Manager - Hedge Fund Accounting (Fund Administration)

Company Description

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 5,800+ people across 25 jurisdictions and have assets under administration (AUA) exceeding US$750 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. 

Job Description

You’ll manage and train fund accountants, oversee the allocation of daily and monthly activities, and independently handle client relationships to ensure service quality and satisfaction. You’ll also review and occasionally prepare complex monthly client reports, requiring strong self-motivation and the ability to work independently.
What you’ll do

• You'll manage client relationships independently, ensuring service quality and satisfaction across all deliverables.
• You'll train and allocate tasks to fund accountants, overseeing daily, monthly, and annual responsibilities.
• You'll ensure accurate reporting by preparing financial statements and maintaining books for clients with complex operations.
• You'll oversee valuations and reconciliations, analyzing investment activity to meet deadlines for investor and financial reporting.
• You'll collaborate with auditors and tax advisors, validating accounts and supporting year-end audits and tax returns.

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 ($88,000-$120,000). 

Qualifications

• You bring a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance along with 4+ years of relevant professional experience and direct client-facing expertise.
• You apply strong analytical thinking, curiosity, and research skills to identify issues, solve problems, and deliver effective solutions.
• You communicate professionally through clear verbal and written communication while building positive client and team relationships.
• You demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office and maintain exceptional organization, attention to detail, and accuracy in your work.
• You effectively manage priorities, meet deadlines under pressure, and take initiative as a proactive, goal-oriented team player.

Additional Information

Our commitment to you and the environment

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 5,800+ employees - from 94 nationalities, across 25 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 leads to our sustainability and success. We’re emotionally invested in our clients right from the beginning.