Managing Director – Private Equity Fund Accounting (CFO Support Services)
We’re a leading Investor Services group offering end-to-end services in administration, accounting, reporting, regulatory and compliance needs of the investment sector worldwide. We employ a global workforce of 5,800+ people across 25 jurisdictions and have assets under administration (AUA) exceeding US$750 billion. We work with 13 of the world’s top-15 private equity firms.
Our services are underpinned by a Group-wide commitment to ESG and best-in-class technology including a global data platform and innovative proprietary tools supported by in-house experts. Above all, what makes us different is our people. Operating as trusted partners to our clients, we deliver intelligent solutions through a combination of technical expertise and strong relationships based on deep client understanding.
We’re driven by our Group purpose, to power people and possibilities.
Job Description
This role involves leading client relationships by providing expert accounting guidance, overseeing financial processes, and ensuring timely and accurate deliverables. It requires strong collaboration within a team environment, including mentoring, supervising staff, and improving operational efficiency. Additionally, the position includes managing audits, tax filings, budgeting, and client onboarding while identifying opportunities for service expansion and maintaining high-quality client service.
What you’ll do
• You will lead client relationships by serving as the primary contact, offering accounting guidance, and ensuring deliverables are completed accurately and on time
• You will oversee financial reporting, audits, tax filings, and fee calculations, ensuring compliance with fund documents and accounting policies
• You are responsible for evaluating and improving financial processes, managing client onboarding, and aligning expectations using best practices
• You’ll manage billing, monitor engagement economics, supervise direct reports, and identify opportunities to expand services across IQEQ segments
• You’ll foster a collaborative team environment through mentoring, training, and active participation in meetings and departmental initiatives
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 ($170,000-$235,000).
Qualifications
• You are located in San Francisco or Los Angeles, CA metro areas
• You bring 15+ years of experience in alternative investment management (hedge funds, private equity, venture capital, or real estate), along with a bachelor’s degree in accounting and an active CPA license
• You have deep expertise in fund accounting and financial reporting, ideally with some in-house experience
• You excel at managing multiple client engagements while maintaining strong attention to detail and multitasking effectively
• You’re proficient in Microsoft Office and familiar with tools like QuickBooks, Bill.com, Expensify, NetSuite, and Sage
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 programmes 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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Our services are underpinned by a Group-wide commitment to ESG and best-in-class technology including a global data platform and innovative proprietary tools supported by in-house experts. Above all, what makes us different is our people. Operating as trusted partners to our clients, we deliver intelligent solutions through a combination of technical expertise and strong relationships based on deep client understanding.
We’re driven by our Group purpose, to power people and possibilities.
Job Description
This role involves leading client relationships by providing expert accounting guidance, overseeing financial processes, and ensuring timely and accurate deliverables. It requires strong collaboration within a team environment, including mentoring, supervising staff, and improving operational efficiency. Additionally, the position includes managing audits, tax filings, budgeting, and client onboarding while identifying opportunities for service expansion and maintaining high-quality client service.
What you’ll do
• You will lead client relationships by serving as the primary contact, offering accounting guidance, and ensuring deliverables are completed accurately and on time
• You will oversee financial reporting, audits, tax filings, and fee calculations, ensuring compliance with fund documents and accounting policies
• You are responsible for evaluating and improving financial processes, managing client onboarding, and aligning expectations using best practices
• You’ll manage billing, monitor engagement economics, supervise direct reports, and identify opportunities to expand services across IQEQ segments
• You’ll foster a collaborative team environment through mentoring, training, and active participation in meetings and departmental initiatives
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 ($170,000-$235,000).
Qualifications
• You are located in San Francisco or Los Angeles, CA metro areas
• You bring 15+ years of experience in alternative investment management (hedge funds, private equity, venture capital, or real estate), along with a bachelor’s degree in accounting and an active CPA license
• You have deep expertise in fund accounting and financial reporting, ideally with some in-house experience
• You excel at managing multiple client engagements while maintaining strong attention to detail and multitasking effectively
• You’re proficient in Microsoft Office and familiar with tools like QuickBooks, Bill.com, Expensify, NetSuite, and Sage
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 programmes 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.
Apply Now
Apply Now