Fund Accounting Engagement Leader (VC/PE) | Flexible Work

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Life insurance

401K

Flexible vacation

Sick time accrual

Year-end office closure

Flexible work environment

Job summary

Standish Management, LLC is seeking an Engagement Manager responsible for guiding client engagements and supervising fund accounting activities. The role partners with the Engagement Director to oversee staff and ensure accurate financial statement preparation for funds.

The position focuses on maintaining client relations, managing engagement scope, and coordinating audits and tax processes while supporting business development and client proposals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics (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.

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

Public accounting experience

Fund accounting knowledge

Communication skills

CPA preferred

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

CPA preferred

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Standish Management, LLC is seeking an Engagement Manager responsible for guiding client engagements and supervising fund accounting activities. The role partners with the Engagement Director to oversee staff and ensure accurate financial statement preparation for funds.

The position focuses on maintaining client relations, managing engagement scope, and coordinating audits and tax processes while supporting business development and client proposals.