Family Office - Assistant Controller

We are partnering with a single family office to hire an Assistant Controller who will play a critical, hands-on role across the full accounting lifecycle. This individual will support complex multi-asset investment accounting while also owning day-to-day operational accounting for family entities, operating companies, and holding structures.

This is an A–Z accounting role requiring someone comfortable moving between investment reporting, entity-level accounting, and detailed transactional work.

Key Responsibilities

Investment Accounting & Reporting

• Maintain accounting and reporting across multiple investment strategies.
• Track capital calls, distributions, and commitments across fund investments
• Record investment activity, valuations, and performance reporting
• Coordinate with external fund administrators, custodians, and investment managers
• Support quarterly and annual investment reporting packages for family stakeholders
• Assist with look-through reporting and consolidation across investment vehicles

Entity, Operational & General Accounting (A–Z)

• Own full-cycle accounting for family entities, holding companies, and operating entities
• Handle:
• Journal entries
• Cash management and reconciliations
• Accounts payable and expense allocations
• Intercompany accounting and eliminations
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow analysis
• Ensure accurate tracking of owner distributions, management fees, and related-party transactions

Controls, Compliance & Process Improvement

• Assist with internal controls, policies, and accounting procedures
• Support tax preparation by coordinating with external tax advisors and providing schedules
• Help streamline processes, improve reporting, and implement best practices as the office scales
• Participate in audits or reviews as needed

Ideal Background

• 5–10+ years of accounting experience with exposure to:
• Family offices, private investment firms, or alternative asset managers
• Public accounting with investment, financial services, or complex entity experience
• Strong understanding of investment accounting and entity-level accounting
• Experience working in lean, high-touch environments where you “own the work”
• Comfortable with both strategic reporting and detailed transactional work
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with accounting systems used in family office or investment environments