Director – Hedge Fund Accounting (Fund Administration)

IQ-EQ; Massachusetts; Hybrid; USD 107,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

401(k) plan with company match

Health benefits

Hybrid work schedule

Parental leave

Job summary

IQ-EQ in Massachusetts is seeking a senior hedge fund accounting leader to oversee fund accounting, financial reporting, investor activity, and key operational processes for a diverse client portfolio.

You will lead client relationships, mentor junior team members, drive process improvements, and ensure accurate, timely delivery of client and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of hedge fund accounting experience
• Strong analytical and technical skills in accounting and fund administration
• Proven ability to lead and develop teams and deliver client service
• Attention to detail, multitasking under deadlines
• Advanced knowledge of Advent Geneva, Outlook, Excel, and Word

Responsibilities

• Oversee fund accounting, financial reporting, investor activity and operational processes
• Review journal entries, management fees, capital calls, distributions, reconciliations and waterfall calculations
• Manage client deliverables, investor communications, audits and tax requests
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and drive efficiency
• Lead client onboardings, mentor juniors and ensure high-quality service across the team

Tools

Advent Geneva

Outlook

Excel

Word

Job description

This position will support a diverse portfolio of hedge fund clients by overseeing fund accounting, financial reporting, investor activity, and key operational processes. Lead client relationships, drive process improvements, mentor junior team members, and ensure accurate, timely delivery of all client and regulatory requirements.

What you’ll do

• Support a portfolio of hedge fund and private equity clients, ensuring accurate fund accounting, financial reporting, and investor allocations.
• Review key financial activities, including journal entries, management fees, capital calls and distributions, reconciliations, and waterfall calculations.
• Manage client deliverables, investor communications, audits, and tax‑related requests while ensuring compliance with partnership agreements and deadlines.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, enhance operational efficiency, and respond to ongoing client and ad‑hoc requests.
• Lead client onboardings, mentor junior team members, and help drive high‑quality service delivery across the team.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive hedge fund accounting experience, ideally including hedge fund administration or public accounting experience with alternative asset focus.
• Strong analytical and technical skills with deep proficiency in accounting and fund administration.
• Proven ability to lead and develop teams effectively while delivering excellent client service and fostering collaboration.
• Excellent attention to detail, ability to manage multiple priorities accurately, and ability to communicate professionally under tight deadlines.
• Advanced knowledge of Advent Geneva, Outlook, Excel, and Word to drive efficiency and precision.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees' well‑being and work‑life balance.
• Generous paid time off, including 4 weeks of PTO that increases over time, sick time, and paid holidays; financial wellness 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 and a hybrid work schedule, promoting both personal and professional fulfillment.
• Salary range dependent on experience and location ($107,000 - $180,000).