Senior Accounting Manager – UHNW Family Office (Midtown) – $185-225K+B

Senior Accounting Manager – UHNW Family Office (Midtown) – $185-225K+B

Location: Midtown Manhattan, NY

Schedule: Hybrid (4 days onsite / 1 remote)

Compensation: $185,000 – $225,000 Base Salary + Bonus + Comprehensive Benefits

A sophisticated, well-established family office/private investment organization in Midtown Manhattan is seeking a Senior Accounting Manager to join its collaborative team. This position will play a key role in overseeing complex accounting operations across a diverse portfolio of entities and investments, while partnering closely with ownership, external advisors, and internal stakeholders.

The organization offers a highly professional, stable, and team-oriented environment with exposure to private equity, real estate, and broader investment activities. They are seeking an experienced family office accounting professional who is polished, proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable operating within a high-touch, fast-paced environment.

Core Responsibilities:

• Oversee accounting activities across a complex multi-entity family office and investment structure
• Prepare and review accounting workpapers supporting annual tax return preparation
• Serve as a primary liaison with external tax advisors and accounting firms
• Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes
• Oversee investment accounting activities with exposure to private equity and real estate investments
• Review financial statements, general ledger activity, reconciliations, and supporting schedules
• Assist with cash management, capital calls, distributions, and investment-related transactions
• Partner closely with senior leadership on ad hoc reporting, analysis, and special projects
• Mentor and support junior accounting staff as needed
• Ensure accuracy, organization, and confidentiality across all financial operations

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Prior family office experience is required (PE, HF or Public experience acceptable)
• Strong understanding of investment accounting, including private equity and real estate exposure
• Experience preparing accounting workpapers for tax return preparation and coordinating with external tax teams
• CPA strongly preferred
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and follow-through
• Professional, polished, and personable communication style
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, high-expectation environment

Base Salary : $185-225k base plus additional incentives and benefits

The above salary range represents Advice's good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible base compensation range at the time of posting and is not reflective of the total compensation package, which may also include benefits, equity and other non-cash incentives.

Please send your resume for immediate consideration to: bsedita@adviceny.com

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