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Standish Management

Standish Management

501-1,000 employees

Fund administration solutions for private equity

Mid

Walnut Creek, CA, USA

Category
Financial Accounting
Financial Analysis
Management Accounting
Accounting
Required Skills
Quickbooks
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Accounting, Accountancy, Finance, Economics, Mathematics or related field
  • three years of experience in the job offered or related occupations
  • 3 years of experience in the following skills: Treasury Management; Preparing 1099s; QuickBooks, Allvue and various other GL platforms; Partnership accounting; Preparation of financial statements; Capital Calls, Distributions and Allocations to investors; Fund accounting software; Quarterly Reporting to the Limited Partners; Private equity, venture capital, fund of funds, and/or real estate fund.
Responsibilities
  • Manage the setup of wires for investments, distributions, invoice payments/Monitoring Cash flows
  • Respond to technical LP questions, as needed
  • Manage teams’ preparation of 1099s through the Tax1099.com system
  • Manage teams’ preparation of journal entries in Quickbooks, Allvue and various other GL platforms
  • Apply QuickBooks, Allvue and various other GL platforms required
  • Apply US GAAP concepts, specifically partnership accounting required, including an understanding of assets, liabilities, partners’ capital, income, and expense accounts
  • Manage preparation of financial statements by applying various investment accounting concepts, capital calls, distributions, purchase and sale transactions, management fee, and mark to market valuation adjustments
  • Manage preparation of information and data for Capital Calls, Distributions and Allocations to investors
  • Apply fund accounting software, such as Allvue, ARK PES, and eFront to help team upload capital call and distribution notices to investors, along with booking journal entries into the general ledgers of each system
  • Review monthly reconciliation of bank accounts
  • Apply fund accounting software, such as Allvue, ARK PES, and eFront to book the remaining entries into the general ledgers of each system
  • Help facilitate audit and tax processes
  • Guide and direct junior staff through accounting processes
  • Apply alternative investments concepts specifically in partnership accounting, including private equity, venture capital, fund of funds, and/or real estate funds
  • Apply principles of security compliance
  • Develop record-keeping systems and accounting processes
  • Manage client expectations by keeping in mind client needs, staff utilization and overall engagement efficiency

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.