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Senior Accountant (Family Office

Job in New York, New York County, New York, 10261, USA
Listing for: Confidential
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-08-15
Job specializations:
  • Accounting
    Financial Reporting
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 120000 - 160000 USD Yearly USD 120000.00 160000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Senior Accountant (Family Office)
Location: New York

A multi-generational single family office overseeing 300+ entities — partnerships, trusts, operating companies, charitable entities, and real estate — is seeking a Senior Accountant to serve as a primary accountant across its portfolio, including a large affiliated foundation. This is a high-visibility role for someone who thrives managing complexity across multiple entities in a fast-paced, detail-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities
  • Serve as primary accountant for the family office and its foundation, managing day-to-day bookkeeping, reporting, and compliance
  • Perform monthly reconciliations across bank, brokerage, and investment accounts
  • Prepare and route wire transfers with proper supporting documentation, including foundation grants and distributions (tracking against annual minimum distribution requirements)
  • Calculate capital calls and member contributions/distributions across partnership and LLC structures
  • Analyze cash flow and liquidity to support upcoming investments and spending needs
  • Enter/reconcile K-1s and prepare tax work papers for partnerships, trusts, and foundations
  • Maintain audit-ready documentation and support foundation compliance (grant tracking, Form 990-PF support)
  • Identify and elevate discrepancies or process gaps; support workflow standardization
  • Partner closely with the CFO, Controller, and external tax/legal advisors
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA a plus
  • 6+ years progressive accounting experience; family office, private foundation, private equity, or HNW experience strongly preferred
  • Prior experience as primary/lead accountant for a family office strongly preferred
  • Strong grasp of partnership accounting (capital accounts, K-1 allocations, capital calls/distributions)
  • Familiarity with private foundation accounting a plus
  • Archway experience preferred; advanced Excel skills
  • High discretion, strong organizational skills, and ability to work independently across multiple entities
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Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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