Family Office Accounting Manager

Confidential; El Segundo (CA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential, a Los Angeles area family office, seeks an Accounting Manager to join a high-performing, hybrid team in El Segundo. The role offers broad ownership of accounting, financial reporting, bookkeeping, and more, with leadership responsibility over a growing team.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years in accounting with progression to leadership, strong GAAP knowledge, and experience in family office or private wealth settings.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting experience with progression into a senior/leadership role.
• Family office, business management, or private wealth experience preferred.
• CPA is preferred or strongly considered for advancement.

Responsibilities

• Financial reporting: oversee preparation, review, and analysis of statements across client entities.
• Month-end & year-end close: drive accurate, timely closes and compliance.
• Bookkeeping & GL oversight: manage daily transactions, reconciliations, and GL integrity.
• Budgeting & forecasting: partner with leadership on budgets and variance analysis.
• Compliance & internal controls: strengthen controls and coordinate with auditors.
• Team leadership: mentor juniors and enhance workflows and processes.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

GAAP

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA preferred

Tools

AgilLink

QuickBooks

Job description

Ready to bring your family office expertise to a team that runs at the highest level? A prestigious Los Angeles family office is looking for an Accounting Manager to step into a senior role on a close-knit, high-performing team. They're looking for someone to take on broad ownership across across accounting, financial reporting, bookkeeping and more. This role is hybrid in El Segundo.

What You'll Own

• Financial Reporting: Oversee the preparation, review, and analysis of financial statements (income statements, balance sheets, cash flow) across a diverse portfolio of client entities.
• Month-End & Year-End Close: Drive close processes for assigned clients with precision, ensuring everything is accurate, on time, and fully compliant.
• Bookkeeping & General Ledger Oversight: Keep the books clean and current, owning daily transaction recording, reconciliations, and GL integrity end to end.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Partner directly with senior leadership on budgeting and variance analysis, delivering insights that shape real decisions for the firm and its clients.
• Compliance & Internal Controls: Strengthen internal controls, coordinate with external auditors, and manage tax-related activities including estimated payments and filings.
• Team & Process Leadership: Guide junior accounting staff while sharpening workflows and systems to scale the team's impact.

What You Bring

• Required: Family office, business management, or private wealth experience.
• 5+ years of accounting experience with clear progression into a senior or leadership capacity. Big 4 or public accounting background a strong plus.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; CPA preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with platforms common in family office/business management settings, such as AgilLink or QuickBooks.
• A polished, highly organized professional who knows how to serve high-net-worth clients with discretion and care, strong analytical judgment and the ability to translate financial detail into clear communication for leadership and client teams alike.

Please submit your resume for consideration.

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