Senior Accounting Associate

Nextera Search; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Nextera Search seeks an experienced Senior Accounting Associate for a Family Office in New York. You will support monthly closes, prepare reports, and consolidate information across entities and investments.

The role requires CPA and 3–5+ years of public accounting experience, with preference for background in wealth management or family office environments. Strong Excel skills and financial modeling are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA certification required.
• 3–5+ years of public accounting experience (Big Four or mid-tier).
• Experience in a family office/wealth management setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly close activities and coordinate with third-party accounting providers.
• Prepare financial reports, presentations, and analyses for clients and senior leadership.
• Consolidate financial information across multiple entities and investments.
• Monitor cash flow, liquidity, and short-term funding requirements.
• Coordinate wire transfers, bill payments, and cash management activities.
• Review cash positions and identify opportunities to enhance liquidity and returns.
• Assist with account openings, subscriptions, redemptions, asset transfers, and related documentation.
• Partner with tax, legal, and financial advisors on wealth planning and asset protection initiatives.
• Support charitable giving, foundation activity, and related financial administration.
• Coordinate with investment managers, accountants, attorneys, financial institutions, and other service providers.
• Assist with credit facilities, mortgages, and other financing arrangements.
• Respond to client requests and support special projects as needed.

Skills

Financial modeling

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA certification

CFP

CFA

MST designation

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

A Family Office based in New York is seeking an experienced accounting professional to join their team as an A Senior Accounting Associate.

Responsibilities:

• Support monthly close activities and coordinate with third-party accounting providers
• Prepare financial reports, presentations, and analyses for clients and senior leadership
• Consolidate financial information across multiple entities and investments
• Monitor cash flow, liquidity, and short-term funding requirements
• Coordinate wire transfers, bill payments, expense tracking, and other cash management activities
• Review cash positions and identify opportunities to enhance liquidity and returns
• Assist with account openings, investment subscriptions, redemptions, asset transfers, and related documentation
• Partner with tax, legal, and financial advisors on wealth planning and asset protection initiatives
• Support charitable giving, foundation activity, and related financial administration
• Coordinate with investment managers, accountants, attorneys, financial institutions, and other service providers
• Assist with credit facilities, mortgages, and other financing arrangements
• Respond to client requests and support special projects as needed

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• CPA required
• 3–5+ years of experience with a Big Four or mid-tier public accounting firm
• Additional experience within a family office, wealth management firm, or similar environment is preferred but not required
• CFP, CFA, or MST designation is a plus
• Strong financial modeling and analytical skills
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other data analysis tools