The Heisley Family Office
Accounting Manager - HFO
The Family Office and the Company
The Heisley Family Office was established in 2013 to provide finance, trust, tax/wealth planning and concierge services to three generations of family members. Primary responsibilities center around the Family Matriarch (G1), the Chairman of the Family’s operating companies (G2), and real estate and other holdings (G3).
The Family’s operating companies, The Heico Companies, LLC (Heico), has a long history of success. Since its founding over 45 years ago, Heico has grown from a single business to over 80 separate global companies through a strategic acquisition policy, and by reinvesting its earnings into internal growth and new prospects. Historically talented at restoring distressed companies, Heico targets acquisitions that will complement its ever-growing portfolio of companies in manufacturing, construction, and industrial services.
Heico continually seeks new opportunities while maintaining its standard of success. The Heico Companies L.L.C has remained a privately held company since inception and maintains majority ownership in each of its operations, which generates more than $3.3 billion dollars in annual revenues. Many of our businesses are certified Woman-owned Business Enterprises (WBE).
More information about the overall organization can be found at www.heicocompanies.com.
The Position
We are seeking an exceptional Accounting Manager with a demonstrated record of success in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment. As a critical member of our family office, this individual will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of our financial information.
The Accounting Manager will assist the Family Office team in adopting technology and efficiency solutions to meet the evolving needs of the Family. In addition to bill payment, they will prepare accounting statements and financial reports, as well as assist with general accounting and administrative tasks in support of evolving family needs. The ideal candidate will exhibit strong organization skills, attention to detail, and possess the ability to navigate various administrative responsibilities seamlessly. This position will report to the Chief Financial Officer – HFO, with regular contact with the Family Leader who also serves as the Chairman of Heico.
Job Description
Primary Responsibilities
• Identify potential efficiencies and process improvements and lead initiative to automate accounting tasks
• Maintain QuickBooks general ledgers for multiple family members and family entities
o Process vendor invoices and make payments
o Reconcile all bank, credit card, loan and intercompany/advance accounts
o Ensure key balance sheet accounts are reconciled
o Maintain accounting for all notes, including interest calculations
• Prepare financial statements for distribution to the leaders of the family office
• Monitor cash balances for family members falling under primary responsibilities and prepare cash forecasts as funds become depleted
• Assist in Heico in accounting for various properties, including tracking regular expenses and those specifically related to family visits
• Review and reconcile monthly airline usage and related invoices and submit to Heico Accounts Payable for processing and payment
• Maintain investment statement files and update monthly investment performance
• Maintain electronic files for insurance policies and assist the CFO-HFO with his review of annual insurance renewal proposals
• Assist in coordination and detailed review of the annual tax return preparation process
• Maintain records for Heisley Family Foundation
• Summarize monthly horse related expenses for the Family Leader
• Assist the CFO-HFO in monitoring real estate tax bills for Family Office controlled properties to ensure related-party tenants are paying them on time
• Perform ad-hoc analysis as required to support Family Office team
Job Requirements
Education
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting
Skills & Relevant Work Experience
• 7+ years of experience in an accounting related role; Family Office experience a plus
• Highly proficient in QuickBooks and Microsoft Office suite (specifically Excel)
• Self-starter: able to effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously
• High level of initiative and ability to anticipate next steps
• Demonstrated ability to set priorities, organize workload and manage deadlines
• Highest level of integrity and commitment to maintaining confidentiality
• Proven ability working in a team environment
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Accounting Manager in Chicago at The Heico Companies LLC
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