The staff or senior accountant keeps the books current: recording transactions, reconciling accounts and preparing the reports the controller reviews.
Family Office Accountant salary
We estimate $95K–$145K base salary for a accountant at a US single family office managing $250M–$1B, with a typical bonus of 5–15%. Smaller offices pay about 15% less and $1B+ offices about 20% more.
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Estimated base salary at US single family offices. A starting point, not an offer. How we estimate.
Accountant salary by city
| City | Base salary (estimate) |
|---|---|
| New York City | $110K–$165K |
| Chicago | $100K–$150K |
| Dallas | $95K–$145K |
| Houston | $95K–$140K |
| Los Angeles | $105K–$160K |
| Miami | $95K–$150K |
| Palm Beach | $100K–$150K |
| Boston | $100K–$155K |
| San Francisco Bay Area | $110K–$165K |
| Seattle | $105K–$155K |
| Atlanta | $95K–$140K |
| Austin | $95K–$145K |
Family Office Accountant job description
- Record transactions and reconcile bank, brokerage and credit accounts
- Process bill pay and household expenses
- Track investment activity and capital calls
- Prepare schedules for the outside tax preparer
- Support the annual audit and tax season
Skills and background
- General ledger and reconciliations
- Partnership and trust accounting basics
- Excel and family office accounting software
- Attention to detail
- Discretion
Typical background: 3–8 years in public accounting, fund administration or a corporate accounting team. A CPA is a plus.
Accountant interview questions
- How do you reconcile a brokerage account with hundreds of trades?
- Describe the most complex entity structure you've worked with.
- How do you handle personal expenses that run through a business entity?
- Tell me about a time you found an error in someone else's work.
More in our guide to family office interview questions.
How we recruit a accountant
We run contingent searches for this role: a brief with you (and the principal where it matters), a shortlist of three to five vetted candidates, confidential interviews, and support through the offer and the first 90 days. Start a search.
Questions
What does a family office accountant earn?
We estimate $95K–$145K base salary at a US single family office managing $250M–$1B, plus a typical bonus of 5–15% of base. Pay varies by city and office size.
What does a family office accountant do?
The staff or senior accountant keeps the books current: recording transactions, reconciling accounts and preparing the reports the controller reviews.
What background does a accountant need?
3–8 years in public accounting, fund administration or a corporate accounting team. A CPA is a plus.
How do you recruit a accountant?
We usually run a contingent search: a brief with the family, a vetted shortlist, confidential interviews and help closing the offer.