Enter a job title or keyword

Manager Private Equity and Hedge Fund Accounting (CFO Services)

IQ-EQ


Job Location:

Chicago, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 3 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 30 September 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Client Services

Job Summary

As a Manager on our fund administration team youll work directly with hedge fund and private equity fund clients serving as a trusted advisor and primary point of contact for outsourced CFO and fund accounting services. Youll oversee fund operations financial reporting NAV calculations investor allocations and cash management activities while collaborating with auditors administrators and other service this role youll lead client engagements review complex financial analyses and accounting matters mentor junior team members and drive process improvements to ensure exceptional service delivery across multiple client relationships.

What youll do

  • Youll lead client engagements for hedge funds and private equity funds serving as the primary point of contact and delivering outsourced CFO accounting and financial management services.
  • Youll manage fund operations including NAV calculations investor allocations reconciliations cash management invoice and payment approvals investor reporting and management fee and incentive allocation calculations.
  • Youll prepare and review fund and management company financial statements financial models budget-to-actual analyses and other ad hoc financial reports while advising clients on accounting principles and complex accounting matters.
  • Youll collaborate with external auditors fund administrators payroll providers and other service providers while reviewing fund formation documents and service agreements to support compliance and operational effectiveness.
  • Youll drive process improvement initiatives support new client onboarding mentor and develop junior team members oversee deliverables across multiple offices and ensure the consistent delivery of high-quality client service.

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 ($90000-$125000). 

Qualifications :

  • You have 7 years of experience in the alternative investment management industry including hedge funds private equity venture capital and real estate with a strong understanding of investment management products and fund operations.
  • You hold a bachelors degree in Accounting with a CPA designation preferred; a public accounting and/or fund administration background is an advantage.
  • You possess strong accounting analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate complex issues interpret data and deliver effective solutions in a fast-paced environment.
  • You demonstrate excellent leadership organizational interpersonal and communication skills with exceptional attention to detail the ability to manage multiple priorities and a proven track record of collaborating with diverse stakeholders.
  • You are a proactive hardworking and adaptable self-starter who thrives in an entrepreneurial environment with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with QuickBooks OpenAir and Expensify considered a plus.

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. Were 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 6500 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. 

Were 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. Were emotionally invested in our clients right from the beginning. 

#LI-HYBRID


Remote Work :

No


Employment Type :

Full-time


About Company

IQEQ is a preeminent service provider to the alternative asset industry. IQEQ 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 infras ... View more

View Profile View Profile