Fund Accounting Senior Associate (Private Credit)

Standish Management UK; Halifax; On-site; CAD 103,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401K

Flexible vacation

Sick time accrual

Year-end office closure

Flexible work environment

Job summary

Standish Management UK is seeking a junior accounting assistant to support the day-to-day operations of the accounting department and to prepare fund-level financial statements for domestic and offshore fund families.

The role requires 1–2 years of experience, a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, and strong Excel skills. Proficiency with QuickBooks is a plus. A collaborative team player with attention to detail is essential.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Ability to effectively communicate to team members.
• Strong organizational skills and work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements for several domestic and offshore fund families, including updating portfolio investment schedules, partner equity allocations and analyzing complex investment transactions.
• Assist 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.

Skills

Accounting

Finance

Excel

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

QuickBooks

Job description

Job Description

Reporting to one of the managers, this position will assist in the day-to-day operations of the accounting department and prepare fund-level financial statements.

Job Description

Reporting to one of the managers, this position will assist in the day-to-day operations of the accounting department and prepare fund-level financial statements.

Essential Functions

• 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

Minimum 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
• Ability to effectively communicate to team members
• Strong organizational skills and work ethic

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 (varies by location)

• Boston: $74,000+
• Actual compensation will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience and qualifications.