Director - Private Equity Fund Accounting

Work directly with leading private equity and hedge fund firms in the alternative asset industry, supporting key business operations under the guidance of experienced industry professionals. This role involves assisting with, executing, and reviewing a range of service-related activities to deliver high-quality client support.

What you’ll do

• You'll support client leads across multiple Private Equity funds, ensuring high-quality service delivery and strong client relationships.
• You'll oversee fund operations, review financial reporting activities, and ensure compliance with partnership agreements and reporting requirements.
• You'll manage capital calls, distributions, investor communications, and other key fund administration processes.
• You'll coordinate with auditors, tax teams, and stakeholders while handling client inquiries and meeting critical deadlines.
• You'll drive process improvements, prioritize competing responsibilities, and mentor junior team members to support team success.

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 ($107,000-$170,000).

• You have five plus years of experience in private equity, public accounting, or alternative investment fund accounting, supported by a Bachelors degree in Accounting
• You possess strong technical and analytical expertise in alternative investment fund accounting, administration, and financial systems
• You demonstrate proven leadership, team development, and collaboration skills while fostering a positive and high-performing work environment
• You deliver exceptional client service, communicate professionally, and effectively manage multiple priorities and tight deadlines with accuracy and attention to detail
• You are proficient in industry-standard tools, including QuickBooks, Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook), and Investran, and can adapt to demanding workloads as needed

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.

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.

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