Associate Director – Private Equity Fund Accounting (CFO Support Services)

IQ-EQ • Chicago, IL

22d • $145,000 - $185,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• You bring 10+ 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

Responsibilities

• You will work alongside the client lead and maintain strong working relationships through direct communication with multiple clients
• 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

Benefits

• 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 ($145,000-$185,000).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level