Family Office Accounting Manager
Perry Homes · Houston, TX · 1 mo ago
On-siteAccountingFull-time
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to join our investment-focused, high-performing single family office team. This is a newly created role for an experienced accountant who will partner across the family office team to support a broad range of accounting and financial functions and will lead the transition to a fully in-house accounting function.
Core Responsibilities
- Lead the near-term transition of currently outsourced accounting to a fully in-house function, including transferring knowledge and records from third-party accountants while maintaining accuracy and continuity throughout the transition
- Maintain general ledgers and perform month-end close for select investment vehicles, trusts, and personal entities, including preparing and posting journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting analysis across multiple legal entities
- Account for multiple entities and family office structures, including intercompany transactions, eliminations, and consolidated reporting, and maintain supporting schedules for loans, transfers, and allocations
- Process accounts payable, expense coding, and vendor payments for household and entity-level obligations
- Initially assist in preparing financial statements, management reports, presentations, and portfolio performance reports, including quarterly statements prepared in coordination with third-party accountants and supporting documentation for internal management, tax, compliance, and statutory purposes, with the near-term goal of leading this initiative
- Cook up documentation for outside tax preparers and assist with K-1, 1099, and partnership reporting cycles
- Cook up documentation for outside tax preparers and assist with K-1, 1099, and partnership reporting cycles
- Cook up documentation for outside tax preparers and assist with K-1, 1099, and partnership reporting cycles
- Coordinate with tax and legal advisors on year-end planning, estimated payments, and entity structuring needs
- As needed, coordinate with the operating company's accounting and finance departments
- Initially support budgeting, forecasting, financial performance analysis, and cash flow forecasting and liquidity tracking across entities, with the goal of eventually leading the cash flow and liquidity work
- Absorb and analyze ad hoc analyses, special projects, and operational and administrative tasks
Requirements
- Professional Experience / Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field required; CPA preferred
- Personal and professional integrity
- At least 5 years of hands-on accounting experience, ideally within a family office, private investment firm, or reputable tax/accounting organization serving UHNW clients
- Strong proficiency in general ledger management, journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close processes
- Ability to design and document internal controls, accounting policies, and repeatable month-end close procedures
- Project-management skills sufficient to plan and execute a transition from external accounting providers while maintaining accuracy and continuity
- Experience with Schedule K-1s and partnership allocations
- Experience with partnership and trust tax accounting is a plus
- Experience working with multiple legal entities and complex ownership structures
- Solid understanding of budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance analysis
- Ability to work independently and prioritize multiple workstreams
- Attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to exercise the highest level of discretion in handling sensitive information
- Strong computer skills including high proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Experience with Sage Intacct a plus
Benefits
- Health & Wellness
- Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Fitness Reimbursement
- Financial Planning
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Company-Paid Life & Disability Insurance
- Supplemental Coverage Options
- Time Off & Life Balance
- PTO & Paid Holidays
- Leave of Absence Programs
- Perry Homes Family College Fund
- New Home & Employee Discounts
- Pet Perks, Travel Assistance, & More