Controller, Accounting, Financial Compliance

Controller

This is a business line within a family office created to manage the wealth, investments and financial affairs for a high net-worth group.

The Controller reports to the CFO. This position is responsible for the accounting for multiple restaurant entities. This individual must own all the accounting functions, ensure financial controls are followed.

Accounting & Financial Management

• Review and process personal and household expenditures for family members.
• Monitor cash balances and assist with cash flow planning.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Book journal entries for Investments and K1's for investments

Bank Reconciliations & Cash Management

• Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and adjusting entries.
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations across multiple personal and entity accounts.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies, outstanding items, and unusual transactions.
• Monitor account activity for accuracy and fraud prevention.
• Oversee credit card charges and credit card reconciliations.
• Coordinate wire transfers, ACH payments, and banking relationships.

Tax Compliance & Tax Return Support

• Compile financial information and supporting documentation for entity tax returns.
• Prepare tax work papers and schedules for external CPAs and tax advisors.
• Track estimated tax payments and filing deadlines.
• Assist with gathering information for income tax, gift tax, trust tax, and property tax filings.
• Maintain tax records and organize annual tax documentation.

State Registration & Entity Compliance

• Maintain compliance for LLCs, partnerships, trusts, and other entities.
• Prepare and file annual state registrations, business renewals, and required reports.
• Monitor filing deadlines and ensure entities remain in good standing.
• Coordinate with registered agents, attorneys, and outside advisors.
• Maintain corporate records, organizational documents, and compliance calendars.

Vendor & Professional Advisor Coordination

• Coordinate requests for financial information and documentation.
• Assist with special projects and financial analyses for family principals.

Internal Controls & Recordkeeping

• Maintain confidential financial records and sensitive personal information.
• Develop and improve accounting procedures and internal controls.
• Ensure proper document retention and secure filing systems.
• Support audits, reviews, and due diligence requests.

Preferred Profile

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
• At least 1
  -3+ years of full-cycle accounting experience.

Technical Competencies

• Mastery of Quick Books, Sage,
• Maintain Sage Intacct Systems (Financial Software) ONGOING
• Add Users/Maintain Acess
• Load Budgets
• Create Financial Reports
• Close/Reopen Periods
• Maintain Chart of Accounts
• Maintain Department Codes/Classes
• Advanced Excel capability for cash flow forecasting and Budgeting
• Clear comprehension of GAAP, trust accounting rules

Behavioral Attributes

• Unwavering ability to manage sensitive, ultra-high-net-worth data with total confidentiality.
• Hyper-vigilant focus on tracking variances across multiple entities without dropping execution velocity.

Location:

Amherst, NH (Hybrid office)