Family Office Accounting Manager

Perry Homes•Houston, TX

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to join our investment-focused, high-performing single family office team. This is a newly created role for an experienced accountant who will partner across the family office team to support a broad range of accounting and financial functions and will lead the transition to a fully in-house accounting function. Core responsibilities will include monthly accounting close, financial reporting, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial operations, and collaborating with external tax advisors.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field required; CPA preferred
Personal and professional integrity
At least 5 years of hands-on accounting experience, ideally within a family office, private investment firm, or reputable tax/accounting organization serving UHNW clients
Strong proficiency in general ledger management, journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close processes
Ability to design and document internal controls, accounting policies, and repeatable month-end close procedures
Project-management skills sufficient to plan and execute a transition from external accounting providers while maintaining accuracy and continuity
Experience with Schedule K-1s and partnership allocations
Experience working with multiple legal entities and complex ownership structures
Solid understanding of budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance analysis
Ability to work independently and prioritize multiple workstreams
Attention to detail and organizational skills
Ability to exercise the highest level of discretion in handling sensitive information
Strong computer skills including high proficiency in Microsoft Office

Nice To Haves

Experience with partnership and trust tax accounting is a plus
Experience with Sage Intacct a plus

Responsibilities

Lead the near-term transition of currently outsourced accounting to a fully in-house function, including transferring knowledge and records from third-party accountants while maintaining accuracy and continuity throughout the transition
Maintain general ledgers and perform month-end close for select investment vehicles, trusts, and personal entities, including preparing and posting journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting analysis across multiple legal entities
Account for multiple entities and family office structures, including intercompany transactions, eliminations, and consolidated reporting, and maintain supporting schedules for loans, transfers, and allocations
Process accounts payable, expense coding, and vendor payments for household and entity-level obligations
Initially assist in preparing financial statements, management reports, presentations, and portfolio performance reports, including quarterly statements prepared in coordination with third-party accountants and supporting documentation for internal management, tax, compliance, and statutory purposes, with the near-term goal of leading this initiative
Coordinate documentation for outside tax preparers and assist with K-1, 1099, and partnership reporting cycles
Coordinate with tax and legal advisors on year-end planning, estimated payments, and entity structuring needs
As needed, coordinate with the operating company’s accounting and finance departments
Initially support budgeting, forecasting, financial performance analysis, and cash flow forecasting and liquidity tracking across entities, with the goal of eventually leading the cash flow and liquidity work
Assist with ad hoc analyses, special projects, and operational and administrative tasks