Fund Accounting Engagement Lead - Flexible Work & 401(k)

Standish Management, LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision

401K

Flexible Vacation Plan

Sick Time Accrual Plan

Year-end office closure

Flexible work environment for all

Job summary

Standish Management, LLC is seeking an Engagement Manager to lead all client engagements, supervising the Fund Controller and Associate in fund accounting, capital account maintenance and financial statement preparation. The role partners with the Engagement Director to ensure successful delivery and client satisfaction.

You will maintain frequent client contact, manage expectations, and supervise the audit and tax processes while contributing to business development and client proposals.

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 a 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Client management

Engagement leadership

Fund accounting

Staff supervision

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

CPA preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Standish Management, LLC is seeking an Engagement Manager to lead all client engagements, supervising the Fund Controller and Associate in fund accounting, capital account maintenance and financial statement preparation. The role partners with the Engagement Director to ensure successful delivery and client satisfaction.

You will maintain frequent client contact, manage expectations, and supervise the audit and tax processes while contributing to business development and client proposals.