IQ-EQ Logo

IQ-EQ

Manager - Private Equity Fund Accounting

Posted Yesterday
Be an Early Applicant
Hybrid
Chicago, IL, USA
85K-120K Annually
Senior level
Hybrid
Chicago, IL, USA
85K-120K Annually
Senior level
Manage fund administration for multiple private equity funds, overseeing financial reporting, investor communications, audits, and complex calculations (capital calls, distributions, IRR). Lead client relationships, review deliverables and journal entries, train junior staff, and drive process improvements to ensure timely, accurate fund operations.
The summary above was generated by AI
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 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. 

Job Description

As a manager on our fund administration team, you’ll work directly with leading private equity clients, supporting fund operations, financial reporting, and investor communications under the guidance of our experienced team. You’ll oversee client deliverables, review complex fund calculations and financials, manage audits, train junior staff, and drive process improvements across multiple engagements.

What you’ll do

  • You’ll lead client relationships across multiple Private Equity funds, ensuring expectations are met and timelines are followed.
  • You’ll apply your understanding of limited partnership agreements to fund operations, reporting, and investor communications.
  • You’ll prepare and review key financial components like journal entries, capital calls, distributions, and performance metrics such as IRR.
  • You’ll manage audits, tax requests, and financial statement reviews while continuously improving operational processes.
  • You’ll prioritize tasks, respond to client requests, and train junior team members to support team development and efficiency.

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 ($85,000-$120,000). 

Qualifications

  • You bring over four years of progressive experience in private equity, public accounting, or a mix of both within alternative asset firms.
  • You demonstrate strong analytical and technical skills in accounting, finance, and fund administration.
  • You hold at least a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, giving you a solid foundation for your work.
  • You consistently deliver exceptional client service, building trust and long-term relationships.
  • You apply your expertise to support complex fund operations and drive high-quality outcomes.

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

Similar Jobs

Yesterday
Hybrid
Chicago, IL, USA
90K-125K Annually
Mid level
90K-125K Annually
Mid level
Financial Services
Manage accounting, reporting, and operations for multiple private equity funds: prepare financial statements, maintain capital accounts, calculate carried interest and waterfalls, value portfolio companies, manage cash operations, support audits/tax, and mentor junior staff while ensuring compliance and process improvement.
Top Skills: ExcelPowerPointQuickbooks
6 Days Ago
Hybrid
Chicago, IL, USA
100K-135K Annually
Senior level
100K-135K Annually
Senior level
Financial Services
Lead fund administration for private equity and hedge fund clients: manage client relationships, review fund calculations and financial statements, prepare journal entries, capital calls, distributions and IRR calculations, manage audits and tax requests, train junior staff, and drive process improvements across multiple engagements.
32 Minutes Ago
Easy Apply
Remote or Hybrid
United States
Easy Apply
150K-190K Annually
Senior level
150K-190K Annually
Senior level
Legal Tech • Software • Generative AI
Manage enterprise law firm clients to drive adoption, retention, and expansion of Eve's legal AI/SaaS products. Lead onboarding, maximize product utilization, generate case studies, inform product roadmap, and maintain high client satisfaction and retention through proactive engagement and strategic upsells.
Top Skills: AIAnthropicEve (Proprietary)Legal TechOpenaiSaaS

What you need to know about the Chicago Tech Scene

With vibrant neighborhoods, great food and more affordable housing than either coast, Chicago might be the most liveable major tech hub. It is the birthplace of modern commodities and futures trading, a national hub for logistics and commerce, and home to the American Medical Association and the American Bar Association. This diverse blend of industry influences has helped Chicago emerge as a major player in verticals like fintech, biotechnology, legal tech, e-commerce and logistics technology. It’s also a major hiring center for tech companies on both coasts.

Key Facts About Chicago Tech

  • Number of Tech Workers: 245,800; 5.2% of overall workforce (2024 CompTIA survey)
  • Major Tech Employers: McDonald’s, John Deere, Boeing, Morningstar
  • Key Industries: Artificial intelligence, biotechnology, fintech, software, logistics technology
  • Funding Landscape: $2.5 billion in venture capital funding in 2024 (Pitchbook)
  • Notable Investors: Pritzker Group Venture Capital, Arch Venture Partners, MATH Venture Partners, Jump Capital, Hyde Park Venture Partners
  • Research Centers and Universities: Northwestern University, University of Chicago, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Illinois Institute of Technology, Argonne National Laboratory, Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory

Sign up now Access later

Create Free Account

Please log in or sign up to report this job.

Create Free Account