Senior Accountant - Family Office

CFS; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS is seeking a Senior Accountant to support Ownership Accounting in Houston. You will own day-to-day accounting and reporting for multiple entities, trusts, and investment vehicles, including journal entries, reconciliations, and close.

The role covers investment activity, cash management, and collaboration with tax and treasury teams to optimize financial performance. Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in accounting, a Bachelor’s in Accounting/Finance, and preferably CPA or CPA candidacy.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of accounting experience with strong GL and financial reporting fundamentals.
• Multi-entity or investment accounting exposure valued.
• Strong Excel skills with high accuracy and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day accounting and reporting for multiple entities, trusts, and investment vehicles; manage journal entries, reconciliations, and close.
• Handle investment accounting activities including purchases, sales, capital calls, distributions, and realized/unrealized gains.

Skills

General Ledger

Financial Reporting

Multi-Entity Accounting

Investment Accounting

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA or CPA candidate

Job description

Senior Accountant – Ownership Accounting

Salary: $90K–$105K + 10% Bonus

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Unique opportunity to join the accounting team supporting a sophisticated private family office and gain exposure well beyond traditional corporate accounting.


• Work across a diverse portfolio of legal entities, trusts, real estate holdings, and private investments.


• Broaden your experience across accounting, investments, treasury, cash management, and tax.


• High visibility working closely with senior leadership and experienced tax and treasury professionals.


• Join a highly established, privately held organization with a long-term ownership mindset and meaningful opportunities for career growth.

Senior Accountant – Key Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day accounting and reporting for multiple entities, trusts, and investment vehicles, including journal entries, reconciliations, and close.


• Handle investment accounting activity including purchases, sales, capital calls, distributions, and realized/unrealized gains.


• Manage cash positions, liquidity needs, and treasury transactions across multiple accounts.


• Partner with tax professionals to provide accurate reporting and support tax planning and payments.


• Prepare financial schedules, management reporting, and analysis while identifying opportunities to improve reporting processes.

Senior Accountant – Qualifications

• 3–5 years of accounting experience with strong GL and financial reporting fundamentals; multi-entity or investment accounting exposure is highly valued.


• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or CPA candidate is a plus.


• Strong Excel skills with the discretion, accuracy, and attention to detail required in a private investment/family office environment.

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