Family Office Sr. Controller - Gpac
Long Island City, NY
About the Job
gpac, a recruiting company with over 30 years in the industry is pleased to partner with an established NYC single-family office that is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Accountant with a strong background in investment management finance/accounting. The Sr. Controller will assume tax and accounting responsibilities, for a portfolio of assets which includes public and private investments across multiple vehicles, including trusts. This Individual works directly with the President, CFO, Assistant Treasurer and investment accounting team to meet the family member needs for financial reporting, cash management, tax compliance and other services. This office does not have an operating business.
For consideration, please send your resume to bethany.delahunt@gogpac.com
Responsibilities:
Accounting & Analysis:
Oversight of corporate GLs; quarterly review and consolidation for Board of Director’s reporting package.
Record and reconcile (monthly) corporate portfolio activity in GL as well as payroll and benefits activity.
Coordination and support with outside auditors on the annual audit of corporate books, for one personal holding company and two subsidiaries.
Recordkeeping and administration of individual client assets across multiple platforms
Quarterly payroll and benefit allocations to related party entities
Ad-hoc reporting for management including reconciliation and analysis as needed
Cash Flow and Taxes
Coordination with outside CPA firms on all matters relating to 1040 and 1041 taxpayers, including taxable income projections, paying in estimates.
Annual cash planning exercise in conjunction with investment team. Prepare cashflows and projections for family members and trusts to ensure liquidity needs are met.
Prepare quarterly cash flow report for family members including consolidations across reporting platforms, such as quicken and custody accounts as needed.
Gift tax returns and FBARs.
Support CPA firms and trustees in tax planning and analysis
Follow up on tax notices for timely resolution
Operations & Administration
Work in advisor brokerage platform to trade securities, arrange IRA contributions and distributions, maintain client accounts and various compliance matters
Backup treasury and payables functions on banking platform (funds transfer)
HR accounting and administration support and backup for office payrolls and benefits
Billing for company plane usage
Tax basis recordkeeping for real property
Qualifications
CPA preferred, MAA or CFA a plus
10 years in accounting or tax
Experience in the investment management industry (e.g. audit, tax, fund/corporate accounting, fund administrator, single family office)
Proficiency with Excel and Financial software (BNA, Sage, Mirador, Addepar, Quicken, Schwab Advisor)
Effective communication skills
Adept in client facing roles with HNW families
Ability to thrive in collaborative environment
Excellent organization of tasks and shifting priorities
Familiarity in financial and estate planning concepts
Flexibility executing both high- and low-level tasks
Please send your resume to bethany.delahunt@gogpac.com and call/text 203-548-9232 to be considered.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.
GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.