VP, Accounting

The salary range for this position is $190,000 - $200,000 plus bonus, and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to john.sadofsky@roberthalf.c0m.

Job Description:

•        Own the full-cycle accounting function for the family office management companies, including maintenance of the general ledger, chart of accounts, and all subsidiary records

•        Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process.

•        Prepare consolidated management company financial reports and variance analyses for the CFO and family principals

•        Maintain all accounting records in compliance with tax basis of accounting; establish and document consistent accounting policies and procedures

•        Manage intercompany transactions and allocations across all entities

•        Lead the annual budget process for the management companies, coordinating with department heads and senior leadership to develop operating expense budgets

•        Partner with HR and department heads on compensation planning, benefits cost projections, and headcount forecasting

•        Support the CFO in ad hoc financial analysis, scenario modeling, and strategic initiatives

•        Oversee daily cash management across all operating accounts; maintain appropriate liquidity for payroll, vendor payments, and ongoing operating expenses

•        Develop and maintain short- and medium-term cash flow forecasts; proactively identify and communicate funding needs to the CFO

•        Review and approve wire transfers, ACH payments, and check disbursements in accordance with authorization and segregation-of-duties policies

•        Manage banking relationships; evaluate and optimize account structures, fee arrangements, and service levels

•        Ensure proper documentation and record-keeping for all treasury transactions; maintain bank reconciliations across all accounts

•        Own end-to-end semi-monthly payroll oversight and ensure accuracy, timeliness and compliance for all family office employees across management company entities, including exempt and non-exempt staff 

•        Partner closely with HR on compensation changes, new hires, terminations, and leaves

Qualifications:

•        Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance; CPA certification preferred.

•        10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, with at least 3 years in a controller or senior accounting leadership role. Family office experience preferred.

•        Demonstrated experience owning payroll, treasury, and budgeting functions — not solely investment or fund accounting

•        Proven experience in leading, developing and mentoring accounting and payroll staff; establishing clear roles, responsibilities and performance expectations.  

•        Hands-on familiarity with payroll systems (e.g., ADP) and payroll tax compliance across multiple states 

•        Strong working knowledge of tax-based accounting, internal controls, and financial reporting for operating companies

•        Experience managing banking relationships and daily cash management responsibilities

•        Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and stakeholders simultaneously

•        Demonstrated team player, self-starter, and independent thinker.

•        Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

•        Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

•        Proficiency in Microsoft Dynamics and/or Allvue accounting software preferred. 

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To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to john.sadofsky@roberthalf.c0m.