Full-Time
Management Company Controller
Posted on 12/16/2024
Standish Management
501-1,000 employees
Private equity fund administration services
Mid, Senior
Salt Lake City, UT, USA
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance preferred
- Four or more years of public and/or private accounting experience
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel
- Familiarity with QuickBooks
- Ability to work independently as well as with a team
- Comfortable resolving technology issues with IT support teams
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- Confidence with problem-solving and analytical skills to provide guidance to clients
- Ability to be proactive in offering support and suggestions to clients
- Knowledge of Quickbooks, Bill.com, expense reporting software, and payroll systems (preferred)
- Previous Alternative Investment experience (preferred)
- Oversee accounting function for multiple management company clients
- Onboard new clients and implement preferred system platforms and processes
- Supervise Accounting Associates and Senior Accounting Associates
- Manage accounts payable and client expense reporting functions
- Review journal entries, bank reconciliations and supporting work papers
- Process and record payroll
- Provide monthly or quarterly reporting to Management
- Process 1099s and assist with federal, state, and local tax compliance
- Assist with annual budgeting and forecasting process as needed
- Work closely with clients to satisfy ad hoc requests and to provide excellent customer service
- Work closely with Fund Teams to settle intercompany receivables and payables
- Function as the primary contact for clients
Standish Management offers fund administration and corporate services tailored for private equity firms, managing all aspects of fund administration regardless of size or maturity. Their services include cash monitoring, asset ownership verification, and record-keeping, delivered with a personalized, high-touch approach that integrates with clients' finance teams. Standish stands out from competitors by being built by CFOs for CFOs, ensuring expert support and industry knowledge. The company's goal is to provide efficient administrative services that allow private equity managers to focus on their core investment activities.
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
$972.7K
Headquarters
San Francisco, California
Founded
2007
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Increased demand for ESG reporting boosts Standish's service offerings and market relevance.
- The rise of digital assets offers Standish opportunities to expand its service portfolio.
- Private equity firms outsourcing back-office operations increases demand for Standish's services.
What critics are saying
- Emerging fintech companies pose competition with automated fund administration solutions.
- THL's acquisition may disrupt existing client relationships or service models.
- Rebranding of CORE to Standish Compliance Services might confuse existing clients.
What makes Standish Management unique
- Standish Management is 100% employee-owned, ensuring alignment with client interests.
- The firm offers a high-touch, white glove service tailored for private equity firms.
- Standish integrates seamlessly with clients' finance teams, enhancing operational efficiency.
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