Client Special Services Accounting Manager

Godfrey & Kahn; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits

Dynamic work environment

Job summary

A family office service provider in Milwaukee is seeking a Client Special Services Accounting Manager to oversee comprehensive accounting functions. The role requires a bachelor's degree in accounting and a CPA, with at least three years of experience in an investment-related role. Responsibilities include managing financial transactions, collaborating with internal teams, and maintaining relationships with families' advisors. This full-time position offers competitive compensation and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting with finance knowledge; CPA preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in an investment-related role preferred.
• Outstanding attention to detail with a proven ability to multi-task.

Responsibilities

• Perform back-office accounting functions including reconciliations and cash flow management.
• Collaborate with Trust Accounting and internal legal counsel.
• Monitor daily investment activity and coordinate custodian adjustments.

Skills

Attention to detail

Microsoft Excel

Customer service

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

QuickBooks

Addepar

Job description

Client Special Services Accounting Manager

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The Client Special Services Team is a multi-generational family office service team managing the financial, investment, estate, and legacy planning needs of a limited number of families. Our goal is to provide seamless, high-touch service to our families while ensuring continuity and prosperity for future generations.

Position Summar

yThe Client Special Services Accounting Manager is responsible for providing comprehensive accounting, billing, and bookkeeping support within the firm’s multi-family, multi-generational family office. This role ensures accurate and timely financial transactions, maintains organized financial records, and supports the Director of Client Special Services in delivering exceptional service to family clients. The position requires strong accounting acumen, attention to detail, confidentiality, familiarity with investments both public & private and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a professional office environment.

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You’ll be responsible fo

• r:Performing all back-office accounting functions for clients including reconciliations, bill and expense payment, payroll, cash flow management, managing loans, tracking investments, the creation of management reports and monthly financial statement
• s.Working with team and collaborating with Trust Accounting to understand all functions of the Family Offic
• e.Learning process and considerations applicable to each family and building internal controls and policies to document procedures and streamline day-to-day activitie
• s.Monitoring daily investment activity and working with custodians to ensure correct transaction accounting. Working with trust accounting group to research and coordinate custodian adjustments and correction
• s.Collaborate with internal legal counsel to organize and implement procedures and process for all legal billing done for the investment entitie
• s.Reviewing and validating quarterly investment advisor billin
• g.Work with internal accounting team to streamline and coordinate the billing for all family office service
• s.Working with trust officers and custodian to coordinate and actively participate in money movement transactions related to capital calls and distributio
• nsSupporting the team in coordinating quarterly trust company meeting materials and annual meeting materia
• lsEstablishing and maintaining relationships with each family’s additional advisors (accountants, attorneys, etc.) and attaining quality service through collaborati
• onServing as a backup to all members within the Client Special Services te

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Qualifications and Experie

• nceBachelor’s degree in accounting with finance knowledge; CPA and 3+ years of experience in an investment-related role prefer
• redOutstanding attention to detail with a proven ability to multi-task and meet tight deadli
• nesExpert level Microsoft Excel skills, experience with QuickBooks and Addepar prefer
• redAbility to fly to our South Dakota office quarterly or as nee
• dedSuperior communication and customer service skills with a strong ability to adapt to various situati
• onsHigh degree of trustworthiness and integrity, with the ability to maintain strict confidential
• ityStrong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving ski

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Why Join

• Us?Opportunity to work closely with a team serving multi-generational families and play a key role in their legacy plann
• ing.A dynamic and engaging work environment with a strong emphasis on trust, integrity, and long-term relationsh
• ips.Competitive compensation and benefits pack

Seniority level: Not Applicable

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Accounting/Auditing; Industries: Law Practice