Accounting manager

We are seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to lead and strengthen the financial operations of True North Advisors. This role is responsible for overseeing the full accounting cycle, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting, managing client billing and accounts receivable, and maintaining effective internal controls. The Accounting Manager will partner closely with leadership on budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and strategic decision support while supporting audit, compliance, and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate is a hands-on accounting professional with at least five years of progressive experience, strong technical accounting knowledge, and the ability to improve processes and lead others in a growing financial services environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring transactions, reconciliations, and financial statements are complete, accurate, and delivered on schedule.
• Lead client billing and revenue processes, including fee calculations, invoice review, billing adjustments, cash receipts, and reconciliation to client agreements and custodial data.
• Oversee the general ledger and review journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, prepaids, fixed assets, cash activity, and other key balance sheet accounts.
• Prepare and review financial statements, management reports, and supporting schedules in accordance with applicable accounting standards and company policies.
• Oversee accounts payable, expense reporting, vendor payments, and cash disbursements while maintaining appropriate approval controls.
• Partner with department leaders to monitor team and individual budgets, explain financial results, and support sound business decisions.
• Develop, document, and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls appropriate for a registered investment adviser environment.
• Serve as the primary accounting contact for external auditors, tax advisers, banking partners, vendors, and other financial service providers.
• Coordinate financial information and documentation for audits and tax filings.
• Perform special projects, financial modeling, and ad hoc analysis as business needs evolve.

Required Education, Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• At least three years of progressive accounting experience, including ownership of month-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Strong knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and internal control practices.
• Experience with QuickBooks or a comparable accounting system required.
• Advanced Excel skills, including complex formulas, pivot tables, reconciliations, financial models, and data analysis.
• High level of discretion, integrity, accountability, and attention to detail.
• Experience in wealth management, investment advisory, professional services, or another regulated financial services environment.
• Experience with advisory fee billing, client invoicing, Addepar and Salesforce is a plus.
• Experience improving accounting processes, implementing systems, or supporting business growth and organizational change.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive base salary
• Competitive bonus potential based on successful execution of firm goals and individual performance metrics
• 15 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) for new employees; increases to 18 days after the second year and increases from there per a schedule
• Volunteer Time Off (VTO)
• Telecommuting opportunities
• 401(k) with employer contribution
• Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, and HSA with $2,000 annual employer contribution
• Employer reimbursement for professional designations and continuing education
• Free Financial Planning services for employees and their spouses
• Collaborative culture with year-round engagement events including happy hours, coffee chats, lunches, and more!

Background:

True North is an Independent RIA that serves the wealth management needs of high-net-worth individuals and institutional clients. True North builds institutional grade portfolio utilizing public, alternative and private investments, and manages an alternative platform called Western Alternative Strategies.

True North Advisors was founded on the shared vision that the only way to truly provide clients with trustworthy advice is through complete independence, objectivity, and the absence of conflicts of interest.

Established in 2000, our mission has been to help our clients lead more fulfilled lives through trust, personalization, and simplicity. Go North today and join us to help us continue to fulfill lives.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.