Family Office Operations Manager - Accounting

LS Power Development, LLC • East Brunswick Township, NJ

25d • $120,000 - $135,000

About The Position

We are seeking a Family Office Operations Manager (Accounting Focus) to support the financial operations of our family office across multiple entities. This is a hands-on leadership role for a seasoned accounting professional who can balance detailed execution with team oversight and stakeholder communication. The ideal candidate is a working manager within a single-family office with strong technical accounting skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to operate confidently in a high-expectation, high-discretion environment. This role serves as a key liaison between the Director of Family Office and junior accounting staff, as well as external advisors.

Requirements

• Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, with a Master’s degree and/or CPA strongly preferred.
• Bring 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 2 years within a complex multi-entity family office.
• Have a working knowledge of public financial markets and alternative investments including private equity funds, hedge funds, venture capital, etc.
• Have people management experience and enjoy coaching, reviewing, and developing junior team members.
• Possess exceptional attention to detail and take pride in accuracy and well-organized work
• Are a strong communicator who can engage effectively with senior leaders, external partners, and junior staff.
• Are resilient and able to operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-expectation environment while maintaining professionalism and discretion.
• Are comfortable rolling up your sleeves as a working manager, balancing hands-on execution with oversight.
• Have sound judgment, a high level of integrity, and the ability to handle confidential information with care.
• Can translate complex financial information into clear, actionable insights for non-financial audiences.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and execute accounting operations across multiple family office entities
• Prepare, review, and manage monthly close activities, journal entries, and reconciliations
• Develop, review, and maintain working paper packages, with a strong understanding of underlying financial activity
• Prepare financial summaries, analyses, and presentation materials to support leadership and family stakeholders
• Manage cash flow, banking activity, and liquidity across entities
• Coordinate with external accountants, tax advisors, and legal partners
• Ensure accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to internal controls and best practices
• Lead, coach, and review the work of two direct reports, providing ongoing guidance and development
• Act as a day-to-day problem solver and escalation point for accounting and operational matters
• Partner closely with the Director of Family Office on ad hoc projects and evolving priorities

Benefits

• We provide our team the opportunity to share their unique perspectives, solve new challenges, and continue in their career growth.
• We are committed to supporting employees’ happiness, healthiness, and overall well-being by providing comprehensive benefits that include 100% employer paid premium healthcare, paid parental leave and more.

What This Job Offers

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