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VP, Accounting
<p><em>The salary range for this position is $190,000 - $200,000 plus bonus, and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected].</em></p><p> </p><p><strong>Job Description:</strong></p><p>•        Own the full-cycle accounting function for the family office management companies, including maintenance of the general ledger, chart of accounts, and all subsidiary records</p><p>•        Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process.</p><p>•        Prepare consolidated management company financial reports and variance analyses for the CFO and family principals</p><p>•        Maintain all accounting records in compliance with tax basis of accounting; establish and document consistent accounting policies and procedures</p><p>•        Manage intercompany transactions and allocations across all entities</p><p>•        Lead the annual budget process for the management companies, coordinating with department heads and senior leadership to develop operating expense budgets</p><p>•        Partner with HR and department heads on compensation planning, benefits cost projections, and headcount forecasting</p><p>•        Support the CFO in ad hoc financial analysis, scenario modeling, and strategic initiatives</p><p>•        Oversee daily cash management across all operating accounts; maintain appropriate liquidity for payroll, vendor payments, and ongoing operating expenses</p><p>•        Develop and maintain short- and medium-term cash flow forecasts; proactively identify and communicate funding needs to the CFO</p><p>•        Review and approve wire transfers, ACH payments, and check disbursements in accordance with authorization and segregation-of-duties policies</p><p>•        Manage banking relationships; evaluate and optimize account structures, fee arrangements, and service levels</p><p>•        Ensure proper documentation and record-keeping for all treasury transactions; maintain bank reconciliations across all accounts</p><p>•        Own end-to-end semi-monthly payroll oversight and ensure accuracy, timeliness and compliance for all family office employees across management company entities, including exempt and non-exempt staff </p><p>•        Partner closely with HR on compensation changes, new hires, terminations, and leaves</p>
<p> </p><p><strong>Qualifications: </strong></p><p>•        Bachelor&#39;s degree in accounting or finance; CPA certification preferred. </p><p>•        10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, with at least 3 years in a controller or senior accounting leadership role. Family office experience preferred. </p><p>•        Demonstrated experience owning payroll, treasury, and budgeting functions — not solely investment or fund accounting </p><p>•        Proven experience in leading, developing and mentoring accounting and payroll staff; establishing clear roles, responsibilities and performance expectations.  </p><p>•        Hands-on familiarity with payroll systems (e.g., ADP) and payroll tax compliance across multiple states </p><p>•        Strong working knowledge of tax-based accounting, internal controls, and financial reporting for operating companies </p><p>•        Experience managing banking relationships and daily cash management responsibilities </p><p>•        Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and stakeholders simultaneously </p><p>•        Demonstrated team player, self-starter, and independent thinker. </p><p>•        Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. </p><p>•        Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. </p><p>•        Proficiency in Microsoft Dynamics and/or Allvue accounting software preferred. </p><p><br></p><p><em>Our specialized recruiting professionals apply their expertise and utilize our proprietary AI to find you great job matches faster.</em></p><p><br></p><p><em>To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected].</em></p>
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  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 190000 - 200000 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>The salary range for this position is $190,000 - $200,000 plus bonus, and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected].</em></p><p> </p><p><strong>Job Description:</strong></p><p>•        Own the full-cycle accounting function for the family office management companies, including maintenance of the general ledger, chart of accounts, and all subsidiary records</p><p>•        Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process.</p><p>•        Prepare consolidated management company financial reports and variance analyses for the CFO and family principals</p><p>•        Maintain all accounting records in compliance with tax basis of accounting; establish and document consistent accounting policies and procedures</p><p>•        Manage intercompany transactions and allocations across all entities</p><p>•        Lead the annual budget process for the management companies, coordinating with department heads and senior leadership to develop operating expense budgets</p><p>•        Partner with HR and department heads on compensation planning, benefits cost projections, and headcount forecasting</p><p>•        Support the CFO in ad hoc financial analysis, scenario modeling, and strategic initiatives</p><p>•        Oversee daily cash management across all operating accounts; maintain appropriate liquidity for payroll, vendor payments, and ongoing operating expenses</p><p>•        Develop and maintain short- and medium-term cash flow forecasts; proactively identify and communicate funding needs to the CFO</p><p>•        Review and approve wire transfers, ACH payments, and check disbursements in accordance with authorization and segregation-of-duties policies</p><p>•        Manage banking relationships; evaluate and optimize account structures, fee arrangements, and service levels</p><p>•        Ensure proper documentation and record-keeping for all treasury transactions; maintain bank reconciliations across all accounts</p><p>•        Own end-to-end semi-monthly payroll oversight and ensure accuracy, timeliness and compliance for all family office employees across management company entities, including exempt and non-exempt staff </p><p>•        Partner closely with HR on compensation changes, new hires, terminations, and leaves</p>
  • 2026-06-24T00:00:00Z

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