Outsourced CFO Consultant - Alternative Assets, Fund Accounting

IQ-EQ; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

IQ-EQ is seeking senior financial services executives for 1099 consulting engagements in the US market. You will independently manage engagements for outsourced CFO clients, including private equity, real estate, venture capital funds, and hedge funds.

The role requires deep fund accounting, regulatory reporting, and leadership experience, CPA preferred. You will handle multiple clients, coordinate with teams, and deliver strategic financial oversight across complex fund structures.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in private equity and/or hedge funds.
• Experience as CFO or Controller.
• Strong expertise in fund launches, fund accounting, and regulatory reporting.

Responsibilities

• Support outsourced IQ-EQ CFO clients independently.
• Support diverse client base: private equity, real estate, venture capital funds, hedge funds.
• Lead or contribute to engagements including fund launches, fund oversight, CFO/Controller support.
• Engage in both short and long-term engagements per client needs.

Skills

Private equity

CFO leadership

Fund accounting

NetSuite

Sage

QuickBooks

Bill.com

Stavtar

Regulatory reporting

Client management

Education

CPA designation

Tools

NetSuite

Sage

QuickBooks

Stavtar

Bill.com

Job description

We’re a leading Investor Services group offering end-to-end services in administration, accounting, reporting, regulatory and compliance needs of the investment sector worldwide. We employ a global workforce of6,500+ people across 24 jurisdictionsand have assets under administration (AUA) exceedingUS$857 billion. We work with 13 of the world’s top-15 private equity firms.

Our services are underpinned by a Group-wide commitment to ESG and best-in-class technology including a global data platform and innovative proprietary tools supported by in-house experts.

Above all, what makes us different is our people.Operating as trusted partners to our clients,we deliver intelligent solutions through a combination of technical expertise and strong relationships based on deep client understanding.

We’re driven by our Group purpose, to power people and possibilities.

IQ-EQ is looking for experienced senior financial services executives willing to work 1099 based consulting engagements, with the ability to work independently and reliably self-manage time, for Outsourced CFO clients. IQ-EQ and its commercial team will source the work and provide you with work opportunities billable to IQ-EQ.

What you'll do

• You are looking for 1099 consulting engagements and are able to work independently and self-manageyour time while supporting outsourced IQ-EQ CFO clients
• You'll have the opportunity tosupport a diverse client base, includingprivate equity funds, real estate funds, venture capital funds, hedge funds, and related management companies
• You may lead or contribute to engagements including but not limited toparental leave coverage for Controllers / CFOs, Interim CFO / Controller, Fund Launch Consulting/Coordination, Fund Oversight, and CFO / Controller Support
• You can participate in both short term and longer term engagements based on client needs

• You bring 15+ years of private equity and/or hedge fund experience, including in-house leadership as a CFO and/or Controller
• You have strong expertise in management company accounting and are proficient with platforms such as NetSuite, Sage, QuickBooks, Stavtar, Bill.com, and similar systems
• You possess deep experience in fund launches, fund accounting, fund oversight, financial reporting, and regulatory reporting across alternative asset structures
• You have senior-level audit and consulting experience, CPA designation preferred, and a proven ability to provide strategic financial leadership in complex fund environments
• You are comfortable rolling up your sleeves, managing multiple client engagements simultaneously, and leveraging strong organizational, communication, and client management skills to deliver results

Sustainability is integral to our strategy and operations. Our sustainability depends on us building and maintaining long-term relationships with all our stakeholders - including our employees, clients, and local communities - while also reducing our impact on our natural environment.

There is always more we can, and should do, to improve - whether in relation to our people, our clients, our planet, or our governance. Our ongoing success as a business depends on our sustainability and agility in a changing and challenging global landscape. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and diverse culture for our people, led by our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion steering committee.

Our learning and development programmes and systems (including PowerU and MyCampus) enable us to invest in growing our employees’ careers, while our hybrid working approach supports our employees in achieving balance and flexibility while remaining connected to their colleagues. We want to empower our6,500+ employees - from 94 nationalities, across 24 countries- to each achieve their potential.Through IQ-EQ Launchpad we support women managers launching their first fund, in an environment where only 15% of all private equity and venture capital firms are gender balanced.

We’re committed to growing relationships with our clients and supporting them in achieving their objectives. We understand that our clients’ sustainability and success lead to our sustainability and success. We’re emotionally invested in our clients right from the beginning.

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