Senior Accountant - Ownership Accounting in Houston, Texas at Texas Tower

Overview

When you join Hines, you will embark on a career journey fueled by vision and guided by leaders who set the standards of our industry. Our legacy is rooted in innovation and excellence, earning us a spot on Fast Company’s esteemed annual list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies, as well as recognition as one of U.S. News & World Report’s Best Companies to Work For in 2024. Discover endless opportunities to grow and make your mark at Hines.

Responsibilities

We are seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive Senior Accountant to support the financial operations of the family office. This role will be primarily involved in the day-to-day accounting activity of the department, including cash, real estate, and tax reporting for various entities owned by the Hines family. The ideal candidate is comfortable working across multiple functions, maintains strict confidentiality, and enjoys operating in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. This role will be working closely with family office leadership, internal tax team members, and treasury partners to ensure accurate financial reporting, effective cash management, and timely regulatory compliance. Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

Financial Accounting & Tax Reporting

• Maintain the general ledger and accounting records for multiple legal entities, trusts, and investment vehicles.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial schedules and management reports.
• Perform account reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end and year-end close processes.
• Assist with third party valuations as needed.
• Coordinate with internal tax team to provide accurate and complete accounting records for tax reporting purposes.
• Support tax planning initiatives by providing accurate financial information and analysis.
• Process tax payments and refunds.

Treasury & Cash Management

• Manage daily cash positions across multiple bank and investment accounts.
• Monitor liquidity and forecast cash requirements.
• Initiate wire transfers, ACH transactions, and other treasury activities.
• Liaise with the cash management team to resolve any issues that may arise with treasury reporting or wires.

Investment Accounting & Reporting

• Record investment transactions including purchases, sales, capital calls, distributions, interest, dividends, and realized/unrealized gains.
• Reconcile investment statements with custodians and investment managers.
• Support due diligence and documentation for new investment opportunities.
• Prepare and maintain quarterly RIA compliance reporting requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and timeliness of investment reporting.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements include:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.

• CPA designation or CPA candidate preferred.

• 3–5 years of accounting experience.

• Experience in a family office, private investment office, wealth management, public accounting, or closely held business environment preferred.

• Experience with multi-entity accounting and investment accounting is highly desirable.

• Familiarity with trusts, partnerships, LLCs, and private investments is a plus.

• Knowledge of GAAP accounting principles.

• Experience with treasury management and banking operations.

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

• Experience with accounting software.

• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.

• Excellent organizational and project management skills.

• High degree of integrity, discretion, and confidentiality.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with other team members.

• Commitment to continuous improvement and process optimization.