Financial Accounting Manager - Family Office

Personal Financial & Administrative Manager - Private Family

Birmingham, MI $55K–$70K (25-30 hours/week, remote)

Require: Intuit QuickBooks ProAdvisor certification, Excel Expert level.

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A private family in Birmingham is seeking a highly experienced, trustworthy Personal Financial & Administrative Manager for a long-term relationship. This role is approximately 70% financial/bookkeeping and 30% personal/administrative.

Schedule: Approximately 25–30 hours/week with a highly flexible, results-oriented schedule

Work Arrangement: Primarily remote with regular in-person meetings in Birmingham

Key Responsibilities

• Manage personal and household bookkeeping using QuickBooks

• Reconcile accounts and track bills, expenses, and financial obligations

• Maintain Excel spreadsheets, financial records, budgets, and reports

• Organize tax documentation and coordinate with CPAs, attorneys, financial advisers, and other professionals

• Manage household records, vendors, insurance, renewals, subscriptions, and select administrative matters

• Handle special financial and personal projects with discretion and follow-through

• Coordinate some travel plans

Required Qualifications

• Current Intuit QuickBooks ProAdvisor certification – mandatory

• Expert-level Microsoft Excel skills – mandatory

• Significant professional bookkeeping, accounting, controller, or financial administration experience

• Exceptional attention to detail, organization, and accuracy

• Ability to work independently and manage deadlines without daily supervision

• Excellent communication skills and unquestionable discretion/confidentiality

• Must live within reasonable commuting distance of Birmingham, MI and be available for regular in-person meetings

Experience with private families, family offices, high-net-worth households, CPA/accounting firms, or controller-level responsibilities is highly desirable. Ideal candidate is a mature, financially sophisticated professional who takes ownership, anticipates needs, and can become a trusted long-term resource to the family.

Confidential screening, professional references, background check, and certification verification required.

Send resume to:

Ben Schwartz, President

Harper Associates

www.harperjobs.com

Harper Associates specializes in the permanent placement of experienced personnel. Founded in 1968, Harper Associates has built an excellent reputation in the recruitment industry. Our long-standing history in the industry makes us unique. While we have progressed with the times, we still strive to offer personal attention and dedication to meet our clients’ needs. Harper Consultants are constantly networking, creating a continuous pool of experienced professionals to choose from.