Controller

SUMMARY

The Controller will oversee the financial and investment administration and treasury management of a sophisticated, multi-entity family office. This is a high-trust role responsible for managing day-to-day financial and investment functions, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

Buttonwood is seeking a forward-thinking, positive and collaborative individual who will act as a trusted and strategic partner to the senior management team and its Clients. The ideal candidate combines financial, investment, and operational expertise, bringing professionalism, discretion, and a service-oriented mindset to managing our Clients’ complex financial landscape.

RESPONSBILITIES

• Develop expertise in the Company’s general ledger, and integrated reporting systems to ensure integrity of transactions and data in a multi-layered ownership environment
• Monitor existing internal controls and develop new internal controls as needed
• Will have both an active and supervisory role in the following functions: General ledger maintenance; Preparation of general ledger postings and reconciliations; Approval of daily cash management activities; Operating account disbursements; Credit card program management; Regular reconciliation of investment accounts
• Prepare and analyze standard financial and investment reports for multiple entities, including: Client net worth reports; Financial statements and cash flow projections for all Clients; Financial statements and annual budgets for BCM; Financial statements for key operating entities; IRR; Trust accounting reports, including coordination of tax manager review; Aircraft usage reports; Ad hoc financial and investment reports
• Assist in coordinating processes for personal asset management, including: Ensuring up-to-date and appropriate insurance for all personal assets; Assisting with asset sale/purchase transactions; Maintaining accurate and meticulous records for all personal assets
• Identify and assist in process improvement and efficiency initiatives
• Lead and/or assist with additional projects, initiatives, and duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA preferred
• Minimum of 5 years accounting experience; tax experience a plus
• Working knowledge of accounting systems, relational database concepts and applications, along with other database reporting tools such as advanced Excel skills and Power BI
• Experience in leveraging and maximizing technology solutions to create a highly efficient operational environment
• Superior judgment and comfort level working with confidential, sensitive, and proprietary information, as well as an uncompromised commitment to the highest level of integrity and confidentiality
• Ability to sit, stand and complete work at a computer for prolonged periods of time

ELEMENTS OF SUCCESS

• Strong analytical thinker and creative problem-solver with excellent organizational skills
• Strong verbal and written communications skills
• Highly self-motivated, collaborative, and comfortable in a high growth, dynamic, entrepreneurial environment
• Maintains a positive attitude and pro-active, solution-oriented approach