Director, Private Equity Fund Accounting — Hybrid Leadership

IQ-EQ; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 107,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

401(k) with company match

Job summary

IQ-EQ is seeking a private equity fund accounting professional in New York to support client leads across multiple funds, oversee fund operations, and manage capital calls and investor communications. The role emphasizes delivering high-quality service, meeting deadlines, and collaborating with auditors and tax teams.

The ideal candidate will have five or more years in private equity or related accounting, a Bachelor’s in Accounting, and strong proficiency with QuickBooks, Excel, Outlook, Word,

Qualifications

• Five plus years of experience in private equity, public accounting, or alternative investment fund accounting, supported by a Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• Strong technical and analytical expertise in alternative investment fund accounting, administration, and financial systems.
• Proven leadership, team development, and collaboration skills while fostering a positive and high-performing work environment.
• Deliver exceptional client service, communicate professionally, and effectively manage multiple priorities and tight deadlines with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proficient in industry-standard tools, including QuickBooks, Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook), and Investran, and can adapt to demanding workloads as needed.

Responsibilities

• Support client leads across multiple Private Equity funds, ensuring high-quality service delivery and strong client relationships.
• Oversee fund operations, review financial reporting activities, and ensure compliance with partnership agreements and reporting requirements.
• Manage capital calls, distributions, investor communications, and other key fund administration processes.
• Coordinate with auditors, tax teams, and stakeholders while handling client inquiries and meeting critical deadlines.
• Drive process improvements, prioritize competing responsibilities, and mentor junior team members to support team success.

Skills

Client service

Communication

Leadership

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

QuickBooks

Microsoft Excel

Word

Outlook

Investran

Job description

IQ-EQ is seeking a private equity fund accounting professional in New York to support client leads across multiple funds, oversee fund operations, and manage capital calls and investor communications. The role emphasizes delivering high-quality service, meeting deadlines, and collaborating with auditors and tax teams.

The ideal candidate will have five or more years in private equity or related accounting, a Bachelor’s in Accounting, and strong proficiency with QuickBooks, Excel, Outlook, Word,