AVP-Senior Accountant

Whittier Trust is the oldest privately owned multi-family office headquartered on the West Coast, providing exceptional client service and highly customized investment solutions for high-net-worth individuals and their families.

Our dedicated professionals work with clients and their families to deliver a broad array of services including investment management, fiduciary, philanthropic, and family office. Our founding family’s century-long history of entrepreneurship continues to guide our activities for clients today. Entrusted with private family assets, our teams employ a consulting approach to tailor solutions for complex family situations.

Whittier Trust attracts professionals who have a desire to grow while building their skills in the service to our clients. Our organization is flat, nimble, and uniquely attuned to the needs and desires of both today’s entrepreneurs as well as legacy family members who may be several generations removed from the wealth creators. Our corporate culture is one of client-focus, collaboration, performance and accountability, family orientation and long-term career satisfaction. Employee turnover is low because of a high level of engagement and career fulfillment.

The position offers a competitive compensation package including base salary, performance bonus, equity consideration, excellent medical, and retirement plans.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Specific responsibilities include: 

• Record journal entries, accruals, and adjustments in accordance with U.S. GAAP.


• Own the monthly and annual close for assigned entities, delivering accurate balance sheets and income statements on a defined timeline.


• Prepare and review financial statements and supporting schedules for accuracy, completeness, and conformity with GAAP and entity-specific reporting requirements.


• Prepare and submit annual filings including business personal property tax returns and Form 1099 reporting.


• Communicate entity financial results, open items, and issues to management and clients clearly and proactively.


• Reconcile balance sheet accounts (cash, investments, receivables, payables, accruals), and investigate and resolve discrepancies promptly.


• Record capital calls, distributions, and valuation changes for alternative investments.


• Perform annual K-1 reconciliations for client alternative investments, and coordinate with fund administrators and tax preparers on discrepancies and late or amended K-1s.


• Process and review invoices.


• Review payment requests for accuracy before authorizing their release.


• Build and maintain strong client relationships through periodic financial review meetings and responsive handling of ad hoc requests.


• Maintain working relationships with tax advisors, outside accountants, and other third-party providers.


• Provide organized schedules and support to outside tax professionals and external accountants and respond to their follow-up requests.


• Support audits, reviews, and regulatory inquiries as needed.


• Maintain accurate intercompany balances, reconcile them across entities, and support consolidations.


• Prepare and update budgets and budget-to-actual analyses, with clear variance commentary for management and clients.

DESIRED EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from a four-year college or university.


• CPA preferred but not required

DESIRED EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience, ideally in a family office, trust company, public accounting, or investment/partnership environment.


• Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP; experience with partnership or trust accounting is a plus.


• Familiarity with alternative investments (private equity, hedge funds, real estate), capital activity, and K-1 reporting.


• Demonstrated ability to work with others including some management and training experience.


• Individual must be a self-starter with the ability to exercise independent professional judgment with minimal supervision.


• Superior organizational and communication skills.


• Ability to adapt quickly to rapidly changing assignments and priorities and to work in a multi-tasking environment needed to perform job successfully.


• The capability to manage and prioritize complex projects with sometimes conflicting deadlines.


• Ability to exercise critical thinking when analyzing data.


• Must have excellent computer skills with knowledge and experience in Microsoft Office including advanced Excel, Word, and Outlook.


• Experience using QuickBooks Online; familiarity with Bill.com, Yardi, and Addepar is a plus.

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

• Strong people skills


• Effective verbal and written communication skills


• High integrity with a diligent work ethic


• Team/people oriented


• Highly organized with good time management skills


• Meticulous attention to detail


• Professional presentation

COMPENSATION
A competitive base salary, performance bonus, and benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, life, long term disability, and 401(k) with company match.

Base salary range: $100,000 - $130,000.