Job Description
Job DescriptionWe are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager/Supervisor to support a sophisticated family office and advisory environment in New York, New York. This position oversees accounting activities across a range of entities, including individuals, trusts, foundations, investment structures, and privately held businesses, while helping keep financial matters organized and moving forward. The role is well suited for someone who is detail oriented and values accuracy, collaboration, and hands-on involvement in both reporting and operational coordination within an in-office setting.
Responsibilities:
• Direct and review day-to-day bookkeeping performed by internal team members and external providers to promote accuracy and consistency across entities.
• Maintain complete accounting records and ledgers for individuals, trusts, private foundations, limited liability companies, partnerships, and investment-related structures.
• Prepare reconciliations, supporting schedules, journal entries, and financial reports to support monthly and annual accounting close activities.
• Analyze account activity to identify irregular items, incomplete information, and transactions that require follow-up or correction.
• Monitor investment-related accounting, including the recording of capital activity, distributions, and other portfolio transactions.
• Support reporting and accounting needs tied to real estate assets and other closely managed investment holdings.
• Assemble annual tax support files, organize source documentation, and coordinate information requests with external tax advisors without preparing returns directly.
• Track open matters, deadlines, cash activity, and administrative requests across multiple clients and entities while maintaining orderly digital records.
• Work closely with attorneys, investment professionals, advisors, and family members or beneficiaries on routine financial and administrative matters as needed.• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related discipline.
• At least five years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong working knowledge of QuickBooks Desktop and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Familiarity with UltraTax and a practical understanding of individual tax reporting concepts.
• Solid command of general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, month-end close, and financial statement preparation.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities with excellent organization and attention to detail.
• Experience supporting high-net-worth individuals, family offices, trusts, estates, foundations, partnerships, or real estate entities is preferred.
• CPA credential or progress toward certification is preferred but not required.