
CFS is hiring: Accounting Director (Family Office) in Boston
CFS, Boston, United States
Accounting Director (Family Office)
Location: Boston, MA — Hybrid
Total Compensation: $175,000 – $275,000
Why This Opportunity Stands Out:
• Dedicated family office leadership role
• Senior-level accounting position with broad oversight across real estate and diversified investments
• Direct visibility to family principals with meaningful influence on financial reporting and strategy
• Blend of elite technical accounting and finance/FP&A exposure
• Stable, well-capitalized private environment with long-term investment focus
Key Responsibilities:
• Lead all accounting and financial operations for a private family office with fully separate books from affiliated entities
• Oversee month-end, quarterly, and annual close, including full financial statement preparation
• Manage complex entity structures and coordinate closely with external tax advisors
• Support refinancing activity, capital planning, and lender relationships across real estate holdings
• Prepare board-level reporting, cash flow forecasts, and portfolio-wide budgeting and financial analysis
Qualifications:
• CPA required with a strong public accounting foundation
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience with deep technical expertise
• Prior Family Office experience or Real Estate accounting experience required (at least one)
• Experience with taxes, multi-entity structures, and refinancing transactions
• Polished, discreet professional with executive presence and ability to support senior stakeholders