Senior Manager - Management Company Accounting

Iqeq; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 4 weeks

401(k) match

Health benefits

Parental leave

Hybrid schedule

Job summary

IQ-EQ is seeking an experienced accounting leader to manage financial reporting for multiple entities across locations. You will drive month-end closes, oversee accounts payable/receivable, and ensure regulatory compliance while working closely with client finance teams and external auditors.

You will implement strong financial controls, streamline processes, and support onboarding of new clients. A CPA/CA is preferred, with 5+ years in the alt investment space and solid ERP (Sage/NetSuite)

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required or equivalent.
• 5+ years of accounting and financial reporting experience in alt investment industry.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP.
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel; experience with ERP systems (Sage/NetSuite).
• CPA/ACCA/ACA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounting and financial reporting for Management Company entities, including financial statements, management accounts, and regulatory reporting.
• Oversee chart of accounts, accounts payable/receivable, and expense allocations including travel and entertainment.
• Lead monthly close cycle, ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulations, collaborate with client finance teams.
• Liaise with auditors, tax advisors, and other stakeholders; reconcile cash flows and prepare ad-hoc reports; support onboarding of new clients.
• Develop financial controls and streamline processes; work cross-functionally to deliver timely reporting.

Skills

Accounting leadership

US GAAP knowledge

Team communication

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA/CA/ACCA preferred

Tools

Excel

QuickBooks

Sage

NetSuite

Job description

What you\'ll do

• You\'ll manage accounting and financial reporting for Management Company entities, including financial statements, management accounts, and regulatory reporting.
• You\'ll oversee fiscal operations such as the chart of accounts, accounts payable/receivable, and expense allocations including travel and entertainment.
• You\'ll lead the monthly close cycle, ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulations, and collaborate with client finance teams.
• You\'ll liaise with auditors, tax advisors, and other stakeholders while reconciling cash flows, preparing ad-hoc reports, and supporting new client onboarding.
• You\'ll contribute to developing financial controls, streamline processes, and work cross‑functionally to deliver accurate and timely reporting.

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 ($100,000 - $130,000).

Requirements

• You manage and develop accounting teams across multiple entities and locations with proven leadership skills.
• You hold a bachelor's degree in Accounting, with a professional qualification such as CPA, ACA, or ACCA preferred.
• You bring over five years of experience in accounting and financial reporting within the alternative investment industry, with strong knowledge of US GAAP.
• You demonstrate excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills, collaborating effectively with stakeholders while meeting tight deadlines with precision.
• You are proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, experienced with QuickBooks, and familiar with ERP systems like Sage or NetSuite, while continuously strengthening your accounting expertise.

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.