Fund Accounting Engagement Lead — VC/PE Focus

Standish Management, LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

Health Savings Account and Flexible Sp

Job summary

Standish Management, LLC is seeking an Engagement Manager to lead client engagements and supervise the Fund Controller and Associate, in coordination with the Engagement Director. You will maintain frequent client contact, manage expectations, oversee audit and tax preparation, review communications to clients and investors, and assist with sourcing new business.

Requirements include a Bachelor's Degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics, 2+ years in public accounting or VC/PE fund experience, CPA

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics required.
• 2+ years public accounting experience or equivalent.
• 2+ years 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

Staff supervision

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree (Finance/Accounting/Economics)

CPA preferred

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Standish Management, LLC is seeking an Engagement Manager to lead client engagements and supervise the Fund Controller and Associate, in coordination with the Engagement Director. You will maintain frequent client contact, manage expectations, oversee audit and tax preparation, review communications to clients and investors, and assist with sourcing new business.

Requirements include a Bachelor's Degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics, 2+ years in public accounting or VC/PE fund experience, CPA