Hybrid CFO: Private Equity & Hedge Fund Accounting

IQ-EQ; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 weeks PTO (increasing over time)

401(k) plan with company match

Health benefits (medical/dental/vision

Hybrid work schedule

Parental leave

Job summary

IQ-EQ is seeking a Senior Associate for Private Equity and Hedge Fund Accounting in CFO Services. The role focuses on providing outsourced CFO support, managing financial operations, reporting, and collaboration with auditors and service providers.

You will deliver analytical insights, create models, and drive process improvements for investment clients. Candidate must have CPA (preferred) and 4+ years in alternative investment management, with strong accounting and communication skills to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and CPA designation preferred.
• 4+ years of experience in the alternative investment management industry; public accounting is a plus.
• Strong accounting and analytical skills with problem-solving ability.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with QuickBooks, OpenAir, Bill.com and Expensify is advantageous.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills with attention to detail and ability to multi-task.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with auditors, administrators, HR/payroll, and other service providers while delivering outsourced CFO services to Hedge Funds and Private Equity Funds.
• Collaborate with team members and clients, providing daily operational support and ad-hoc projects including financial modeling and analysis.
• Review NAVs, allocations, investor statements, reconciliations, expense schedules, management fee calculations, and incentive allocations to ensure accuracy.
• Prepare fund and management company financial statements, maintain accounting practices, research accounting principles, and advise clients on improvements.
• Coordinate client onboarding tasks such as opening brokerage and bank accounts, while arranging and participating in regular conference calls to support engagement.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Self-starter

Punctual

Personable

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

CPA designation preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

QuickBooks

OpenAir

Bill.com

Expensify

Job description

IQ-EQ is seeking a Senior Associate for Private Equity and Hedge Fund Accounting in CFO Services. The role focuses on providing outsourced CFO support, managing financial operations, reporting, and collaboration with auditors and service providers.

You will deliver analytical insights, create models, and drive process improvements for investment clients. Candidate must have CPA (preferred) and 4+ years in alternative investment management, with strong accounting and communication skills to