Senior Controller Boutique Family office

This role leads the financial operations of a sophisticated single‑family office, overseeing multi‑entity accounting, tax coordination, treasury, and investment support while working closely with leadership in a high‑visibility, hands‑on capacity.

Client Details

The client is a sophisticated, multi‑generational single‑family office based in NYC downtown - with a diversified global investment portfolio and a lean, high‑performing team. They operate in a thoughtful, intellectually rigorous environment where relationships, discretion, and long‑term planning are central.

With an international footprint and a collaborative culture, the family office offers meaningful impact, visibility, and a uniquely engaging mix of operational and financial work.

Description

A highly sophisticated single‑family office is seeking a Senior Controller to oversee financial operations across a multi‑entity domestic and international structure. This is a rare opportunity to join a tight‑knit, intellectually driven, globally connected environment where your work has direct visibility to principals and long-term generational decision-makers.

The organisation manages a diversified portfolio spanning private equity, credit, venture, structured investments, and selective real assets. The culture is lean, thoughtful, analytical, and built on trust, discretion, and exceptionally close working relationships.

• Full ownership of accounting across U.S. and international entities
• Monthly close, reconciliations, workpapers, and financial reporting
• Prepare deliverables for annual audits and reviews
• Maintain clean, timely, and accurate books across the structure

• Coordinate with external tax advisors across partnership, corporate, and HNW individual tax
• Oversee preparation of tax packages, K‑1 support, annual filings, and cross-border requirements
• Maintain compliance and documentation across all jurisdictions

• Oversee cash operations: liquidity planning, payments, capital calls, and intercompany flows
• Manage banking relationships and execute treasury decisions
• Maintain payment controls and approval processes

• Maintain corporate records, structure charts, and compliance calendars
• Support trusts, estates, and generational planning alongside legal
• Ensure flawless entity hygiene across the ecosystem

• Partner with the CEO and investment staff on deal execution mechanics
• Oversee capital movements, entity setup, and cash flow planning
• Maintain investment documentation and performance records

• Manage:
  • Belgium-based Treasurer & support staff
  • U.S.-based Financial Analyst (shared with investments)
• Partner daily with the CEO, Chairwoman, and GC
• Uphold a trusted, service‑oriented partnership with family members

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

Profile

You will thrive in this environment if you are:

• A hands-on financial operator with strong accounting and tax fundamentals
• Naturally organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities
• A strong communicator who enjoys partnering directly with principals
• Comfortable in a lean, entrepreneurial setting where everyone contributes
• Curious, analytically minded, and motivated by continuous improvement
• Experienced in multi‑entity structures, preferably with exposure to HNW or investment environments

• 8-15+ years in accounting/financial operations
• Hands on operational experience
• Experience in controller in a family office, investment management, or similar multi‑entity structure
• Strong knowledge of partnership accounting and HNW financial operations
• CPA Required - strong academics
• Experience managing small teams
• Based in New York; comfortable with 4 days onsite
• Real estate exposure is helpful but not required.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from $202,500 to $230,000 USD annually.
• Comprehensive benefits package (details to be discussed).
• Opportunity to lead the Accounting & Finance function in the property industry.
• Collaborative and professional work environment.
• Potential for long-term career growth within the organization.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career as a CFO, we encourage you to apply today!

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