Fund Accounting Engagement Lead | Flexible Work & Growth

Standish Management, LLC; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K plan

Flexible vacation

Sick time

Year-end office closure

Flexible work environment

Job summary

Standish Management, LLC in Boston seeks an Engagement Manager to lead client engagements and supervise fund accounting activities. You will work with the Engagement Director, oversee the Fund Controller and Associate, and ensure timely financial statement preparation.

The role requires strong project management, client communication, and a background in VC/PE fund accounting; CPA is preferred. A collaborative, growth-oriented environment with comprehensive benefits awaits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics preferred.
• 2+ years public accounting experience or equivalent.
• 2+ years 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 stay 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 relationship management

Project management

Mentoring

Communication

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

CPA preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

QuickBooks

Job description

Standish Management, LLC in Boston seeks an Engagement Manager to lead client engagements and supervise fund accounting activities. You will work with the Engagement Director, oversee the Fund Controller and Associate, and ensure timely financial statement preparation.

The role requires strong project management, client communication, and a background in VC/PE fund accounting; CPA is preferred. A collaborative, growth-oriented environment with comprehensive benefits awaits.