Associate Director, Accounting Manager

Cresset Capital • Palo Alto, CA

20d

About The Position

About Cresset Cresset is a firm built by clients, for clients. As an independent, award-winning multi-family office and private investment firm, we are reimagining the way wealth is experienced. Our purpose is to help ensure that both wealth and life are fully optimized—integrated, intentional, and aligned with each client’s vision of success. We provide access to the caliber of talent, ideas, and investment opportunities typically available to the largest single-family offices and institutions. Our approach is personalized, entrepreneurial, and client-first. Proudly owned by our clients and employees, Cresset was built to endure. We are creating a 100+ year firm—one focused on delivering an exceptional experience, not only for the families we serve but for the team that serves them. Recognized by Barron’s and Forbes among the nation’s top RIA firms, and as one of the industry’s best places to work, Cresset is guided by long-term relationships, shared success, and a belief that wealth should serve a life well lived. Overview Manage Accounting staff, banking relationships, verify disbursements and wire confirms with bank. Assist partners with proper income/expense management on the clients. This position works with the Client Service Partner and Client Service Team to manage the day-to-day deliverables to clients. Description Train staff and be a knowledgeable resource for basic accounting, software needs and proper communication techniques Management of Accounting service team and coordination of efforts/projects across service lines (Family Office Services/Specialty service lines (Insurance, Estate and Gift, Philanthropy). Scheduling resources to provide day-to-day service and special projects such as financials for non-Accounting clients, tax workpapers, company parties Manages banking relationship, opening, closing and authorizing account access. Train and manage Accounting staff. Reviewing day to day work and encouraging professional growth both in house and external support. Review monthly and quarterly financial statements to clients and/or client service teams in a timely and accurate manner Designing standard deliverables such as financials and updating reports as client needs change i.e. cash flow reports and projected cash flow reports, budgets, ect. Review monthly account and bank reconciliations to verify standard procedures are being maintained to ensure accuracy of client data, and proper asset controls are maintained Manage complex engagements through the ability to schedule multiple tasks simultaneously in order to complete a deliverable in a timely manner. Coordinate and manage overall Accounting workload to ensure sufficient coverage during absences. Alerting Partner to possible client asset protection issues. Perform same duties as Senior Accountant as need arises.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field preferred.
• 7-10 years accounting experience with individual accounting, small companies, or consolidated financial
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.
• Proficient in Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Manage Accounting staff, banking relationships, verify disbursements and wire confirms with bank.
• Assist partners with proper income/expense management on the clients.
• Train staff and be a knowledgeable resource for basic accounting, software needs and proper communication techniques
• Management of Accounting service team and coordination of efforts/projects across service lines (Family Office Services/Specialty service lines (Insurance, Estate and Gift, Philanthropy).
• Scheduling resources to provide day-to-day service and special projects such as financials for non-Accounting clients, tax workpapers, company parties
• Manages banking relationship, opening, closing and authorizing account access.
• Train and manage Accounting staff.
• Reviewing day to day work and encouraging professional growth both in house and external support.
• Review monthly and quarterly financial statements to clients and/or client service teams in a timely and accurate manner
• Designing standard deliverables such as financials and updating reports as client needs change i.e. cash flow reports and projected cash flow reports, budgets, ect.
• Review monthly account and bank reconciliations to verify standard procedures are being maintained to ensure accuracy of client data, and proper asset controls are maintained
• Manage complex engagements through the ability to schedule multiple tasks simultaneously in order to complete a deliverable in a timely manner.
• Coordinate and manage overall Accounting workload to ensure sufficient coverage during absences.
• Alerting Partner to possible client asset protection issues.
• Perform same duties as Senior Accountant as need arises.

Benefits

• Cresset offers a competitive compensation package including an annual incentive and a benefits package to all full-time employees including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, health savings accounts, short and long-term disability insurance, voluntary critical and accident insurance, and pre-tax parking and transportation programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager