Accountant - Family Office

Oliver James Group; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment management firm is seeking an Accountant for its Family Office in Los Angeles. The role involves recording transactions, preparing financial reports, and analyzing investments in real estate and private equity. Candidates should have around 2 years of experience in a Big 4 firm or family office, along with a degree in Accounting or Finance. This is a hybrid role offering strong opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• Approximately 2 years of experience at a Big 4 or family office preferred.
• Exposure to asset management, real estate or financial services is a plus.
• CPA qualified or eligible is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Record transactions, research discrepancies, and reconcile accounts
• Prepare cash flow projections and financial analysis reports
• Analyze and value investments in real estate and private equity
• Assist with month-end closing processes
• Collaborate to produce financial reports and investment performance packages
• Work with tax accountants to review and file returns
• Track investments and related financial activities
• Assist on ad hoc projects as requested

Skills

Strong communication skills

Professional & driven approach

Willingness to roll up sleeves

Education

Degree in Accounting, Finance or similar

Job description

Accountant - Family Office at Oliver James

A leading investment management firm in Los Angeles seeks an Accountant to support its Family Office function. The role offers diverse exposure across accounting, finance, fund reporting, and estate planning, with strong opportunities for career progression.

Approximately 2 years of Big 4 (or equivalent) or family office experience is preferred, along with a background in funds or financial services.

This is a hybrid role

Responsibilities

• Responsible for recording transactions, researching AP/AR discrepancies, reconciling general ledger and bank/investment accounts
• Preparing cash flow projections & forecasts, financial analysis reports to measure financial performance of investment accounts using common financial metrics such as IRR, ROI, etc.
• Analyze and value privately held real estate, private equity and venture capital investments
• Assist with month-end closing processes for various general ledger accounts across multiple entities
• Collaborate with the family office team to produce financial reports and investment performance packages for distribution to principals
• Work with external tax accountants to review and file annual federal, state and other returns, provide information for taxable income estimates and review of profits interest calculations.
• Oversee the tracking of investments, capital calls, distributions, and related financial activities to ensure accurate reporting.
• Work cohesively with the family office team and assist on any ad hoc projects, as requested

Requirements/Skills

• Degree in Accounting, Finance or similar
• Big 4 (or similar public accounting firm) with exposure to asset management, real estate or financial services clients OR a similar accounting role with a Family Office
• Strong communication skills with a professional & driven approach
• Willing to "roll up sleeves"
• CPA qualified or eligible a plus

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing

Industries

Funds and Trusts, Investment Management, and Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals

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