Manager - Private Equity and Hedge Fund Accounting (CFO Services)

Company DescriptionWe’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 6,500+ people across 24 jurisdictions and have assets under administration (AUA) exceeding US$857 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 DescriptionAs a Manager on our fund administration team, you’ll work directly with hedge fund and private equity fund clients, serving as a trusted advisor and primary point of contact for outsourced CFO and fund accounting services. You’ll oversee fund operations, financial reporting, NAV calculations, investor allocations, and cash management activities, while collaborating with auditors, administrators, and other service providers. In this role, you’ll lead client engagements, review complex financial analyses and accounting matters, mentor junior team members, and drive process improvements to ensure exceptional service delivery across multiple client relationships.What you’ll doYou'll lead client engagements for hedge funds and private equity funds, serving as the primary point of contact and delivering outsourced CFO, accounting, and financial management services.You'll manage fund operations, including NAV calculations, investor allocations, reconciliations, cash management, invoice and payment approvals, investor reporting, and management fee and incentive allocation calculations.You'll prepare and review fund and management company financial statements, financial models, budget-to-actual analyses, and other ad hoc financial reports while advising clients on accounting principles and complex accounting matters.You'll collaborate with external auditors, fund administrators, payroll providers, and other service providers, while reviewing fund formation documents and service agreements to support compliance and operational effectiveness.You'll drive process improvement initiatives, support new client onboarding, mentor and develop junior team members, oversee deliverables across multiple offices, and ensure the consistent delivery of high-quality client service.What we offerIQ-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 ($90,000-$125,000). QualificationsYou have 7+ years of experience in the alternative investment management industry, including hedge funds, private equity, venture capital, and real estate, with a strong understanding of investment management products and fund operations.You hold a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, with a CPA designation preferred; a public accounting and/or fund administration background is an advantage.You possess strong accounting, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to evaluate complex issues, interpret data, and deliver effective solutions in a fast-paced environment.You demonstrate excellent leadership, organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills, with exceptional attention to detail, the ability to manage multiple priorities, and a proven track record of collaborating with diverse stakeholders.You are a proactive, hardworking, and adaptable self-starter who thrives in an entrepreneurial environment, with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with QuickBooks, OpenAir, Bill.com, and Expensify considered a plus.Additional InformationSustainability 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 6,500+ employees - from 94 nationalities, across 24 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 lead to our sustainability and success. We’re emotionally invested in our clients right from the beginning.

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