Managing Director – CFO Support Services (Alternative Assets)

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.

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 

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 

Salary based on experience and location ($150,000-$250,000) and full benefits package offered. 

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