Fund Accounting Engagement Lead for VC/PE Funds

Standish Management, LLC; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401K

Flexible vacation

Sick time accrual

Holiday schedule

Flexible work environment

Job summary

Standish Management, LLC seeks an Engagement Manager to lead and supervise all client engagements and fund accounting activities. In collaboration with the Engagement Director, you will oversee the Fund Controller and Associate on capital accounts and financial statement preparation.

You will maintain strong client contact, manage expectations, supervise audits/tax work, and contribute to business development. The role requires finance/accounting expertise and PE/VC fund experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (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.
• Familiarity with QuickBooks preferred.

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

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

QuickBooks

Job description

Standish Management, LLC seeks an Engagement Manager to lead and supervise all client engagements and fund accounting activities. In collaboration with the Engagement Director, you will oversee the Fund Controller and Associate on capital accounts and financial statement preparation.

You will maintain strong client contact, manage expectations, supervise audits/tax work, and contribute to business development. The role requires finance/accounting expertise and PE/VC fund experience.