Chief Financial Controller

Chief Financial Officer / Financial Controller

Family Office & Registered Investment Advisory (RIA)

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly strategic and operationally driven Chief Financial Officer / Financial Controller to oversee the financial infrastructure, reporting, cash management, and operational accounting functions of a growing family office and SEC-registered investment advisory firm. This individual will play a critical leadership role in financial stewardship, business scalability, regulatory oversight, and long-term strategic planning across multiple entities and investment structures.

The ideal candidate combines strong technical accounting expertise with executive-level financial leadership experience in wealth management, family office operations, alternative investments, and multi-entity environments. CPA designation is strongly preferred.

This role requires discretion, precision, and the ability to operate within a high-net-worth, fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Leadership & Strategy

• Serve as the senior financial leader across the family office and affiliated entities.
• Develop and oversee financial strategy, forecasting, budgeting, and long-term planning.
• Provide executive leadership with financial analysis, profitability insights, and strategic recommendations.
• Build scalable financial systems, controls, and reporting structures to support organizational growth.
• Assist ownership and executive leadership in evaluating investment opportunities, acquisitions, entity structuring, and capital allocation decisions.

Accounting & Financial Operations

• Oversee all accounting operations, including:
• General ledger management
• Accounts payable and receivable
• Payroll oversight
• Treasury and cash management
• Intercompany accounting
• Multi-entity consolidations
• Ensure accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting.
• Maintain and improve internal financial controls, policies, and procedures.
• Supervise outside accounting firms, auditors, tax professionals, and financial vendors where applicable.
• Manage financial reporting for operating businesses, investment entities, and affiliated structures.

Family Office & Investment Oversight

• Assist in oversight of:
• Private equity investments
• Alternative investments
• Real estate holdings
• Special purpose entities (SPEs)
• Family office structures
• Coordinate capital calls, distributions, liquidity planning, and investment reporting.
• Monitor investment cash flows and performance reporting.
• Support high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth planning initiatives alongside legal and tax advisors.

Regulatory & Compliance Coordination

• Work closely with Compliance leadership and outside counsel regarding:
• SEC and RIA financial requirements
• Regulatory reporting
• Financial audits
• Custodial and operational oversight
• Maintain compliance with all applicable accounting standards, tax requirements, and financial regulations.
• Assist with preparation and review of ADV-related financial disclosures where applicable.

Tax & Entity Structuring Coordination

• Coordinate with external CPAs and tax attorneys regarding:
• Multi-state tax planning
• Partnership accounting
• Entity structuring
• Trust and estate coordination
• Tax-efficient financial strategies
• Assist with financial reporting and planning related to sophisticated UHNW structures and private investments.

Leadership & Operational Management

• Build and lead the internal finance and accounting function.
• Establish operational efficiencies and financial workflows across departments.
• Participate in executive leadership meetings and strategic planning discussions.
• Provide mentorship and oversight to accounting and operations personnel.
• Maintain strict confidentiality surrounding client, investment, and ownership information.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 7–15 years of progressive accounting and financial leadership experience
• Experience within one or more of the following:
• Registered Investment Advisory (RIA) firms
• Family offices
• Wealth management firms
• Private equity or alternative investment environments
• Strong understanding of:
• Multi-entity accounting
• Financial reporting
• Cash flow management
• Budgeting and forecasting
• Internal controls
• Advanced proficiency in financial systems, reporting software, and Microsoft Excel
• Exceptional organizational, analytical, and communication skills
• High level of discretion and professionalism

Preferred

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Experience with SEC-regulated environments
• Experience with UHNW/family office financial operations
• Knowledge of private investments, fund structures, and partnership accounting
• Familiarity with investment reporting platforms and custodial systems
• Experience managing complex ownership/entity structures

Compensation & Structure

• Competitive executive compensation package
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Long-term growth potential within a rapidly expanding organization
• Opportunity to work directly with executive leadership and high-net-worth clientele