Director of Operations - Family Office - The Quest Organization
New York City, NY
About the Job
Director of Operations - Family Office
The Director of Operations will oversee the daily operations of the family office, focusing on treasury management, expense tracking, and communication facilitation. This role requires a highly organized and detail-oriented individual who can manage financial activities, streamline processes, and ensure effective communication within the office and with external partners.
Responsibilities:
- Work with external accounting resources to provide expense reporting and other financial analysis.
- Coordinate with external accounting team handling budgeting and expense tracking for household and business expenses.
- Review and facilitate wires and funding requests from various LLCs
- Review and process monthly distributions to various trusts and individuals
- Review and monitor credit card activity for LLCs and individuals.
- Assist in property closings and other financial transactions.
- Eventually coordinate transactions, planning and commitment tracking for the family foundation.
- Facilitate residential property closings and other transactions.
- Create new entities and open new bank accounts as needed.
- Serve as primary communication point for the family office Principal.
- Coordinate with service providers, attorneys, vendors, and other stakeholders.
- Facilitate communication between family members and office staff.
- Assist in the preparation of meeting agendas and other documentation to streamline communication throughout the organization.
- Oversee multiple insurance policies including property, liability, vehicle, equine, and art.
- ?Coordinate with accountants and other team members to establish business processes.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field
- 5+ years of experience in accounting, finance, or operations management, preferably within a family office or similar environment
- Experience as a client service professional in public accounting, banking or a similar field is preferred
- Experience with real estate management and closings is a plus
- Strong financial acumen with experience in treasury management and expense and budget tracking.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Apple OS and experience with financial software including QuickBooks and BILL.
- Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
- Ability to simultaneously handle multiple projects with various stakeholders
- Strong attention to detail.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Proactive and self-motivated.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Source : The Quest Organization