Engagement Manager, Private Equity Fund Operations

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Life insurance

401K

Flexible vacation plan

Sick time accrual

Year-end office closure

Flexible work environment

Job summary

Standish Management, LLC is seeking an Engagement Manager to lead client engagements, supervise the Fund Controller and Associate, and ensure accurate fund accounting and financial statements. You will maintain client contact, manage expectations, and guide staff across engagements.

The role requires a finance/accounting background with PE/VC fund experience, CPA preferred, and strong Excel/Office skills. A collaborative, client‑centric leader will thrive in this environment.

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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Maintain frequent client contact to keep abreast of ongoing fund activities.
• Manage client expectations and 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.

Skills

Client-facing communications

Team leadership

Fund accounting

Financial statement preparation

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Outlook

QuickBooks

Job description

Standish Management, LLC is seeking an Engagement Manager to lead client engagements, supervise the Fund Controller and Associate, and ensure accurate fund accounting and financial statements. You will maintain client contact, manage expectations, and guide staff across engagements.

The role requires a finance/accounting background with PE/VC fund experience, CPA preferred, and strong Excel/Office skills. A collaborative, client‑centric leader will thrive in this environment.