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

IQ-EQ • New York, NY

2d • $170,000 - $235,000 • 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

• Located in San Francisco or Los Angeles, CA metro areas
• 15+ years of experience in alternative investment management (hedge funds, private equity, venture capital, or real estate)
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting and an active CPA license
• Deep expertise in fund accounting and financial reporting, ideally with some in-house experience
• Excel at managing multiple client engagements while maintaining strong attention to detail and multitasking effectively
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and familiar with tools like QuickBooks, Bill.com, Expensify, NetSuite, and Sage

Responsibilities

• Lead client relationships by serving as the primary contact, offering accounting guidance, and ensuring deliverables are completed accurately and on time
• Oversee financial reporting, audits, tax filings, and fee calculations, ensuring compliance with fund documents and accounting policies
• Evaluate and improving financial processes, managing client onboarding, and aligning expectations using best practices
• Manage billing, monitor engagement economics, supervise direct reports, and identify opportunities to expand services across IQEQ segments
• Foster a collaborative team environment through mentoring, training, and active participation in meetings and departmental initiatives

Benefits

• Generous paid time off, including 4 weeks of PTO that increases over time, sick time and paid holidays
• 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
• Paid parental leave
• Hybrid work schedule

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees