What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Manager – Management Company Accounting (Alternative Assets) position at IQ-EQ?
Company Description
IQEQ is a preeminent service provider to the alternative asset industry. IQEQ works with managers in multiple capacities ranging from hedge fund, private equity fund, and mutual fund launches; private equity fund administration; advisory firm set-up, regulatory registration and infrastructure design; ongoing regulatory compliance (SEC, CFTC, and 40 Act); financial controls and operational support services; compliance and operational related projects and reviews; and outsourced CFO/controller and administration services to private equity fund investments – portfolio companies, real estate assets and energy assets. Our client base is growing, and our existing clients are engaging the firm across the spectrum of our services offerings.
Job Description
- Manage the accounting and financial reporting activities for our client’s Management Company entities, including the preparation of interim and annual financial statements.
- Maintain the chart of accounts and the oversight of fiscal operations, including accounts payable and receivable processes.
- Lead the vendor payment process, ensuring adherence to the established cash management policy
- Perform the necessary steps related to the 1099 process
- Manage allocation of expenses including travel and entertainment across large complex investment structures utilizing various T&E platforms.
- Complete the monthly close cycle including all needed schedules and reconciliations, ensuring adherence to agreed upon deliverable timeline.
- Assist with cash management and budgeting
- Interface with client’s finance team including periodic meetings with CFOs and Controllers
- Participate in the development and implementation of financial controls and processes.
- Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards, equity-related transactions, regulatory requirements, and internal policies and procedures.
- Collaboratively manage new client on-boarding.
- Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, including auditors, tax advisors and other service providers.
- Monitor and reconcile cash flows and other financial activities, including ad-hoc reporting.
- Collaborate with other teams within the organization (including offshore resources) to ensure timely and accurate reporting and analysis.
- Embrace a team structure, and foster a positive work environment through collaboration and mentoring/training of junior team members
Qualifications
- Experience with either Sage and/or NetSuite required.
- Experience with QuickBooks required.
- Experience with AP systems, Concur, Expensify, Ramp, etc. preferred.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field
- Professional accounting qualification (CPA, ACA, ACCA) preferred.
- Five plus years of experience in accounting and financial reporting in the alternative investment industry
- Strong understanding of accounting standards and regulations, particularly in relation to alternative investments (e.g. US GAAP)
- Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to identify trends, issues, and opportunities
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work to tight deadlines
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and strong Excel skills
- Solid accounting theory knowledge and a continuous learning skills required.
- Experience working in an outsourced provider preferred.
Additional Information
Salary based on experience and location ($95,000-$140,000) and full benefits package offered.
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