Accounting Manager

True North Advisors•Dallas, TX

21d

About The Position

True North Advisors is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to lead and strengthen its financial operations. The role oversees the full accounting cycle, timely and accurate financial reporting, client billing and accounts receivable, and effective internal controls. The Accounting Manager partners with leadership on budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and strategic decision support, and supports audit, compliance, and regulatory requirements. The position calls for a hands-on accounting professional with progressive experience, strong technical accounting knowledge, and the ability to improve processes and lead others in a growing financial services environment. True North is an independent registered investment adviser serving high-net-worth individuals and institutional clients. It builds institutional-grade portfolios using public, alternative, and private investments, and manages an alternative platform called Western Alternative Strategies. Founded in 2000, the firm describes its mission as helping clients lead more fulfilled lives through trust, personalization, and simplicity.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
At least three years of progressive accounting experience, including ownership of month-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
Strong knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and internal control practices.
Experience with QuickBooks or a comparable accounting system required.
Advanced Excel skills, including complex formulas, pivot tables, reconciliations, financial models, and data analysis.
High level of discretion, integrity, accountability, and attention to detail.
Experience in wealth management, investment advisory, professional services, or another regulated financial services environment.
Experience improving accounting processes, implementing systems, or supporting business growth and organizational change.

Nice To Haves

Experience with advisory fee billing, client invoicing, Addepar, and Salesforce.

Responsibilities

Own monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring transactions, reconciliations, and financial statements are complete, accurate, and delivered on schedule.
Lead client billing and revenue processes, including fee calculations, invoice review, billing adjustments, cash receipts, and reconciliation to client agreements and custodial data.
Oversee the general ledger and review journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, prepaids, fixed assets, cash activity, and other key balance sheet accounts.
Prepare and review financial statements, management reports, and supporting schedules in accordance with applicable accounting standards and company policies.
Oversee accounts payable, expense reporting, vendor payments, and cash disbursements while maintaining appropriate approval controls.
Partner with department leaders to monitor team and individual budgets, explain financial results, and support sound business decisions.
Develop, document, and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls appropriate for a registered investment adviser environment.
Serve as the primary accounting contact for external auditors, tax advisers, banking partners, vendors, and other financial service providers.
Coordinate financial information and documentation for audits and tax filings.
Perform special projects, financial modeling, and ad hoc analysis as business needs evolve.

Benefits

Competitive base salary.
Competitive bonus potential based on successful execution of firm goals and individual performance metrics.
15 days of PTO for new employees, increasing to 18 days after the second year and increasing thereafter according to a schedule.
Volunteer Time Off (VTO).
Telecommuting opportunities.
401(k) with employer contribution.
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, plus an HSA with a $2,000 annual employer contribution.
Employer reimbursement for professional designations and continuing education.
Free financial planning services for employees and their spouses.
Year-round engagement events, including happy hours, coffee chats, and lunches.