Family Office - Accounting Associate
Selby Jennings, Dallas, TX, United States
Selby Jennings is Partnering with a multi-billion dollar investment firm who are expanding their operational and financial infrastructure and is seeking a highly capable Associate to join the Finance organization. This role is designed for someone who enjoys variety, thrives in a high‑accountability environment, and wants exposure to all facets of a multi‑asset investment platform.
As an Associate, you will work directly with the Head of Finance and play a central role in supporting the firm's accounting processes, investment operations, and regulatory reporting. The ideal candidate is analytical, proactive, detail‑oriented, and eager to learn. You will collaborate across external administrators, brokers, auditors, and internal stakeholders while helping strengthen the systems and controls that support the firm's trading and reporting workflows.
Responsibilities
Maintain accurate investment books and records in coordination with external administrators.
Record and reconcile activity across multiple asset classes, including complex transactions.
Prepare monthly performance packages and internal reporting deliverables.
Support valuation analysis, documentation, and audit preparation.
Oversee reconciliations involving cash, investments, accruals, and income.
Investment Operations & Trade Support
Serve as a daily point of contact for brokerage relationships and trading counterparties.
Assist with trade execution workflows, including allocations, confirms, and settlement review.
Monitor margin balances, collateral movements, and cash activity across accounts.
Coordinate subscription documents, capital calls, redemptions, and related fund activity.
Ensure position data is accurate across custodians and administrators.
Support onboarding for new accounts, custodians, and service providers.
Compliance, Controls & Process Improvements
Assist with regulatory filings, including SEC‑related reporting.
Strengthen documentation, operational processes, and internal controls.
Identify ways to streamline workflows and improve data accuracy.
Provide analytical support to senior leadership on special projects.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
CPA or active progress toward CPA strongly preferred.
1-2 years of professional experience at a big 4 or public accounting firm
Solid understanding of GAAP, including investment accounting concepts.
Familiarity with partnership allocations or fund reporting is a plus.
Strong communication skills and comfort working directly with external counterparties.
Self‑directed, organized, and capable of managing competing deadlines.
Demonstrated ability to think critically and work through complex issues.
Positive, solutions‑oriented mindset with a desire to grow in a dynamic environment.
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As an Associate, you will work directly with the Head of Finance and play a central role in supporting the firm's accounting processes, investment operations, and regulatory reporting. The ideal candidate is analytical, proactive, detail‑oriented, and eager to learn. You will collaborate across external administrators, brokers, auditors, and internal stakeholders while helping strengthen the systems and controls that support the firm's trading and reporting workflows.
Responsibilities
Maintain accurate investment books and records in coordination with external administrators.
Record and reconcile activity across multiple asset classes, including complex transactions.
Prepare monthly performance packages and internal reporting deliverables.
Support valuation analysis, documentation, and audit preparation.
Oversee reconciliations involving cash, investments, accruals, and income.
Investment Operations & Trade Support
Serve as a daily point of contact for brokerage relationships and trading counterparties.
Assist with trade execution workflows, including allocations, confirms, and settlement review.
Monitor margin balances, collateral movements, and cash activity across accounts.
Coordinate subscription documents, capital calls, redemptions, and related fund activity.
Ensure position data is accurate across custodians and administrators.
Support onboarding for new accounts, custodians, and service providers.
Compliance, Controls & Process Improvements
Assist with regulatory filings, including SEC‑related reporting.
Strengthen documentation, operational processes, and internal controls.
Identify ways to streamline workflows and improve data accuracy.
Provide analytical support to senior leadership on special projects.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
CPA or active progress toward CPA strongly preferred.
1-2 years of professional experience at a big 4 or public accounting firm
Solid understanding of GAAP, including investment accounting concepts.
Familiarity with partnership allocations or fund reporting is a plus.
Strong communication skills and comfort working directly with external counterparties.
Self‑directed, organized, and capable of managing competing deadlines.
Demonstrated ability to think critically and work through complex issues.
Positive, solutions‑oriented mindset with a desire to grow in a dynamic environment.
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