Manager, Family Office Accounting
Company: The Friedkin Group
Location: Stafford
Posted on: April 17, 2024
Job Description:
LIVING OUR VALUESAll associates are guided by Our Values. Our
Values are the unifying foundation of our companies. We strive to
ensure that every decision we make and every action we take
demonstrates Our Values. We believe that putting Our Values into
practice creates lasting benefits for all of our associates,
shareholders, and the communities in which we live. JOB SUMMARYThe
Manager, Accounting under the leadership of the Director Family
Accounting, will support the operations of the family businesses
through full cycle accounting including general ledger, accounts
payable, accounts receivable, petty cash and purchasing card
activity. The Manager will take action to enhance cross-functional
coordination across all of Family Office, support process
improvement and system implementations. ESSENTION FUNCTIONSPrimary
duties:
Responsible for ensuring critical
family member finance and accounting requests are addressed
accurately and with a sense of urgency. Ensure that all financial
data is recorded accurately and timely within management
expectations and company policy.Execute a Monthly Close of the
General Ledger for the owner and its related entities.Provide
support to associates conducting routine accounting functions
including but not limited to, month end close, preparation of
journal entries, and account reconciliations.Analyze Balance Sheet
Trend analysis, Year over Year analysis and Budget to Actual
variances for owners and related entities (including Trusts).
Assist with system implementations and process improvements to
increase efficiency and controls within the Family Office. Analyze,
generate and process CCM entries needed to maintain
balances.Maintain well-documented work papers for journal entries
and account reconciliations.Review reconciliation of balance sheet
accounts in a timely fashion including intercompany balances;
dispose of reconciling items in a timely manner.As part of the
reconciliation process, review the reasonableness of balance sheet
and income statement accounts in order to determine that all
necessary entries are recorded.Develop, review and ensure
distribution of standard, recurring monthly, quarterly or annual
financial reports to management.Analyze, generate and process
intercompany entries needed to adjust or reallocate expenses
between business unitsDevelop action plans to address open tasks,
requests, or projects and ensure execution of action plan.Manage
conflicting deadlines and priorities as assigned. Quickly adapt to
changing priorities. Manage and clearly communicate risks to
meeting deadlines as new tasks and projects arise.Participate in
the annual business planning process; provide information and
assistance to business units, as requested.Comply with accounting,
tax, and regulatory policies that affect owner and related
entities.Be responsible for the accounting for certain entities of
the owner including accounts receivable, accounts payable and
general ledger.Prepare and review schedules to support tax
preparation efforts.Coordinate gathering of AP data and process
1099's annually.Resolve customer issues quickly; strive to satisfy
customers.Serve as point person for inquiries from the
family.Responsibly receive, transmit, and handle consumer and
customer data per applicable policies and procedures.Review and
follow data privacy practices, policies, and guidelines.Other
duties as assigned SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESThis position will
supervise one or more employees. Lead, motivate, reward, and
develop the team. Set a good example and coach associates and
teammates to improve their productivity and performance. Carries
out responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies
and applicable laws. Responsibilities include: The Manager will
also supervise the preparation of the financial statements for the
owners. The overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of
these associates. Interviewing and training associates; planning,
assigning, coordinating, and directing work; appraising
performance; rewarding and disciplining associates; addressing
complaints and resolving problems. Sponsoring, directing,
coordinating, and supporting project and process improvement teams,
and participating in and/or supporting project teams sponsored by
other management team members. Collaborates with co-workers and
leaders to leverage knowledge and experience to improve processes,
procedures, and the work environment in order to eliminate
inefficient and ineffective processes and procedures.
QUALIFICATIONSA Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or
university; and 5-8 years related experience and/or training; or
equivalent combination of education and experience. CPA is
preferred. Family Office accounting experience is preferred.
Business Acumen -- Knowledge of
business operations and key factors affecting business
successes.Process Orientation -- Understands process components and
attributes. Identifies, prioritizes and implements process
improvement opportunities.Customer Orientation -- Continually seeks
to understand and act upon customer needs, concerns and
priorities.Confidentiality -- Understands the personal nature of
transactions and maintains the highest level of confidentiality
when conducting business internally and externally.Leadership --
Guides individuals and groups toward desired outcomes by building
confidence based on a shared vision and the means to attain
it.Technical Expertise -- Applies up-to-date knowledge and skills
needed to do the job. Expertise in GAAP, Microsoft Dynamics AX,
Excel and other PC applications required in the job.Interpersonal
Aptitude -- Maintains effective working relationships with others
both within and outside of their team.Interpersonal Influence --
Uses interpersonal aptitude skills to build relationships
beneficial in achieving work-related goals. Gains attention and
respect of others.Commitment to Quality -- Provides products and
services of the highest quality, sets quality standards.Achievement
Orientation -- Sets high-performance standards, sets aggressive
goals and is able to achieve them.Self-development -- Takes a
pro-active role in developing and pursuing career
goals.Company-wide Perspective -- Understands complementary,
interdependent nature of work processes and defines one's work
within this context.Business Insight -- Understands how new events
will affect individuals and business processes.Facilitation of
Others -- Leads both formal and informal meetings that maximize the
group are potential to make decisions and generate solutions.
Microsoft Office Application Set -
ExcelMicrosoft Dynamics AX experience is a plusStandard financial
accounting principles To perform this job successfully, an
individual must be able to perform each essential duty
satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of
the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform the essential functions. (For optimum performance, the
jobholder in this position would be expected to demonstrate
appropriate knowledge, skills, and abilities in the listed areas.)
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS*Valid driver's licenseCPA
license preferred PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSThe physical requirements
described here are representative of those that must be met by an
associate to successfully perform the essential functions of the
job. While performing the duties of the job, the associate is
required on a daily basis to analyze and interpret data,
communicate, and remain in a stationary position for a significant
amount of the work day; and frequently access, input, and retrieve
information from the computer and other office productivity
devices. The associate is regularly required to move about the
office and around the corporate campus. The associate is
occasionally required to travel to other sites, including
out-of-state, where applicable, for business. The associate must
frequently move up to 10 pounds and occasionally move up to 25
pounds. WORK ENVIRONMENTThe work environment characteristics
described here are representative of those an associate encounters
while performing the essential functions of this job. While the job
is generally performed in an office environment, the associate is
occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, areas in which
moving mechanical parts, fumes, toxic or caustic chemicals are
present, and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the
office environment is typically quiet, but the associate may be
occasionally exposed to loud noise levels.TRAVEL REQUIREDMinimal
travel is required for this position (up to 20% of the time and on
a domestic basis).The Friedkin Group and its affiliates are equal
opportunity employers and maintain drug-free workplaces by
conducting pre-employment drug testing. #LI-PB1HP125 TOTAL REWARDS
Our Total Rewards package is an integral part of how we recognize
our associates' contributions as well as attract, retain and reward
the most qualified employees. We are committed to providing a fair
and competitive compensation structure that includes base pay and
performance based rewards, where applicable. Compensation is based
on various factors including, but not limited to, skill set,
experience, qualifications and job-related requirements. Our
benefits include medical, dental, and vision along with wellness
programs, retirement plans, paid leave and much more! To learn more
about these programs and many more, take a tour of our Benefits
Page
Keywords: The Friedkin Group, League City , Manager, Family Office Accounting, Administration, Clerical , Stafford, Texas
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