Selby Jennings · 11 hours ago
Senior Investment Accountant
Dayton, ME
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$100K/yr - $120K/yr
5+ years expSelby Jennings is a financial services firm, and they are seeking a Senior Investment Accountant to manage day-to-day financial operations and oversee accounting activities for family office entities. The role involves deploying a new enterprise accounting system, maintaining accurate financial records, and conducting financial analysis to support strategic decisions.
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Hiring Manager
Dan Sulley
Responsibilities
Work closely with the CFO to manage day‑to‑day financial operations, accounting activities, and internal reporting processes
Serve as the project lead for deploying a new enterprise accounting system (Archway family office platform), ensuring a smooth transition and ongoing functionality
Oversee accounting, reporting, and financial analysis for several family office entities and investment vehicles spanning public markets, private equity, and fund structures
Utilize expertise in complex investment mechanics-including side pockets, profit allocations, carried interest adjustments, and inter-entity activity-to ensure accurate financial treatment
Maintain complete and accurate general ledger records, including creation and review of journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and entity-level adjustments
Administer accounts payable, accounts receivable, and banking reconciliations across multiple entities
Track liquidity, supervise money movements, and handle the execution of payments and wire transfers
Contribute to monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting packages, including financial statements, cash forecasts, investment analyses, and performance dashboards for internal and external stakeholders
Coordinate the preparation of tax filings for partnerships (1065) and corporate entities (1120) in collaboration with outside tax specialists
Conduct on-demand financial analysis to support strategic decisions and assess operational or investment performance
Evaluate existing workflows and recommend enhancements to strengthen accuracy, automation, and efficiency
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline; CPA credentials are advantageous
5-8 years of hands-on accounting experience, ideally within a family office, wealth advisory, or fund accounting environment
Preferably 3+ years of experience at a public accounting firm
Absolute commitment to discretion, ethics, and professional conduct
Strong ability to support senior leadership with clear, timely, and meaningful financial insights
Exceptional communication, collaboration, and relationship‑building capabilities
Skilled at managing diverse internal and external partners, including tax advisors, legal teams, investment managers, and banks
Ensures robust internal controls while maintaining adaptability within a fast-moving, entrepreneurial setting
Highly organized, detail‑driven, and able to juggle multiple priorities
Proven track record of ownership, adaptability, and completing work with precision in a dynamic environment
Company
Selby Jennings
Global recruitment firm specialising in Banking
1001-5000 employees
Funding
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