Full-Time
Engagement Manager
Standish Management
501-1,000 employees
Provides fund administration for private equity
No salary listed
Mid, Senior
Halifax Regional Municipality, NS, Canada
In Person
- 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 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
- Familiarity with QuickBooks preferred
- 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
- Mentor and train junior staff members
- Previous Private Equity/VC experience and knowledge of Partnership Accounting, preferred
- CPA preferred
- Familiarity with QuickBooks preferred
Standish Management provides specialized fund administration and corporate services specifically for private equity firms. Their services are designed to integrate seamlessly with clients' finance teams, offering a personalized, high-touch experience. Standish manages all aspects of private fund administration, catering to both established and emerging private equity managers, and supports general partners in administering select funds or entire fund families. The firm focuses on delivering comprehensive solutions that include cash monitoring, asset ownership verification, and record-keeping, ensuring efficient back-office operations. Standish differentiates itself from competitors by emphasizing a tailored approach built by CFOs for CFOs, which enhances their understanding of client needs. The company's goal is to provide top-quality service and industry expertise to help private equity firms operate effectively.
Company Size
501-1,000
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 need for Standish's specialized services.
- Outsourcing back-office functions in private equity is growing, benefiting Standish.
- Complex regulatory requirements create opportunities for Standish's compliance services.
What critics are saying
- Emerging fintech companies offer automated solutions, increasing competition for Standish.
- 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 strong alignment with client interests.
- The firm offers a high-touch, white glove approach tailored for private equity firms.
- Standish integrates seamlessly with clients' finance teams, enhancing operational efficiency.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
401(k) Retirement Plan
Flexible Work Hours
Remote Work Options
Company News
Standish Management, LLC, the leading independent provider of fund administration services to alternative capital funds, today announced it has comple
Buyout firm Thomas H Lee Partners (THL) has agreed a deal to acquire a majority stake in US-based fund administrator Standish Management that values the business at around $1.6bn, including debt, according to a report by Reuters.