Senior Associate - Private Equity Fund Accounting

Company Description

IQEQ is a preeminent service provider to the alternative asset industry. IQEQ works with managers in multiple capacities ranging from hedge fund, private equity fund, and mutual fund launches; private equity fund administration; advisory firm set-up, regulatory registration and infrastructure design; ongoing regulatory compliance (SEC, CFTC, and 40 Act); financial controls and operational support services; compliance and operational related projects and reviews; and outsourced CFO/controller and administration services to private equity fund investments – portfolio companies, real estate assets and energy assets. Our client base is growing, and our existing clients are engaging the firm across the spectrum of our services offerings.

Job Description

You will be working directly with leading private equity and hedge fund firms in the alternative asset industry under the guidance and direction from our experienced team of industry veterans. You will be facilitating our service offering by assisting, performing, and reviewing the following:

What you’ll do

• You’ll support IQEQ client leads on VC funds in diverse industries.
• You’ll collaborate with your manager, team, and support functions to meet client expectations and deliverables on time.
• You’ll apply your understanding of limited partnership agreements to financial reporting, allocations, and compliance.
• You’ll prepare and review key financial tasks, including journal entries, fee and interest calculations, investor notices, and waterfall models.
• You’ll manage audits, year-end processes, assist with onboarding new team members, and suggest improvements for operational efficiency.

What we offer

• IQ-EQ offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees' well-being and work-life balance. 
• Employees receive generous paid time off, including 4 weeks of PTO that increases over time, sick time and paid holidays, and financial wellness is supported through a 401(k) plan with a company match (subject to eligibility).
• Health benefits include medical, dental, vision, mental health support and additional ancillary insurance plans. 
• Additional benefits include paid parental leave and a hybrid work schedule, promoting both personal and professional fulfillment.
• The salary for this position will be dependent on experience and location ($70,000-$100,000). 

Qualifications

• You hold a bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance with at least a 3.0 GPA and bring over 3 years of experience in Private Equity or a related industry.
• You demonstrate strong accounting knowledge and advanced proficiency in QuickBooks, Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and preferably Investran.
• You excel at delivering exceptional client service while maintaining effective, professional communication in all interactions.
• You collaborate well in team environments, provide and accept constructive feedback, and manage multiple priorities and deadlines with accuracy and attention to detail.
• You are flexible to work overtime when needed and consistently produce high-quality work under pressure.

Additional Information

Our commitment to you and the environment
Sustainability is integral to our strategy and operations. Our sustainability depends on us building and maintaining long-term relationships with all our stakeholders – including our employees, clients, and local communities – while also reducing our impact on our natural environment.  

There is always more we can, and should do, to improve – whether in relation to our people, our clients, our planet, or our governance. Our ongoing success as a business depends on our sustainability and agility in a changing and challenging global landscape. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and diverse culture for our people, led by our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion steering committee. 

Our learning and development programs and systems (including PowerU and MyCampus) enable us to invest in growing our employees’ careers, while our hybrid working approach supports our employees in achieving balance and flexibility while remaining connected to their colleagues. We want to empower our 5,800 employees - from 94 nationalities, across 25 countries - to each achieve their potential.  Through IQ-EQ Launchpad we support women managers launching their first fund, in an environment where only 15% of all private equity and venture capital firms are gender balanced.  

We’re committed to growing relationships with our clients and supporting them in achieving their objectives. We understand that our clients’ sustainability and success leads to our sustainability and success. We’re emotionally invested in our clients right from the beginning.  

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