Client Treasury Fund Controller

Standish Management, LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized fund administration firm is seeking a professional to manage treasury functions for clients, ensuring smooth cash management within investment operations. The role requires attention to detail and the ability to handle high-volume workflows. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, 2-3 years in a relevant role, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel. This position involves coaching a team and delivering excellent client service, with a compensation range of $85,000 to $95,000 annually depending on qualifications.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in treasury or related experience.
• Ability to manage high-volume, time-sensitive workflows.
• Experience in coaching a team for client service.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coach a team to deliver excellent client service.
• Review wire templates for accuracy and completeness.
• Prepare and manage wire packages during high volume periods.
• Monitor client messages for relevant investment activity.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to multitask

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

We are a provider of specialized fund administration services for Managers and General Partners of private equity funds, specifically buy‑out, venture capital, real estate and fund‑of‑funds. For new General Partners, we provide consulting services to help accelerate the launch of their funds in addition to our full fund administration services. For established General Partners, we provide administration services and technology to whole fund families or select funds, to help scale their fund operations rapidly and efficiently.

Job Description

This is a client‑facing role where you will manage and support a range of treasury functions on behalf of the client, ensuring smooth, accurate, and efficient cash management within their investment operations. This role requires strong attention to details and the ability to manage high‑volume, time‑sensitive workflows.

Essential Functions

• Manage and coach a team to collaboratively deliver excellent client service
• Review wire templates and wire packages from the Treasury Associate for accuracy and completeness
• Prepare and review wire templates and wire packages as needed during high volume periods
• Upload and manage wire packages on SharePoint and coordinate with internal team and clients regarding approval and status updates
• Monitor email and client messages to identify relevant items such as investment capital activity, internal entity cash transfers, management fee payments, and capital activity with the client’s investors

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance related field
• 2‑3 years of experience in a full‑time role, preferably with treasury or related experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel
• Attention to detail
• Ability to multitask
• Ability to work in a team and individually
• Ability to effectively manage a team and communicate with team members and clients to deliver excellent client service
• Strong organizational skills and work ethic
• Compensation range: $85‑95,000 annually. Actual compensation within that range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience and qualifications.