Family Office Outsourcing Accounting Manager

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The Family Office Outsourcing Accounting Manager oversees day-to-day accounting and financial reporting services for multiple Family Office clients, including complex Single Family Office engagements. This role manages client deliverables, supervises and develops accounting staff, and serves as a primary point of contact for assigned clients.

The Manager ensures accurate and timely financial reporting, supports consistent accounting processes, and collaborates with senior leadership and internal teams to address client needs. This position requires strong technical accounting knowledge, hands-on problem-solving skills, and the ability to manage complex multi-entity structures while delivering a high level of client service.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage assigned Family Office client engagements, coordinating deadlines, deliverables, client communication, team responsibilities, and day-to-day issue resolution.
• Supervise and support accounting staff, including assigning work, monitoring progress, providing feedback, and ensuring timely completion of client deliverables.
• Train and coach team members on client-specific processes, accounting procedures, reporting requirements, systems, and quality standards.
• Coordinate monthly and quarterly accounting activities, including general ledger maintenance, account reconciliations, financial statement preparation, and supporting schedules.
• Review financial statements, reconciliations, workpapers, and supporting documentation for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable accounting standards.
• Apply knowledge of US GAAP to client accounting matters, researching and resolving issues and escalating complex technical matters to senior leadership as appropriate.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for assigned clients, responding to inquiries, communicating deliverable timelines, and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Identify accounting discrepancies, process inefficiencies, and training needs, recommending and implementing improvements.
• Develop and maintain accounting procedures, checklists, reporting calendars, and review processes to support consistent and efficient service delivery.
• Coordinate with clients, external auditors, tax advisors, internal stakeholders, and other service providers to support accurate reporting and timely completion of engagements.
• Assist with onboarding new Family Office clients, including accounting system setup, process documentation, work allocation, and transition of accounting responsibilities.
• Manage accounting and reporting for complex Single Family Office clients, including multi-entity structures, intercompany transactions, trusts, partnerships, and investment entities.
• Oversee investment accounting activities involving traditional and alternative investments, including capital calls and distributions, brokerage activity, investment reconciliations, bond amortization, and equity or fund accounting.
• Review and maintain entity-level financial reporting, ownership changes, intercompany balances, and trust-related accounting records.
• Utilize cloud-based accounting systems, including Sage Intacct, and investment reporting platforms such as Addepar or equivalent systems to support accurate and efficient reporting.
• Collaborate with senior leadership on complex client matters, staffing needs, engagement performance, and opportunities to improve client service.
• Participate in client onboarding discussions and prospective client meetings as needed, providing technical and operational input.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience, including public accounting, outsourced accounting, or Family Office services.
• Prior experience supervising, reviewing, or coordinating the work of accounting professionals.
• Strong understanding of full-cycle accounting, including general ledger accounting, financial reporting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and account reconciliations.
• Working knowledge of US GAAP and the ability to apply accounting principles to complex client transactions.
• Experience supporting high-net-worth individuals, families, or complex multi-entity structures, including trusts, partnerships, and investment entities.
• Experience with investment accounting, including brokerage transactions, capital statements, investment activity, and account reconciliations.
• Experience using cloud-based accounting systems, preferably Sage Intacct.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple client engagements and competing deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to develop trusted relationships with clients, colleagues, and external advisors.
• Ability to identify accounting issues, recommend solutions, and escalate complex matters appropriately.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA or CMA certification.
• Experience working directly with Single Family Offices or ultra-high-net-worth clients.
• Experience with investment reporting systems such as Addepar or equivalent platforms.
• Familiarity with equity management, fund accounting, and alternative investments.
• Experience with intercompany accounting, trust financial reporting, and complex ownership structures.
• Experience with cloud-based accounting system implementations or conversions.
• Familiarity with omnibus bank account management.
• Exposure to Section 704(c) and tax stuffing concepts.

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Certain states require us to disclose the pay range and benefits summary for job openings. For Colorado residents, the compensation range for this position: $79,300-$146,000. Compensation may vary based on skills, role, and location. Eligible employees at certain levels can participate in a discretionary long-term financial incentive plan, subject to plan participation rules.

Armanino has a robust offering of benefits, including:  

• Medical, dental, vision

• Generous PTO plan and paid sick time

• Flexible work arrangements

• 401K with Profit Sharing

• Wellness program

• Generous parental leave

• 11 paid holidays

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