Financial Services

Fund Accounting Engagement Manager (Private Credit)

Austin, TXOnsiteFull TimeManager / Head$120,000–$150,000 /yrPosted 1 month agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

Fund Accounting
Private Credit
Engagement Manager
client contact
staff utilization
engagement efficiency
audit
tax preparation
client communications
investors

Nice to have

Partnership Accounting
CPA
sourcing new clients
issuing proposals
business development

Role summary

The Engagement Manager for Private Credit at Standish leads client engagements, overseeing fund accounting, capital account maintenance, and financial statement preparation. Responsibilities include maintaining client contact, managing expectations and engagement efficiency, and supervising audit and tax processes. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics, with preferred experience in public accounting or fund administration, and knowledge of Partnership Accounting. A CPA is preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, is essential. The company offers comprehensive benefits and a flexible work environment.

Job Description

The Engagement Manager at Standish is responsible for managing and leading all client engagements. In conjunction with the Engagement Director, the Engagement Manager is responsible for supervising the Fund Controller and Associate in matters of fund accounting, capital account maintenance and financial statement preparation.

Essential Functions:

Maintain frequent client contact to keep abreast of ongoing fund activities

Manage client expectations

Manage engagement keeping in mind client needs, staff utilization and overall engagement efficiency

Supervise the audit and tax preparation process

Review all communications to the client and its investors on an ongoing basis

Assist with sourcing new clients, issuing proposals and overall business development

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree required (Finance/Accounting/Economics concentration preferred)

2+ years of public accounting experience or equivalent

2+ years of VC/PE fund experience or fund administrator – OR – minimum 1 year asmanager at a public accounting firm

Previous Private Equity/VC experience and knowledge of Partnership Accounting,preferred

CPA preferred

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word & Outlook

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

Compensation Range: $120,000 - $150,000 annually

* Actual compensation within that range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience and qualifications

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