Senior Associate - Private Equity Fund Accounting

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. Our global workforce of 6,500+ people spans 24 jurisdictions, with assets under administration exceeding US$857 billion. We partner with 13 of the world’s top-15 private equity firms, delivering intelligent solutions through technical expertise, deep client understanding, and best-in-class technology—including a global data platform and proprietary tools. Our commitment to ESG and a people-first culture powers both client success and our Group purpose: to power people and possibilities.

About the role

You will work directly with leading private equity and hedge fund firms in the alternative asset industry, supported by an experienced team of industry veterans. Your role will involve facilitating our service offering by assisting, performing, and reviewing key financial and operational tasks.

Responsibilities

• Support IQEQ client leads across multiple Private Equity funds in diverse industries.
• Collaborate with your manager, team, and support functions to meet client expectations and deliverables on time.
• Apply your understanding of limited partnership agreements to financial reporting, allocations, and compliance.
• Prepare and review key financial tasks, including journal entries, fee and interest calculations, investor notices, and waterfall models.
• Manage audits, year-end processes, assist with onboarding new team members, and suggest improvements for operational efficiency.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance with at least a 3.0 GPA.
• Over 3 years of experience in Private Equity or a related industry.
• Strong accounting knowledge and advanced proficiency in QuickBooks, Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and preferably Investran.
• Exceptional client service skills with professional communication in all interactions.
• Ability to collaborate in team environments, provide and accept constructive feedback, and manage multiple priorities and deadlines with accuracy.
• Flexibility to work overtime when needed and consistently produce high-quality work under pressure.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off, including 4 weeks of PTO that increases over time, sick time, and paid holidays.
• 401(k) plan with company match (subject to eligibility).
• Comprehensive health benefits: medical, dental, vision, mental health support, and ancillary insurance plans.
• Paid parental leave and hybrid work schedule.

Pay

$70,000–$95,000, dependent on experience and location.

Additional Information

Sustainability is core to our strategy, driving long-term relationships with employees, clients, and communities while minimizing our environmental impact. We foster an inclusive, equitable, and diverse culture, supported by learning and development programs (PowerU and MyCampus) and a hybrid working model. Through initiatives like IQ-EQ Launchpad, we empower women managers in private equity, where only 15% of firms are gender-balanced. Our success is tied to our clients’ success—we’re emotionally invested in their objectives from the start.