Senior Manager - Houston, United States - IQ-EQ

Description

Job 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.

• Lead client execution and engagements and serve as main point of contact
• Liaise with the clients' external auditors, administrator, HR/payroll, and other service providers
• Communicate directly with clients and deliver outsourced CFO and related services to Hedge Funds and Private Equity Funds
• Evaluate current financial and accounting processes for new clients, propose improvements and coordinate implementation efforts with senior management
• Collaborate with team members in various offices and provide ongoing operational support to multiple clients
• Approve invoices, payments for/to clients and coordinate collection of cash and allocation, as applicable
• Review and/or create financial models, budget to actuals, provide ad-hoc financial analysis and participate in ad-hoc projects
• Manage and approve NAVs, allocations, investor statements and reconciliations
• Review and approve expense & accrual schedules, management fee calculations and incentive allocations
• Develop, mentor, and oversee junior team members across various offices and review their deliverables
• Fund and management company financial statement preparation and/or review
• Research and advise on accounting principles
• Identify complex accounting issues and advise team and clients
• Assist in evaluating current financial and accounting process for new clients, propose improvements and help coordinate implementation efforts
• Review of service providers' contracts and funds' formation documents
• Participate in weekly, monthly, or as needed conference calls internally and with clients

Successful candidates will have many, if not all, of the attributes below:

• 10+ years of experience in alternative Investment Management industry (Hedge Fund, Private Equity, Venture Capital, Real Estate)
• In depth understanding of investment management and alternative products
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
• CPA Preferred
• Excellent management, organizational, interpersonal and communication skills
• Attention to detail and ability to multi-task
• Passionate about working in a dynamic entrepreneurial environment
• Hard-working, self-starter, dedicated, punctual and personable
• Strong accounting and analytical skills
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions to solve problems — quickly and competently
• Public Accounting background is a plus
• Administration experience is a plus
• Well versed in Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with QuickBooks, OpenAir, , Expensify are a plus

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Salary based on experience and location ($95,000-$150,000) and full benefits package offered.

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