Controller - Family Office

East 57th Street Partners; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 185,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Strategic Visibility with CFO

High-Impact Role

Prestigious Environment

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a seasoned Controller to lead the accounting function within a prestigious family office in Downtown Houston. This high-impact role involves managing complex multi-entity structures, enhancing financial systems, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably with a CPA designation, and a proactive leadership style. Join a respected organization that offers strategic visibility and opportunities for operational excellence, making a significant impact on the financial infrastructure and direction of the firm.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience in family office and corporate settings.
• CPA designation preferred; expertise in financial reporting and multi-entity structures.

Responsibilities

• Lead accounting and financial reporting functions across corporate and family office entities.
• Manage day-to-day operations, including general ledger oversight and cash flow management.

Skills

Accounting

Financial Reporting

Leadership

Problem-Solving

Tax Coordination

Education

CPA designation

10+ years of accounting experience

Tools

Financial Systems

Job description

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Family Office Controller

Location: Downtown Houston, TX (On-site, 5 days per week)

Compensation: $185,000 – $225,000 base salary + 20–30% bonus + profit sharing

Team Environment: Key leadership role within a multi-entity family office

Position Overview

East 57th Street Partners has been engaged by a prestigious family office in Downtown Houston to identify a seasoned Controller to lead and manage all aspects of the accounting function across both corporate and family office entities. This is a critical role for a hands-on financial leader with a proven track record in managing complex multi-entity structures, enhancing financial systems, and implementing best-in-class reporting and operational processes.

Reporting directly to the CFO, the Controller will be instrumental in strengthening the organization’s financial infrastructure and supporting the strategic direction of the firm.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all accounting and financial reporting functions across corporate and family office entities.
• Manage day-to-day operations, including general ledger oversight, consolidations, cash flow management, and tax coordination.
• Upgrade financial systems and reporting processes to support automation, efficiency, and scalability.
• Prepare and present financial statements, investment performance reports, and other key metrics to family office leadership.
• Collaborate with external advisors, tax professionals, and investment teams to ensure seamless financial operations.
• Support strategic planning, budgeting, and forecasting efforts in partnership with the CFO.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, regulatory standards, and robust internal controls.
• Drive process improvements to enhance accuracy, transparency, and timeliness of financial reporting.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including both family office and corporate environments.
• CPA designation strongly preferred.
• Expertise in financial reporting, multi-entity structures, and investment accounting.
• Experience with financial system upgrades and implementations.
• Proactive and hands-on leadership style with strong problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to operate with discretion in a highly confidential setting.
• Familiarity with corporate tax, trust accounting, and partnership structures is a plus.

Why Join This Organization?

• Strategic Visibility: Direct collaboration with the CFO and senior leadership team.
• High-Impact Role: Lead initiatives to modernize financial systems and drive operational excellence.
• Prestigious Environment: Join a respected, well-capitalized family office with long-term stability and growth opportunities.

Seniority level

• Executive

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing, Finance, and Information Technology

Industries

• Business Consulting and Services and Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals