Senior Manager of Accounting

Abacus Group, LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Abacus Group, LLC is seeking a Senior Manager of Accounting for its Manhattan, NY area family office. The role involves leading accounting for a diverse portfolio of partnerships, operating companies, and trusts, with a focus on accurate financial reporting and strong internal controls.

The ideal candidate has 12–20 years of partnership accounting experience, plus private equity, real estate, or hedge fund exposure.

Qualifications

• 12–20 years of partnership accounting experience.
• Experience with private equity, real estate, or hedge funds.
• Family office experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review monthly, quarterly, and annual books and records across a large portfolio of partnerships, operating companies, and trusts.
• Evaluate tax return workpapers to ensure technical accuracy, completeness, and appropriate accounting treatment.
• Coordinate with private equity managers and third-party administrators to obtain financial data and resolve reporting discrepancies.
• Interpret complex investment structures and apply accounting standards to diverse and high-value transactions.
• Liaise with internal tax teams as the primary accounting contact for reporting and compliance needs.
• Account for complex assets, including private equity investments, real estate holdings, aircraft, and yacht structures.
• Strengthen accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls across multi-entity operations.
• Mentor and support accounting staff while serving as a technical resource for complex accounting matters.
• Improve accounting processes and workflows to enhance efficiency and consistency across a high-volume entity structure.
• Support special projects, entity structuring initiatives, and ad hoc reporting requirements.

Skills

Partnership accounting experience

Private equity/real estate/hedge funds

Family office experience

Accounting references (GAAP/IFRS)

Advanced Excel

Intercompany accounting

Tools

PeachTree

QuickBooks

Quicken

Archway

Job description

Our client is a family office. They seek a Senior Manager of Accounting to join their Manhattan, NY office.

Responsibilities

• Review monthly, quarterly, and annual books and records across a large portfolio of partnerships, operating companies, and trusts
• Evaluate tax return workpapers to ensure technical accuracy, completeness, and appropriate accounting treatment
• Coordinate with private equity managers and third-party administrators to obtain financial data and resolve reporting discrepancies
• Interpret complex investment structures and apply accounting standards to diverse and high-value transactions
• Liaise with internal tax teams as the primary accounting contact for reporting and compliance needs
• Account for complex assets, including private equity investments, real estate holdings, aircraft, and yacht structures
• Strengthen accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls across multi-entity operations
• Mentor and support accounting staff while serving as a technical resource for complex accounting matters
• Improve accounting processes and workflows to enhance efficiency and consistency across a high-volume entity structure
• Support special projects, entity structuring initiatives, and ad hoc reporting requirements

Requirements

• 12-20 years of partnership accounting experience
• Private equity, real estate, or hedge fund experience
• Family office experience preferred
• Experience with Peach Tree, QuickBooks, Quicken, or Archway is a plus