Engagement Manager

Dormont Manufacturing Co; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Dormont Manufacturing Co in Raleigh, North Carolina, is seeking an Engagement Manager responsible for managing client engagements in the fund administration sector. You will supervise staff, maintain client relationships, and oversee fund accounting practices.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of public accounting and VC/PE fund experience. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with QuickBooks are preferred.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead all client engagements.
• Supervise the Fund Controller and Associate in matters of fund accounting.
• Maintain frequent client contact to keep abreast of ongoing fund activities.

Skills

Public accounting experience

VC/PE fund experience

Partnership accounting knowledge

Microsoft Excel proficiency

QuickBooks familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

Tools

Microsoft Office

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