Controller - Family Office

Responsibilities

Kforce's client, an Ultra High Net Worth business owner and founder, seeks a Controller for their newly established Single Family Office in Boston, MA. The Controller will be responsible for building out the financial and accounting organization and will own all financial operations, internal controls, reporting, and coordination with external tax, audit, legal, and investment service providers. This is a hands‑on leadership role requiring solid technical accounting skills, strong judgment, and the ability to operate in a fast‑moving, high‑trust environment.

Will work closely with the Executive Director and serve as a key steward of the family's financial strategy and integrity. This is a very attractive role and is not remote – it's based in beautiful, historic Boston.

• Financial Operations & Controls
• Accounting & Consolidation
• Tax Coordination
• Transition from Multi‑Family Office
• Risk, Compliance & Best Practices
• Vendor & Advisor Management
• Financial Reporting

• 10+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience; CPA is preferred
• Recent prior experience in a single or multi‑family office, private equity or hedge fund or accounting firm servicing ultra‑high net worth client base
• Strong knowledge of entity accounting, consolidations, trust and partnership structures, cash management and controls
• Experience working with external auditors and tax advisors
• High level of discretion and professionalism
• Experience implementing or upgrading financial systems
• Previous experience transitioning from multi‑family office is a plus
• Exposure to complex estate structures is a plus
• Familiarity with operating company owners or pre‑liquidity families is a plus

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note:

Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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