Controller - The Quest Organization

Family Office Controller

Established Single Family Office is seeking a Controller to join its accounting team. The Controller will maintain accurate accounting records for the family’s activity and holdings which includes Investment LLCs, trusts and Not for Profits. Investments are deployed with external managers across traditional public market strategies, such as equities and fixed income, as well as alternative strategies including private equity, private credit, hedge funds, and real assets.

Responsibilities:

• Right hand to the CFO
• Accountable for management of the families’ personal finances including cash flow, real estate and private equity investments, aircraft, loans, trust distributions and tax payments. 
• Work with CFO and attorneys to execute estate and tax plans by booking the movement of assets and transfer of members interest within LLCs
• Closely monitor cash flows and perform treasury functions as needed
• Manage the day-to-day workflows/deliverables including reviewing staff entries for more complex transactions
• Review the books for the family office management company, investment partnerships, and other family entities
• Review year-end financials and tax workpapers for the tax return preparation
• Prepare monthly net worth statements, annual budgets and other ad-hoc management reporting
• Oversight of capital calls and distributions processes. May also include preparing wires as needed.
• Work on ad hoc projects
• Collaborate with the Accounting Team to define proper controls, policies and procedures
• Mentor and develop staff and provide accounting guidance

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree in Accounting, CPA preferred
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience within a family office
• Experience with partnership accounting and taxation (including trusts, estates and foundations)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong accounting skills
• Knowledgeable of accounting systems (Asset Vantage, QuickBooks, Quicken and Peachtree)
• Ability to think proactively and work in a highly collaborative environment
• Proven self-starter with excellent organizational skills and high attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal skills, business maturity and discretion, with significant experience working with senior management on highly confidential and high-profile matters
• Willingness to address both complex high-level issues as well as routine day to day activities with equal enthusiasm
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and unquestionable integrity and ethics