Accounting Associate

Accounting Associate

Dalio Family Office Overview:

The Dalio Family Office (DFO) supports Barbara and Ray Dalio and their family in their ventures, investments, and philanthropic efforts under Dalio Philanthropies, which includes OceanX, Dalio Education, Endless Network, and the Beijing Dalio Foundation. The core of the DFO’s culture is built around meaningful work and meaningful relationships and the family’s commitment to giving back. The office is headquartered in Westport, CT with regional offices in New York City, Singapore, and Abu Dhabi.

Position Summary:

The Accounting Associate plays a key role in maintaining the financial health and integrity of the organization by managing core accounting operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and supporting audit and tax readiness. This position offers the opportunity to take ownership of critical accounting processes, support key projects, and drive continuous improvements across financial workflows. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and exercises sound judgment while partnering across the organization to enhance efficiency, strengthen controls, and support informed business decision-making.

Day-to-day responsibilities would include a combination of the following:

• Own and perform complex bookkeeping and accounting activities pertaining to business entities, including:
  • Carry out day-to-day ledger functions within monthly close
  • Maintain general ledgers for tax and financial reporting
  • Prepare bank and credit card reconciliations
  • Perform cash management functions
  • Prepare and maintain information, analysis, and reports needed for tax return preparation
• Own key accounting and financial projects and processes
• Perform reviews of disbursements, various bank and balance sheet reconciliations, credit card transactions, general ledgers, financial statements
• Identify areas of risk and create and implement solutions
• Additional duties as assigned

The ideal candidate will possess the following knowledge, skills, attributes, and values:

• Organized and adaptable, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Highly professional with the ability to manage confidential information with discretion
• Strong sense of ownership, accountability, and commitment to excellence
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment, balancing multiple priorities with accuracy and efficiency
• Detail-oriented with the ability to connect day-to-day work to broader business objectives
• Eager to learn, grow, and contribute within a high-performing, values-driven culture