Asset & Wealth Management, Private Wealth Management, Goldman Sachs Family Office, Private Client Accounting and Payment Services Lead, Vice President - New York

Overview

Goldman Sachs Family Office (GSFO) is seeking a Vice President to lead a new private client accounting and payment services offering for its most strategic Ultra-High-Net-Worth (UHNW) clients. The role involves implementing and scaling a comprehensive service model that addresses the intricate financial affairs of complex family structures.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team responsible for comprehensive accounting and payment services, leveraging agentic AI technology to deliver this offering at greater scale and quality.
• Led the implementation of the practice, establishing robust processes, selecting and leveraging cutting-edge technology, and creating scalable systems to support rapid growth and ensure consistent service quality.
• Recruit, develop, and lead a high-performing team of bill pay and accounting specialists.
• Foster a culture of excellence, collaboration, continuous learning, and client-centricity.
• Provide strategic oversight for all aspects of UHNW client financial operations, including end-to-end bill payment, multi-entity accounting, general ledger maintenance, and meticulous reconciliation of bank, brokerage, and credit card accounts.
• Drive the production of detailed financial reports, statements, cash flow analyses, budgeting, and forecasting tailored to the sophisticated needs of UHNW families and their various entities (e.g., trusts, LLCs, partnerships).
• Maintain and reconcile all financial accounts, ensuring accuracy and resolving discrepancies.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for client communications related to billing and financial matters.
• Liaise effectively with Private Wealth Advisors and external stakeholders, including legal, financial, and other professional advisors.
• Handle all sensitive financial information with the utmost discretion and confidentiality.
• Manage and reconcile client data for ultra-high-net-worth families and related entities.
• Deep understanding of QuickBooks, Sage Intacct or similar platforms to support historical integrations.
• Occasional travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree Required, preferably in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• An ACCA/CPA certification is highly desirable.
• A minimum of 10-15 years of progressive experience in accounting, financial management, or family office operations, with at least 5-7 years focused on UHNW individuals or families, including experience in a private family office or multi-family office environment.
• Exposure to investment reporting, alternative assets, or trust/estate accounting.
• Proven experience in designing, building, leading, and scaling an accounting or financial services practice or team, specifically for UHNW clients.
• Deep expertise in accounting principles, financial reporting, and complex multi-entity accounting (e.g., Trusts, LLCs, LPs, Partnership Interests).
• Advanced proficiency with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Intacct, NetSuite) and / or experience with bill pay platforms.
• Exceptional Excel skills.
• Experience with state and federal tax matters is a plus.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a desire to work in a team-oriented environment.
• Resourceful, self-starter, attentive to detail and capable of multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment.
• Securities Industry Essentials (SIE), Series 7 & Series 63 exams (must be obtained within first 3 months of employment).

About Goldman Sachs

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