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Standish Management

Standish Management

501-1,000 employees

Fund administration solutions for private equity

Junior, Mid

Portland, OR, USA

Category
Financial Accounting
Financial Analysis
Management Accounting
Accounting
Required Skills
Quickbooks
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance related field
  • 1-2 years of experience in a full-time role
  • Strong academic performance (minimum 3.0 GPA)
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel
  • Familiarity with QuickBooks (not required, is a plus)
  • Knowledge of various investment accounting concepts
  • Attention to detail
  • Ability to multitask
  • Ability to work in a team and individually
Responsibilities
  • Prepare financial statements for several domestic and offshore fund families, which includes updating portfolio investment schedules, partner equity allocations and analyzing complex investment transactions
  • Help with the internal semi-annual portfolio review process, analyzing and tracking partnership and portfolio company financial performance
  • Monitor compliance with complex partnership agreements
  • Assist with audits, tax return review, fundraising and annual meeting activities
  • Determine cash needs of partnerships and initiate capital calls
  • Electronically distribute financials, K1s, capital call and distribution notices to Limited Partners
  • Perform special projects as requested by the General Partners and Controllers
  • Interact with and respond to ad hoc limited partner requests

Standish Management provides comprehensive fund administration solutions for private equity funds, leveraging technology-enabled services to efficiently manage all aspects of fund administration, including consulting for new general partners and administration for established general partners, with a focus on rapidly scaling fund operations. They have steadily grown since 2007 and currently administer more than 1,000 funds with clients having in excess of $100 billion in committed capital under administration.

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$972.7K

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2007

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • The acquisition by THL could provide Standish Management with additional resources and strategic direction to expand its market presence.
  • Employees may benefit from enhanced career development opportunities and financial incentives as part of a larger, well-capitalized entity.

What critics are saying

  • Integration challenges post-acquisition could lead to operational disruptions and cultural clashes.
  • The high debt involved in the acquisition could impose financial constraints, potentially affecting job security and investment in innovation.

What makes Standish Management unique

  • Standish Management's acquisition by THL at a valuation of $1.6bn underscores its significant market position and potential for growth.
  • The company's focus on fund administration sets it apart from broader financial service providers, offering specialized expertise.