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Family Office Private Equity Accountant

Ledgent
West Palm Beach, FL Full Time
POSTED ON 10/26/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/23/2026


Position

We are seeking a detail-oriented Family Office & Private Equity Accountant to support the accounting, reporting, and financial operations of a high-net-worth family office and its private equity investment portfolio. This role will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, preparing investment accounting schedules, managing cash flow activities, assisting with tax coordination, and supporting financial reporting across multiple entities and investment structures.

Key Responsibilities

  • Maintain general ledger activity for family office and private equity entities.
  • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and supporting schedules.
  • Record investment transactions including capital calls, distributions, acquisitions, dispositions, and valuations.
  • Reconcile bank, brokerage, and investment accounts.
  • Track partnership allocations, trust accounts, and ownership structures.
  • Assist with cash management, treasury functions, and liquidity reporting.
  • Coordinate with external auditors, tax advisors, fund administrators, and legal counsel.
  • Prepare workpapers and documentation for annual tax filings.
  • Monitor accounts payable, accounts receivable, and intercompany transactions.
  • Support budgeting, forecasting, and investment performance reporting.
  • Ensure compliance with GAAP and established internal controls.
  • Assist leadership with ad hoc financial analysis and special projects.

Qualifications



Required

  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
  • 3 years of accounting experience.
  • Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting.
  • Advanced Excel skills including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and financial analysis.
  • Experience reconciling complex accounts and investment activity.
  • Excellent organizational and communication skills.
  • Ability to handle confidential financial information with discretion.

Preferred

  • Experience within a Family Office, Private Equity Firm, Investment Management Firm, Hedge Fund, or Public Accounting.
  • Knowledge of partnership accounting, real estate, property management.
  • Experience with ERP/accounting systems such as NetSuite, Sage Intacct, QuickBooks, Yardi or MS Dynamics.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Annual bonus opportunity
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid time off and holidays

Ideal Candidate Profile

  • Strong accounting foundation with investment accounting exposure.
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
  • Exceptional attention to detail.
  • Able to manage multiple entities and priorities simultaneously.
  • Professional demeanor with the ability to interact with executives, investors, and advisors.

This position offers an excellent opportunity to gain exposure to sophisticated investment structures, private equity transactions, and high-net-worth family office operations while contributing to the long-term financial success of the organization.










All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Salary : $80,000 - $95,000

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