Family Office Senior Accountant

Northgate Gonzalez Markets•Anaheim, CA

12h•Onsite

About The Position

Northgate Gonzalez Market is seeking a highly skilled Senior Accountant with deep experience in family office environments, investment accounting, and trust accounting. This role will be responsible for overseeing complex accounting activities for high-net-worth individuals, trusts, and investment entities, while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely reporting. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and comfortable working with sophisticated financial structures and confidential information.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (required)
5+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably within a family office or similar environment
Strong experience with investment accounting and trust accounting
Solid understanding of GAAP and accounting for partnerships and investment entities
Advanced proficiency in Excel
High level of discretion and professionalism when handling confidential information

Nice To Haves

CPA or progress toward CPA strongly preferred
Experience with alternative investments (private equity, hedge funds, real estate)
Familiarity with accounting systems used in family offices (e.g., Addepar, Orion, Black Diamond, Yardi, or similar)
Experience working with tax professionals on complex filings
Prior experience supporting high-net-worth individuals or multi-entity structures
Bi-lingual (Spanish)

Responsibilities

Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for family office entities, investment vehicles, and trusts
Maintain general ledger activity, journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end close processes
Track and reconcile multi-asset investment portfolios including private equity, hedge funds, real estate, and marketable securities
Record capital calls, distributions, realized and unrealized gains/losses, and partnership allocations
Coordinate with custodians, investment advisors, and external managers
Perform trust accounting and prepare trust financial statements in accordance with governing documents
Track trust income, principal, beneficiary distributions, and allocations
Support fiduciary reporting and compliance requirements
Assist with estate-related accounting activities as needed
Partner with internal and external tax advisors on preparation of individual, trust, partnership, and entity tax filings
Maintain detailed workpapers to support tax returns and audits
Assist with estimated tax payments and tax projections
Ensure compliance with GAAP, IRS regulations, and internal controls
Identify and implement accounting process improvements and system enhancements
Maintain accounting policies and procedures
Prepare customized management reports and ad hoc financial analyses
Support audits, reviews, and special projects as needed
Support the preparation of the Board packages for the Gonzalez Family Council Trust and Gonzalez Family Office.
Support the election of Board Members – Gonzalez Family Council Trust, Grupo Gon-Rey Holdings, NG Real Estate Holdings, and Grupo Gon-Rey Family Office.
Prepare PowerPoint, Excel, and other presentations for various Family special projects.