Senior Associate- Private Equity and Hedge Fund Accounting (CFO Services)

IQ-EQ; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 weeks PTO

401(k) match

Health benefits

Hybrid work schedule

Paid parental leave

Job summary

IQ-EQ in the United States seeks an outsourced CFO specialist to support hedge funds and private equity clients, managing financial operations, reporting, and coordination with auditors and service providers. You will deliver financial analysis, modeling, and process improvements while ensuring compliant investor reporting and fund oversight.

You will review NAVs, allocations, investor statements and expense schedules, prepare financial statements, and foster ties with auditors and clients in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting; CPA designation preferred.
• 4+ years in the alternative investment management industry; public accounting a plus.
• Excellent organization, interpersonal and communication skills with high attention to detail.
• Thrives in dynamic, entrepreneurial environments as a reliable, punctual self-starter.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with auditors, administrators, HR/payroll and other service providers to deliver outsourced CFO services.
• Collaborate with team members and clients; provide daily operational support and participate in ad-hoc projects like financial modeling.
• Review NAVs, allocations, investor statements, reconciliations, expense schedules and management fee calculations.
• Prepare fund and management company financial statements; advise on improvements and accounting research.
• Coordinate client onboarding tasks (brokerage/bank accounts) and participate in regular conference calls.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Office

QuickBooks

OpenAir

Bill.com

Expensify

Job description

Company 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 of 6,500+ people across 24 jurisdictions and have assets under administration (AUA) exceeding US$857 billion. We work with 13 of the world’s top-15 private equity firms.

Company 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 of 6,500+ people across 24 jurisdictions and have assets under administration (AUA) exceeding US$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.

Job Description

Provide outsourced CFO support to hedge funds and private equity clients, managing financial operations, reporting, and collaboration with auditors, administrators, and service providers. Deliver financial analysis, model creation, and process improvements while ensuring accurate accounting practices, investor reporting, and fund management oversight.

What You’ll Do

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

What We Offer

• IQ-EQ offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees' well-being and work-life balance.
• Employees receive generous paid time off, including 4 weeks of PTO that increases over time, sick time and paid holidays, and 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.
• Additional benefits include paid parental leave and a hybrid work schedule, promoting both personal and professional fulfillment.
• The salary for this position will be dependent on experience and location ($70,000-$90,000).
  
  

Qualifications

• You hold a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, with CPA designation preferred.
• You bring 4+ years of experience in the alternative investment management industry, with public accounting experience considered a plus.
• You demonstrate excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills, with strong attention to detail and the ability to multi‑task.
• You thrive in dynamic, entrepreneurial environments as a hard‑working, self‑starter who is dedicated, punctual, and personable.
• You possess strong accounting and analytical skills, problem‑solving ability, and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with familiarity in QuickBooks, OpenAir, Bill.com, and Expensify as an advantage.
  
  

Additional Information

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 our 6,500+ 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.