Senior Fund Accountant (Family Office)

Blake Smith Staffing LLC•Stamford, CT

1d•$110,000 - $120,000

About The Position

A confidential, single-family office affiliated with a sophisticated investment platform is seeking a Family Office / Fund Accountant to join a lean, highly collaborative finance team. This role supports comprehensive accounting and financial reporting across a diverse set of entities, including investment vehicles, operating companies, trusts, and foundations. The position offers broad exposure, direct stakeholder interaction, and meaningful responsibility in a dynamic environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related discipline
2–6 years of relevant experience in public accounting, fund accounting, family office, or comparable financial roles
Strong understanding of general ledger accounting, financial statements, and reconciliations
High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools
Professional, discreet communicator comfortable interacting with senior stakeholders and family principals

Nice To Haves

Experience with accounting systems (e.g., QuickBooks or similar platforms) preferred
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple entities and priorities simultaneously
Detail-oriented, proactive, and highly dependable
Comfortable working in a small-team, high-responsibility environment
Able to balance structured accounting work with ad-hoc, client-driven requests
Demonstrates sound judgment, discretion, and a service-oriented mindset

Responsibilities

Perform core accounting functions including bank reconciliations, daily cash monitoring, journal entries, and month-end general ledger closes
Maintain books and records for family-owned domestic and international for-profit entities
Prepare monthly financial statements and supporting schedules across investments, operating companies, foundations, estate planning vehicles, and personal wealth structures
Produce monthly and quarterly financial reporting packages for internal and external stakeholders
Assist with the preparation of VAT filings, internal and external budgets, and forecast analyses
Prepare and/or review annual audit workpapers and assist with audit coordination
Support ad-hoc and special projects as directed by senior leadership or clients (scope varies year to year)
Act as a key liaison with internal teams, external advisors, consultants, and service providers
Communicate directly with family members and stakeholders, including responding to requests that may fall outside traditional accounting responsibilities, in partnership with the broader family office team