Vice President, Accounting

About the Role

A private multi-family office of an investment firm is seeking a Vice President of Accounting to support its enterprise, principals, and affiliated non-profit organizations. This role reports to the Director of Tax and involves managing the end-to-end accounting lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Manage individual capital accounts, distributions, and contributions for each principal
• Track and reconcile balance sheets, including illiquid and alternative asset holdings
• Prepare customized reporting packages reflecting each principal’s unique entity structure and reporting preferences
• Coordinate with tax, finance, and investment teams to reflect portfolio activity accurately in the books
• Reconcile investment activity against custodian and administrator statements
• Account for SPVs created by the family office; manage capital calls, carried interest, and fee calculations
• Prepare and review consolidated and entity-level financial statements
• Maintain general ledger integrity across a complex multi-entity chart of accounts
• Oversee month-end and year-end close processes
• Monitor cash positions and coordinate funding for capital calls and expenses
• Maintain banking relationships and reconcile multiple bank and custodial accounts
• Support the Director of Tax with K-1 preparation and maintain records for tax compliance
• Maintain accounting policies and internal controls consistent with SEC requirements
• Collaborate with various teams to ensure accurate financial data flows
• Manage third-party vendors supporting the accounting and reporting lifecycles

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field required; Master’s degree a plus
• 7-10+ years of relevant experience, ideally at a professional accounting firm or multi-family office
• CPA required; CFP, CFA, or MST a plus
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and multi-entity/consolidated accounting
• Experience with high-net-worth individuals’ personal financial reporting
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with accounting software
• High discretion and confidentiality standards expected in a family office environment
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage competing deadlines
• Excellent communication skills and adaptability to a growing organization

Pay

Salary: $150,000 – $175,000, plus bonus