Role summary
The Director of SBIC Fund Accounting will manage client engagements, overseeing fund accounting, capital account maintenance, and financial statement preparation. This role involves supervising a team, serving as the primary client contact, and collaborating with senior leadership. Key responsibilities include managing client relationships, overseeing financial reporting processes, analyzing financial data, reviewing accounting records, managing audits and tax preparations, and driving process improvements. The position requires strong leadership, client management, and technical accounting skills, with a preference for experience in private equity or fund administration and knowledge of SBIC accounting.
Job Description:
The Director at Standish is responsible for managing and leading their client engagements. They supervise the Senior Manager, Manager, Fund Controller, Associate and Investor Relations Associate in matters of fund accounting, capital account maintenance and financial statement preparation. They are the main point of contact with the client and service providers. You will collaborate closely with senior leadership to align our services with the strategic needs of our clients and the overall growth objectives of Standish.
Essential Functions:
Manage client relationships including onboarding new clients, review of fund documents and fund set up and renewals of existing client engagements.
Manage and oversee the quarterly and annual financial statement process, as well as limited partner reports for clients, including but not limited to the review of all journal entries, capital account allocations, supporting schedules, calculations of management fees and carried interest.
Analyze and review data for Capital Calls, Distributions and Allocations to investors.
Review accounting records, financial statements and support schedules, including waterfall calculations.
Review SBA compliance reporting, including SBA Form 468.
Oversee the audit and tax preparation process working in conjunction with clients, engagement teams, valuation firms, and outside public accounting firms.
Oversee client engagement teams to make sure client deliverables are met in a timely manner keeping in mind engagement efficiency and profitability.
Drive process improvements and implement best practices to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the SBIC fund accounting and operations functions.
Mentor, coach, and develop the fund accounting team, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.
Contribute to strategic planning and decision-making at the senior leadership level, providing insights and recommendations based on your expertise in fund accounting and operations. Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree (Finance/Accounting/Economics concentration preferred)
15+ years of public accounting experience or equivalent
Working knowledge of US GAAP for investment companies
Leadership experience in private equity, venture capital, private credit, or fund administration
Strong understanding of partnership accounting, capital activity, waterfalls, allocations, and carried interest calculations
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including complex formulas, financial modeling techniques, and data analysis tools
Ability to leverage technology and automation tools to improve operational efficiency
Ability to multitask and perform tasks under strict deadlines
Demonstrated leadership experience, with the ability to manage, mentor, and develop a team
Experience delegating, training and supervising staff
Strong client management skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate across departments and clients
Proactive, organized, and solution-oriented, with a relentless focus on accuracy and attention to detail
Familiarity with eFront or AltaReturn a plus
Knowledge of SBIC accounting and SBA regulatory reporting a plus
CPA a plus Benefits:
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage, along with life insurance, Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options
Comprehensive disability/maternity and paternity plans
401K
Flexible Vacation Plan
Sick Time Accrual Plan
Standard holidays along with year-end office closure
A flexible work environment for all employees
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