Senior Associate - Private Equity and Hedge Fund Accounting (CFO Services)

Company Description

IQ-EQ is a preeminent service provider to the alternative asset industry. IQ-EQ 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

• Liaise with the clients’ external auditors, administrator, HR/payroll, and other service providers
• Work with clients to deliver outsourced CFO and related services to Hedge Funds and Private Equity Funds
• Collaborate with team members & clients and provide daily operational support
• Assist with creation of financial models, budget to actuals, provide ad-hoc financial analysis and participate in ad-hoc projects
• Review NAVs, allocations, investor statements and reconciliations
• Review and/or prepare expense & accrual schedules, management fee calculations and incentive allocations
• Fund and management company financial statement preparation
• Maintain accounting practices for assigned clients
• Research accounting principles and advise team(s) and/or clients, as needed
• Assist in evaluating current financial and accounting process for new clients, propose improvements and help coordinate implementation efforts
• Assist in the opening of clients’ brokerage and bank accounts
• Arrange, coordinate, and participate in weekly, monthly or as needed conference calls

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, CPA preferred
• 4+ years of experience in alternative investment management industry (hedge fund, private equity, venture capital, real estate)
• Public accounting experience a plus
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills
• Attention to detail and ability to multi-task
• Passionate about working in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment
• Hard-working, self-starter, dedicated, punctual and personable
• Strong accounting and analytical skills
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions to solve problems — quickly and competently
• Well versed in Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with QuickBooks, OpenAir, Bill.com, Expensify are a plus

Additional Information

Salary based on experience and location ($80,000-$100,000) and full benefits package offered.