Senior Accountant

SR Staffing; Westport (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Senior Accounting Associate at a confidential family office is seeking a seasoned professional to join its accounting team. You will manage complex accounting across multiple entities, lead month-end and year-end closes, and analyze investment activity with a focus on accuracy and timeliness.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, a Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance, strong ERP/GL skills (NetSuite, Intacct, Oracle or similar), and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Experience with ERP and general ledger systems (NetSuite/Intacct/Oracle or similar).
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex accounting and bookkeeping activities across multiple entities.
• Lead month-end and year-end close processes, including reconciliations, cash management, and financial reporting.
• Analyze investment activity, including capital gains, dividends, interest income, and alternative investments.
• Drive accounting projects, process improvements, and operational efficiency initiatives.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to provide accounting support, insights, and reporting.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

NetSuite

Intacct

Oracle

Job description

Senior Accounting Associate (Confidential Family Office Opportunity)

Required Background: Investment Accounting / Fund-to-Fund Experience

We are partnering with a highly sophisticated and well-established Family Office seeking a Senior Accounting Associate to join its growing accounting team. This is a unique opportunity to gain broad exposure across investment and operating entities while taking ownership of key accounting functions and contributing to high-impact projects in a collaborative, high-performing

Key Responsibilities

• Manage complex accounting and bookkeeping activities across multiple entities.
• Lead month-end and year-end close processes, including reconciliations, cash management, and financial reporting.
• Analyze investment activity, including capital gains, dividends, interest income, and alternative investments.
• Drive accounting projects, process improvements, and operational efficiency initiatives.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to provide accounting support, insights, and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Experience with ERP and general ledger systems such as NetSuite, Intacct, Oracle, or similar platforms.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA, CA, and/or MBA designation.
• Experience in investment accounting, fund accounting, private investment structures, or family office environments.
• Experience working within complex organizations and global teams.