Finance & Accounting Manager

Selby Jennings; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Selby Jennings is partnering with a global multi-family office building a new White Plains branch to hire a Finance & Administration Manager who will lead accounting, finance, and administrative tasks in a hands-on, highly visible environment.

The role involves close collaboration with senior management worldwide, owning AP/AR, payroll coordination, budgeting, fixed assets, tax/audit support, vendor management, and financial reporting with full autonomy.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in an investment company, family office, private equity, financial services, consulting, holding or multi‑company environment.
• CPA designation strongly preferred.
• Must be reliable, highly organized, professional, discreet and capable of working independently in a senior corporate environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, confidentiality, and ability to work closely with senior management are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting records, including Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.
• Prepare payment requests and maintain complete supporting documentation.
• Handle expense verification and reimbursement administration.
• Maintain employee, vendor, banking, and administrative records.
• Coordinate payroll and related documentation.
• Perform and review bank reconciliations.
• Assist with insurance policies, office lease administration, and vendor contracts.
• Maintain the Fixed Asset Register.
• Monitor and report budget versus actual expenditure.
• Coordinate federal, state, and other tax filings with the Company's CPA/tax advisers.
• Coordinate the preparation of annual financial statements and audits, as required.
• Support administrative, corporate, and statutory compliance filings.
• Assist senior management with periodic financial and administrative reports.
• Maintain appropriate internal controls and confidentiality over financial information.

Skills

AP/AR

Bank reconciliations

Payroll coordination

Budget tracking

Fixed assets

Tax & audit support

Vendor management

Financial reporting

Internal controls

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

CPA designation preferred

Job description

Our client is a global multi-family office and investment firm that is building out a new branch in White Plains and is looking for a Finance & Administration Manager. They are looking for someone to lead their accounting, finance, and administrative tasks in a hands-on, highly visible environment.

The ideal candidate has experience with AP/AR, bank reconciliations, payroll coordination, budget tracking, fixed assets, tax and audit support, vendor management, and financial reporting. You'll have the opportunity to work closely with senior management located around the world and have full autonomy over this function.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage day-to-day accounting records, including Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.
• Prepare payment requests and maintain complete supporting documentation.
• Handle expense verification and reimbursement administration.
• Maintain employee, vendor, banking, and administrative records.
• Coordinate payroll and related documentation.
• Perform and review bank reconciliations.
• Assist with insurance policies, office lease administration, and vendor contracts.
• Maintain the Fixed Asset Register.
• Monitor and report budget versus actual expenditure.
• Coordinate federal, state, and other tax filings with the Company's CPA/tax advisers.
• Coordinate the preparation of annual financial statements and audits, as required.
• Support administrative, corporate, and statutory compliance filings.
• Assist senior management with periodic financial and administrative reports.
• Maintain appropriate internal controls and confidentiality over financial information.

Key Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree (or greater) in related field
• 7+ years of experience in an investment company, family office, private equity, financial services, consulting, engineering, holding company, or multi-company corporate environment.
• CPA designation strongly preferred
• Must be reliable, highly organized, professional, discreet, and capable of working independently in a senior corporate environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, confidentiality, and the ability to work closely with senior management are essential.