Director - Management Company Accounting (Private Equity Funds)

IQ-EQ

$140K — $180K *
Finance & Insurance
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Proven leadership in managing accounting teams across varied locations.
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting; CPA, ACA, or ACCA preferred.
  • Over ten years’ experience in accounting and financial reporting, primarily in alternative investments.
  • Strong understanding of US GAAP compliance standards.
  • Exceptional analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

  • Manage and oversee all accounting activities for Management Company entities.
  • Lead fiscal operations including accounts payable/receivable and expense allocations.
  • Drive the monthly financial close cycle ensuring compliance with standards.
  • Collaborate with external auditors and tax advisors; prepare ad-hoc reports as needed.
  • Develop financial controls and streamline reporting processes across teams.

Benefits

  • Generous paid time off starting at 4 weeks, increasing with tenure, plus sick leave and holidays.
  • 401(k) plan with company match to support financial wellness.
  • Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision and mental health support.
  • Paid parental leave promoting work-life balance and flexibility.
  • Hybrid work schedule to encourage personal fulfillment alongside professional responsibilities.
Full Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Management Company Director to join our Alternative Investment Management team. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing and managing all accounting and financial reporting activities for our Management Company entities. This role requires an individual with strong attention to detail, exceptional analytical skills, client servicing and experience in the alternative investment industry. 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 ($140,000-$180,000). Qualifications • 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 ten plus 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. 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. 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. #LI-HYBRID Videos To Watch

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