, and external advisors on financial reporting, tax planning, and compliance.
• Support wealth preservation, estate and succession planning initiatives through financial analysis and reporting.
• Provide financial insights supporting investment decisions, liquidity planning, and long-term strategy.
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting, automate processes, and strengthen accounting controls.
• Mentor accounting staff and collaborate closely with senior leadership.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA required.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience.
• Family office experience strongly preferred, but candidates from private investment firms, real estate investment companies, fund accounting, or private client accounting practices will also be considered.
• Experience with multi-entity accounting, partnerships, trusts, private investments, or complex ownership structures.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting, treasury management, cash forecasting, and investment accounting.
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills.
• Experience managing projects, supervising staff, or coordinating with external advisors.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with senior executives, family principals, and trusted advisors.
• Exceptional attention to detail, discretion, and commitment to confidentiality.

• Work directly with senior leadership in a sophisticated private investment environment.
• Gain exposure to a diverse portfolio of real estate, private equity, securities, and alternative investments.
• Take ownership of a broad accounting and financial operations function rather than a narrowly focused corporate accounting role.
• Play an important role in investment reporting, liquidity management, and long-term wealth planning.
• Join an established organization offering stability, professional growth, and meaningful responsibility.