Standish Management

Private equity fund administration services

Fund Accounting Engagement Manager - Private Credit

Financial AccountingPosted on Nov 11

Full-time$120k - $150k /yrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree is required.
At least 2 years of public accounting experience or equivalent is required.
At least 2 years of venture capital/private equity fund experience or fund administrator experience is required, or at least 1 year as a manager at a public accounting firm.
Previous private equity or venture capital experience and knowledge of partnership accounting are preferred.
A Certified Public Accountant credential is preferred.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook, is required.

Responsibilities

Manage and lead all client engagements.
In conjunction with the Engagement Director, supervise the Fund Controller and Associate on fund accounting, capital account maintenance, and financial statement preparation.
Maintain frequent client contact to stay informed about ongoing fund activities.
Manage client expectations.
Manage engagements with attention to client needs, staff utilization, and overall engagement efficiency.
Supervise the audit and tax preparation process.
Review all communications to clients and their investors on an ongoing basis.
Assist with sourcing new clients, issuing proposals, and business development.

Desired Qualifications

Previous private equity or venture capital experience and knowledge of partnership accounting.
A Certified Public Accountant credential.

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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About the Company

Standish Management

Private equity fund administration services

Standish Management provides comprehensive fund administration and corporate services for private equity firms. It operates with a high-touch, white-glove approach that seamlessly integrates with clients' finance teams, handling all aspects of private fund administration regardless of fund size or maturity. Its services include cash monitoring, asset ownership verification, record-keeping, and other back-office tasks, delivered globally to both established and emerging private equity managers. Unlike rivals, Standish is designed by CFOs for CFOs, offering a 360-degree, end-to-end solution across fund families and delivering tailored, expert support to optimize back-office operations. The company aims to be a trusted, global partner for private equity managers by providing reliable, expert administration and corporate services that ensure efficient fund management.

Company size: 501-1,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: $972.7K
Headquarters: San Francisco, CA
Founded: 2007

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