Senior Associate – Private Equity Fund Accounting

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. 

As a manager on our fund administration team, you’ll work directly with leading private equity and hedge fund clients, supporting fund operations, financial reporting, and investor communications under the guidance of our experienced team. You’ll oversee client deliverables, review complex fund calculations and financials, manage audits, train junior staff, and drive process improvements across multiple engagements.

What you’ll do

• You'll support client leads across multiple private equity funds, ensuring deliverables align with limited partnership agreements and client expectations.
• You'll apply your knowledge of partnership terms to financial reporting, income/expense allocations, and complex fund calculations like carried interest and waterfall models.
• You'll prepare and review journal entries, capital account statements, investor notices, and manage capital call and distribution processes.
• You'll oversee financial statement reviews, coordinate with auditors and tax teams during year-end, and respond to client and ad hoc requests.
• You'll lead process improvements, manage competing deadlines, and train and develop junior team members.

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 20 days of PTO and 7 sick days annually, with PTO increasing over time. The company also observes 10 paid holidays each year, 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-$95,000).

• You excel in client service and thrive in collaborative environments where feedback is valued.
• You bring 3+ years of progressive experience in private equity, public accounting, or a mix of alternative asset and public accounting roles, supported by a degree in Accounting.
• You have strong technical and analytical skills in fund accounting and administration, with advanced proficiency in QuickBooks, Excel, Outlook, Word, and Investran.
• You consistently deliver accurate, high-volume work while managing competing deadlines and maintaining extreme attention to detail.
• You’re capable of leading and mentoring junior team members and are flexible to work overtime when needed to meet deadlines.

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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