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Fund Accounting Engagement Manager (Private Credit)

RemoteRemoteFull TimeManager / Head$120,000–$150,000 /yrPosted 2 days agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • fund accounting
  • capital account maintenance
  • financial statement preparation
  • public accounting
  • private equity
  • venture capital
  • fund administrator
  • partnership accounting
  • Microsoft Office
  • Excel

Nice to have

  • CPA
  • business development
  • sourcing new clients
  • issuing proposals

Role summary

The Engagement Manager at Standish is responsible for managing and leading client engagements in fund accounting for Private Credit. This role involves supervising fund controllers and associates in areas like fund accounting, capital account maintenance, and financial statement preparation. Key responsibilities include maintaining client contact, managing expectations and engagement efficiency, and overseeing audit and tax preparation. A Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics is required, along with 2+ years of public accounting or equivalent experience, and 2+ years of VC/PE fund experience or fund administration. Previous Private Equity/VC experience and knowledge of Partnership Accounting are preferred, as is a CPA. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, is essential.

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 as a manager 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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