Engagement Manager

Standish Management UK; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage

401K eligibility after 3 months

Flexible Vacation Plan

Job summary

Standish Management UK in Chicago is seeking an Engagement Manager to oversee client engagements in fund administration for private equity funds. The role involves leading a team, maintaining client relationships, and ensuring efficiency in fund operations.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree, a minimum of 2 years in public accounting, and strong knowledge in Private Equity. Benefits include comprehensive medical coverage and a flexible vacation plan.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of public accounting experience or equivalent.
• 2+ years of VC/PE fund experience or fund administrator.
• CPA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead all client engagements.
• Supervise the Fund Controller and Associate.
• Maintain frequent client contact.

Skills

Public accounting experience

Private Equity knowledge

Client management

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Mentoring junior staff

Education

Bachelor's Degree (Finance/Accounting/Economics preferred)

Tools

QuickBooks

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

The Engagement Manager at Standish is responsible for managing and leading all client engagements. In conjunction with the Engagement Director, the Engagement Manager is responsible for supervising the Fund Controller and Associate in matters of fund accounting, capital account maintenance and financial statement preparation.

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

Benefits Include

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage, along with life insurance, Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options
• Comprehensive disability/maternity and paternity plans
• 401K eligibility after 3 months
• Flexible Vacation Plan
• Sick Time Accrual Plan
• 8-10 standard holidays along with year-end office closure
• Compensation range: $100,000+ annually. Actual compensation within that range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience and qualifications.