Controller / CFO

Confidential Single Family Office • Full-time • Charleston, South Carolina Metropolitan Area, US • $300k - $500k / year • 2w ago

A newly established single-family office is seeking a seasoned and highly trusted Chief Financial Officer to oversee the financial affairs of a private principal and related entities.

This individual will serve as a strategic advisor and financial steward, with responsibility spanning personal financial management, tax strategy, and oversight of philanthropic initiatives. The CFO will partner directly with the principal to build appropriate financial infrastructure while ensuring discretion, precision, and long-term wealth preservation.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

Oversee consolidated financial reporting, liquidity planning, and balance sheet management
Lead personal financial administration, including cash flow oversight and coordination across advisors
Direct tax planning and compliance in partnership with external professionals (individual, trust, partnership, and charitable structures)
Support and administer philanthropic vehicles, ensuring proper governance and financial controls
Establish scalable processes, systems, and internal controls appropriate for a sophisticated private wealth environment
Serve as the primary liaison across legal, tax, audit, and investment advisors

Qualifications:

12+ years of progressive experience in a family office, private investment firm, multi-family office, public accounting firm, or closely held business environment
Strong working knowledge of individual and trust taxation, estate planning structures, and complex entity frameworks
Experience supporting high-net-worth individuals, founders, or privately held enterprises
Ability to navigate both strategic financial matters and detailed operational execution
Demonstrated discretion, integrity, and sound judgment in managing confidential financial information
CPA, MST, MBA, or comparable credentials preferred but not required

Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.