About the Opportunity
An established family office and investment management firm is seeking an experienced Chief Financial Officer to oversee all financial, accounting, tax, compliance, and administrative functions of the organization. This is a hands-on executive leadership role responsible for ensuring the integrity of the firm's financial operations across the management company and affiliated investment entities.
The CFO will serve as the primary steward of the firm's financial infrastructure, partnering closely with ownership and external advisors to ensure timely, accurate financial reporting, regulatory compliance, investor communications, and operational excellence. While the position provides strategic financial guidance, the role is predominantly focused on the back-office management of the organization rather than investment underwriting or portfolio management.
This opportunity is well suited for a technically strong finance executive who enjoys operating in a lean, entrepreneurial environment where attention to detail, discretion, and sound judgment are paramount.
Responsibilities
Financial Management & Accounting
- Oversee all accounting activities for the management company, investment funds, special purpose entities, and related partnerships.
- Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
- Prepare and review financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
- Maintain the general ledger, accounting policies, internal controls, and financial reporting processes.
- Manage cash flow, treasury activities, banking relationships, and liquidity planning.
- Coordinate annual budgeting and financial forecasting.
Fund Administration & Investor Relations
- Coordinate capital calls and investor distributions.
- Prepare investor reporting packages and performance reports.
- Serve as the primary financial liaison with limited partners and investors.
- Coordinate with third-party fund administrators where applicable.
- Maintain partnership allocations and capital account reporting.
Tax & Audit
- Coordinate all federal, state, and local tax filings for the management company and investment entities.
- Manage relationships with external tax advisors and auditors.
- Oversee annual financial statement audits and tax compliance.
- Ensure timely delivery of K-1s and other investor tax reporting.
- Support the firm's ongoing SEC regulatory obligations, including coordination of required filings and examinations.
- Maintain compliance policies and financial documentation supporting Registered Investment Adviser (RIA) requirements.
- Partner with outside legal counsel and compliance consultants on regulatory matters.
- Monitor evolving accounting, tax, and regulatory requirements impacting the firm.
Operational Leadership
- Oversee key administrative functions including insurance, corporate governance, and vendor management.
- Manage relationships with outsourced service providers including accounting, payroll, IT, and benefits administration.
- Identify opportunities to improve financial systems, reporting, and operational efficiency.
- Support strategic initiatives, acquisitions, financing transactions, and special projects as needed.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA strongly preferred.
- 10+ years of progressive accounting and finance leadership experience.
- Prior experience within a family office, private equity firm, hedge fund, investment manager, or alternative asset management environment strongly preferred.
- Deep understanding of partnership accounting, investment entities, and fund structures.
- Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, tax compliance, and internal controls.
- Familiarity with SEC and Registered Investment Adviser regulatory requirements.
- Experience managing audits, tax engagements, and external professional service providers.
- Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in a lean organization with a hands-on approach.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to present financial information to ownership, investors, and external stakeholders.
- High degree of integrity, professionalism, and discretion in handling confidential information.
Preferred Experience
- Private equity, venture capital, hedge fund, or family office accounting.
- Multi-entity consolidations and partnership accounting.
- Capital calls, investor reporting, and distribution management.
- SEC examinations and RIA compliance support.
- Investment accounting platforms and sophisticated financial reporting systems.
Personal Attributes
- Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail.
- Technically strong accountant with sound business judgment.
- Comfortable wearing multiple hats in a small, high-performing organization.
- Self-directed and proactive with a continuous improvement mindset.
- Collaborative leader who builds strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
