Engagement Manager

Standish Management UK; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Standish Management UK is seeking a professional in Boston to provide specialized fund administration services for private equity funds. The role requires a bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or economics and at least 2 years of public accounting experience, along with fund administration skills. Compensation ranges from $120,000 - $140,000 annually, depending on the candidate's experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of public accounting experience.
• Minimum 2 years of VC/PE fund experience or equivalent.
• Knowledge of Partnership Accounting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain frequent client contact.
• Manage client expectations and engagement efficiency.
• Supervise audit and tax preparation processes.

Skills

Client management

Mentoring and training

Business development

Partnership Accounting

Proficiency in Excel

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

Tools

Microsoft Office

QuickBooks

Job description

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.

Essential Functions

• 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

Minimum Requirements

• 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

Compensation range: $120,000 - $140,000 annually. Actual compensation within that range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience and qualifications.