Managing Director – CFO Support Services (Alternative Assets)

Company Description

IQ-EQ is a preeminent service provider to the alternative asset industry. IQ-EQ works with managers in multiple capacities ranging from hedge fund, private equity fund, and mutual fund launches; private equity fund administration; advisory firm set-up, regulatory registration and infrastructure design; ongoing regulatory compliance (SEC, CFTC, and 40 Act); financial controls and operational support services; compliance and operational related projects and reviews; and outsourced CFO/controller and administration services to private equity fund investments – portfolio companies, real estate assets and energy assets. Our client base is growing, and our existing clients are engaging the firm across the spectrum of our services offerings.

Job Description

Responsibilities: 

• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with multiple clients serving as the client lead 
• Embrace a team structure, and foster a positive work environment through collaboration and mentoring/training of team members 
• Lead teams to ensure accurate and timely completion of agreed to deliverables 
• Be readily available to advise clients on accounting principles/matters, performing research as needed 
• Evaluate current financial and accounting processes, propose improvements and coordinate implementation efforts 
• Perform client onboarding, using best practices to design and implement process flows, and properly align client expectations 
• Provide advisory services, including service provider recommendations, as needed 
• Assist with cash management and budgeting 
• Maintain books and records of management company entities in accordance with accounting policies adopted by management 
• Supervise review of the fund administrator’s reporting of net asset value (NAV) including accrual schedules, income allocation and investor statements 
• Oversee and provide guidance related to the recalculation of management and performance fees in accordance with fund documents 
• Review financial statements, as prepared by the administrator, and coordinate the annual audit process 
• Coordinate the annual tax process, ensure the on-time filing of all returns and K-1s and facilitate electronic payment of taxes owed 
• Manage the IQEQ billing process for book of business 
• Monitor client engagement economics, address inefficiencies within the team structure or current processes, and propose adjustments to client agreements as needed, including opportunities for expansion into other IQEQ segments 
• Supervise direct reports 
• Willingly assist department leadership in various capacities, including administrative duties and group training   
• Actively participate in, and potentially lead, department meetings and complete required trainings timely 

Qualifications

Successful candidates will have many, if not all, of the attributes below:   

• 15+ years of experience in alternative Investment Management industry (Hedge Fund, Private Equity, Venture Capital, Real Estate)   
• Bachelors Degree in Accounting 
• CPA required 
• In-house experience is a plus   
• Deep experience in fund accounting and financial reporting 
• Superior management, organizational, interpersonal and communication skills 
• Ability to manage multiple client engagements 
• Attention to detail and ability to multi-task   
• Well versed in Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with QuickBooks, Bill.com, Expensify, NetSuite, Sage are a plus 

Additional Information

Salary based on experience and location ($150,000-$210,000) and full benefits package offered.