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Form of work Pitcairn's innovative Shared Single Family Office model provides unparalleled service to wealthy families and other family offices. Since the firm's founding in 1923, Pitcairn has helped ultra-high-net-worth families and its members navigate the individual, interpersonal, and institutional challenges that come with wealth. At Pitcairn, we understand multigenerational family wealth in a way that few other wealth advisory firms do. Our comprehensive family office services include investment advisory, tax, trust and estate planning, risk management, philanthropy, household-level financial services as well as family education and family governance support.
PRIMARY FUNCTION: The Senior Financial Account is responsible for overseeing the delivery of accounting, financial, and operational services to Pitcairn entities, Ultra High Net Worth ("UHNW") and Single-Family Office ("SFO") clients.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Provide oversight and management of accounting processes and services for Pitcairn entities and to family office clients, including accurate income and expense coding, tracking various investments and investment partnership accounting.
* Maintain general ledgers for limited partnerships, LLCs, and other collective entities.
* Apply standard accounting principles to all areas of job function.
* Reconcile cash and investment accounts.
* Assist in the review and processing of accounts payable invoices.
* Prepare quarterly and year-end financial statements for individuals, trusts, and other entities.
* Monthly allocation of profit and loss by partner based on investment results and partnership agreements.
* Tracking inside and outside basis of assets.
* Provide day-to-day contact with family office personnel, external service providers and internal staff in connection with general ledger accounting and processing.
* Provide timely review and posting of various scheduled and/or ad hoc custom reports provided to internal and external stake holders (i.e., Cash Flow, Investment Cash Flow, Projections, etc.), ensuring accurate presentation of data.
* Prepare year end schedules for outside tax accountants.
* Support regulatory reporting and audit functions.
* Prepare and monitor business activity metrics, prepare, and maintain annual budgets and projections, including analysis of variances, identification of trend analysis and recommendation of changes.
* Complete various reconciliations associated with area of responsibility and entities serviced.
* Obtain and maintain pertinent documentation related to area of responsibility.
* Performs other duties as assigned for the efficient operation of Pitcairn.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
* Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field required.
* CPA or similar designation desirable.
* Minimum 8 years of relevant work experience.
* Must demonstrate advanced knowledge of accounting theory/practice.
* Possess excellent computer skills, with experience in accounting software.
DESIRABLE ATTRIBUTES:
Successful candidates will possess a broad range of skills including:
* Ability to multi-task, thrive and adapt in a dynamic, deadline driven environment.
* Curiosity that lends itself to creative problem solving.
* Preference for organization, procedure, and exactitude.
* Self-motivated with a sense of curiosity, urgency, and accountability.
* Strong interpersonal skills with excellent written and verbal communication.
* Ability to work both as an individual and as a collaborative member of the team.
Pitcairn is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, domestic partner status, status as a parent or medical condition. Pitcairn complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which Pitcairn has facilities. As an investment advisor, employees of Pitcairn may be subject to certain limitations on personal investment activities.
