Engagement Manager

Standish Management UK; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Standish Management UK, based in Raleigh, NC, is looking for an Engagement Manager to lead client engagements and supervise fund operations. You will manage client contact and expectations, mentor junior staff, and oversee audit processes.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics, 2+ years in public accounting, and familiarity with private equity or venture capital fund operations. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and QuickBooks is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required, preferably in Finance, Accounting, or Economics.
• 2+ years of public accounting experience or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year as manager at a public accounting firm required.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead all client engagements.
• Supervise the Fund Controller and Associate in fund accounting.
• Mentor and train junior staff members.

Skills

Public accounting experience

Fund experience

Partnership accounting knowledge

Microsoft Office proficiency

QuickBooks familiarity

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

Tools

Microsoft Excel

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