Accounting Associate

DFO Referrals; Westport (CT); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

100% company paid medical premiums

Generous PTO

Gym reimbursement

401(k) match

Job summary

The Dalio Family Office (DFO) in Westport, CT, offers a hybrid work environment and a role focused on bookkeeping, month-end close, reconciliations, and tax readiness. The Accounting Associate will drive efficient financial workflows, manage critical projects, and partner across the organization to safeguard accuracy and controls.

Ideal candidates have at least 2 years of transactional accounting, familiarity with BlackBaud/Intacct/NetSuite, and a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• At least 2 years of transactional accounting experience.
• Experience with computerized general ledger software (BlackBaud, Intacct, NetSuite or similar).
• Prior experience with a family office or high net worth individuals is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own and perform complex bookkeeping and accounting activities for business entities, including month-end close, general ledgers, reconciliations, cash management, and tax preparation support.
• Manage key accounting projects and processes; review disbursements and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Identify risks and implement solutions; support audit readiness and tax readiness.
• Collaborate across the organization to improve financial workflows and controls.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Organized and adaptable

Professionalism and discretion

Ownership and accountability

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking/ prioritization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance or related

Tools

BlackBaud

Intacct

NetSuite

Job description

The Dalio Family Office (DFO) supports Barbara and Ray Dalio and their family in their ventures, investments, and philanthropic efforts under Dalio Philanthropies, which includes OceanX, Dalio Education, Endless Network, and the Beijing Dalio Foundation. The core of the DFO’s culture is built around meaningful work and meaningful relationships and the family’s commitment to giving back. The office is headquartered in Westport, CT with regional offices in New York City, Singapore, and Abu Dhabi.

Position Summary:

The Accounting Associate plays a key role in maintaining the financial health and integrity of the organization by managing core accounting operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and supporting audit and tax readiness. This position offers the opportunity to take ownership of critical accounting processes, support key projects, and drive continuous improvements across financial workflows. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and exercises sound judgment while partnering across the organization to enhance efficiency, strengthen controls, and support informed business decision-making.

Day-to-day responsibilities would include a combination of the following:

• Own and perform complex bookkeeping and accounting activities pertaining to business entities, including:
  • Carry out day-to-day ledger functions within monthly close
  • Maintain general ledgers for tax and financial reporting
  • Prepare bank and credit card reconciliations
  • Perform cash management functions
  • Prepare and maintain information, analysis, and reports needed for tax return preparation
• Own key accounting and financial projects and processes
• Perform reviews of disbursements, various bank and balance sheet reconciliations, credit card transactions, general ledgers, financial statements
• Identify areas of risk and create and implement solutions
• Additional duties as assigned

The ideal candidate will possess the following knowledge, skills, attributes, and values:

• Organized and adaptable, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Highly professional with the ability to manage confidential information with discretion
• Strong sense of ownership, accountability, and commitment to excellence
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment, balancing multiple priorities with accuracy and efficiency
• Detail-oriented with the ability to connect day-to-day work to broader business objectives
• Eager to learn, grow, and contribute within a high-performing, values-driven culture

Illustrative Benefits:

• 100% company paid medical premiums
• Friday summer hours
• Monthly community happy hours
• Hybrid work environment
• Free catered food services for in-office days
• Generous PTO offering
• Casual dress code
• 150% 401(k) match up to $7,500 and 100% match above $7,500 ($15k match limit)
• Gym reimbursement, back up childcare services, insurance, financial, and legal services, and much more!

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required; Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred
• At least 2 years of transactional accounting experience
• Experience working with computerized general ledger accounting software program (i.e. BlackBaud, Intacct, NetSuite, or comparable program preferred)
• Prior experience with a family office or individual with a high net worth is a plus

Compensation:

Compensation for the role includes a competitive salary in the range from $85,000 -$145,000 (inclusive of a merit-based bonus, dependent on years of experience, level of education obtained, as well as applicable skillset) and an excellent benefits package, including paid time off ranging from 15 to 25 days based on years of service, paid sick and safe leave, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid parental time off, birth mother recovery pay, sick family member pay, parental ramp back up program, gym reimbursement and generous employer match for 401k.

Please note we are unable to provide immigration sponsorship for this position.

At the DFO, we believe our biggest asset is our people. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, hiring and developing individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences to add to our collaborative culture. The DFO treats all candidates and employees with respect and does not discriminate in our recruiting, hiring, and promoting processes and general treatment during employment, including on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital status, veteran status, or disability.