Family Office Accountant

Socket.dev; Canmore; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly profit share

Group health benefits

Staff discounts

Family and friends discount

Free spa access

Team events

Room for advancement

Job summary

Basecamp Resorts & Everwild in Canmore, AB, is seeking a detail-oriented Family Office Accountant to manage day-to-day accounting for the CEO’s personal finances and holding entities. The role reports to the Corporate Controller and involves bookkeeping, reconciliations, financial reporting, and tax support.

The successful candidate will handle confidential information with discretion, collaborate with internal/external advisors, and support year-end requirements.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 3–5 years of accounting, bookkeeping, financial reporting, or related experience.
• Demonstrated ability to handle highly confidential and sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, bookkeeping practices, and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Maintain day-to-day accounting and bookkeeping for family office financial accounts and related entities.
• Record and reconcile bank accounts, loans, investments, and other accounts.
• Process accounts payable, payments, expenses, transfers, and distributions.
• Prepare monthly financial reports, balance sheets, and supporting schedules.
• Ensure confidentiality and accuracy of all family office information.
• Coordinate with external advisors for tax filings and year-end requirements.

Skills

Excel

Discretion

Time management

Financial reporting

Accounting software

Detail oriented

Education

Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Other accounting software

Job description

Family Office Accountant

Basecamp Property Management Ltd. Canmore, AB

About Basecamp Resorts & Everwild

Basecamp is a rapidly growing chain of boutique hotels based in Canmore, Banff, Lake Louise & Kananaskis in Alberta and Revelstoke in British Columbia. We are an energetic team driven by our core values and providing our guests a home away from home.

Everwild Nordic Spa and Hotel aims to raise the bar in wellness hospitality, blending authentic tradition with fresh, evolving experiences. Everwild is redefining mountain hospitality.

Why Work for Us?

• Quarterly profit share program!
• Group health benefits plan (Dental, Vision, Paramedical, and more)
• Generous staff discounts at all our properties
• Family and friends discount at Basecamp properties
• Free access to the Everwild Nordic Spa
• Discounts on food & beverage at Rhythm & Howl
• Company paid staff events.
• Room for advancement in our growing company
• Be part of western Canada's fastest-growing hospitality brand
• A hands-on people focused Basecamp culture

Position Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented Family Office Accountant to manage the day-to-day accounting and financial records of the Chief Executive Officer’s personal finances and a number of privately held entities. Reporting to the Corporate Controller, the role will oversee bookkeeping, reconciliations, financial reporting, tax support, and year-end requirements.

Working closely with internal and external accounting, tax, legal, and banking advisors, the successful candidate will bring strong accounting knowledge, excellent organization, sound judgment, and a high level of discretion. Given the confidential nature of the role, accuracy, integrity, and confidentiality are essential.

Salary: $75,000.00 - $80,000.00

Type: Full time & Permanent

Location: must be based in Canmore, AB

Key Responsibilities

FAMILY OFFICE ACCOUNTING & BOOKKEEPING

Standard: Ensures family office financial records are complete, accurate, current, and confidential.

• Maintain day-to-day accounting and bookkeeping for family office financial accounts, privately held holding companies, and related entities.
• Record and reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, loans, investment accounts, and other financial accounts.
• Process accounts payable, payments, expenses, transfers, contributions, distributions, and other financial transactions.
• Prepare monthly financial reports, account summaries, net worth statements, and supporting schedules
• Maintain complete supporting documentation and organized accounting records for all transactions.
• Investigate discrepancies and ensure outstanding accounting items are resolved on a timely basis.
• Ensure all family office financial information is handled with strict confidentiality and discretion.

HOLDING COMPANY & ENTITY ACCOUNTING

Standard: Maintains complete and accurate accounting records for privately held holding companies and related family office entities.

• Maintain the general ledger and accounting records for assigned holding companies and related entities.
• Record and reconcile bank accounts, loans, investments, intercompany balances, shareholder accounts, and other balance sheet accounts.
• Record intercompany transactions, shareholder transactions, contributions, distributions, and transfers between entities.
• Prepare monthly financial statements, balance sheet reconciliations, continuity schedules, and other supporting financial reporting.
• Maintain schedules for investments, loans, fixed assets, shareholder accounts, and other significant balance sheet items.
• Ensure transactions are recorded to the appropriate entity and account and supported by complete documentation.

YEAR-END & CORPORATE ACCOUNTING SUPPORT

Standard: Ensures accounting records and supporting schedules are complete and ready for tax, year-end, and corporate reporting requirements.

• Prepare year-end working papers, reconciliations, continuity schedules, and supporting documentation for personal and holding company files.
• Coordinate with external accountants and tax advisors regarding personal, corporate, and trust tax filings as applicable.
• Track tax instalments, filing deadlines, notices of assessment, and other accounting or tax-related requirements.
• Provide accounting information and supporting schedules for corporate reorganizations, dividends, shareholder transactions, financing, and other transactions as directed by the Corporate Controller.
• Maintain accounting-related corporate records and supporting documentation in an organized and secure manner.
• Respond to accounting and financial information requests from external advisors under the direction of the Corporate Controller.

FINANCIAL CONTROLS, RECORDS & REPORTING

Standard: Maintains strong financial controls, organized records, and timely reporting across all assigned personal and holding company accounts.

• Ensure all assigned accounts are reconciled regularly and outstanding items are investigated and resolved on a timely basis.
• Maintain clear audit trails and supporting documentation for significant transactions, transfers, investments, loans, and intercompany activity.
• Prepare schedules, summaries, and financial reports requested by the Corporate Controller.
• Identify unusual transactions, unreconciled balances, missing information, or potential accounting issues and escalat
• Maintain organized electronic accounting files and ensure records are retained consistently across entities.
• Support improvements to family office accounting processes, controls, reporting, and recordkeeping as required.
• Ad hoc requests as they arise

Requirements

• Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 3-5 years of accounting, bookkeeping, financial reporting, or related experience.
• Demonstrated ability to handle highly confidential and sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, bookkeeping practices, and financial reporting.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience working with Quickbooks Online or other accounting software and financial management systems
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Basecamp Resorts and Everwild is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to building a workplace that values diversity and ensures equal opportunities for all. We are committed inclusion; we celebrate differences and actively welcome applications from individuals of underrepresented backgrounds and communities. We comply with all applicable laws that prohibit discrimination when making all decisions about employment. If you would like to enquire about an adjustment, or need assistance with completing the application process, please contact Beth at [e-mail] to discuss your needs confidentially.

Full Time, Permanent, Monday - Friday

Full Time = 40 hours per week