Fund Accounting Engagement Manager

Standish Management, LLC; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision,

Life insurance and Health Savings Plan

401K

Flexible vacation plan

Sick time accrual

Year-end office closure

Flexible work environment

Job summary

Standish Management, LLC is seeking an Engagement Manager to lead client engagements and collaborate with the Engagement Director. You will supervise the Fund Controller and Associate in fund accounting, capital account maintenance, and financial statement prep.

Responsibilities include maintaining client contact, managing expectations, supervising audits and taxes, and contributing to business development. A strong accounting background and VC/PE fund experience are valued.

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 experience.
• CPA preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel, Word & Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Maintain frequent client contact to stay abreast of fund activities.
• Manage client expectations and engagement efficiency.
• Supervise the Fund Controller and Associate on fund accounting tasks.
• Review communications to clients and investors.
• Assist with sourcing new clients, proposals, and business development.

Skills

Client relationship management

Project leadership

Fund accounting knowledge

Public accounting experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree (Finance/Accounting/Economics)

CPA preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Word & Outlook

Job description

The Engagement Manager at Standish is responsible for managing and leading all client engagements. In conjunction with the Engagement Director, the Engagement Manager is responsible for supervising the Fund Controller and Associate in matters of fund accounting, capital account maintenance and financial statement preparation.

Essential Functions

• 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

Minimum Requirements

• 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 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

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage, along with life insurance, Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options
• Comprehensive disability/maternity and paternity plans
• 401K
• Flexible Vacation Plan
• Sick Time Accrual Plan
• Standard holidays along with year-end office closure
• A flexible work environment for all employees

Compensation Ranges Starting At (varies By City)

• Denver: $95,000 - $120,000
• Seattle: $105,000+
• Walnut Creek: $125,000 - $145,000
• Actual compensation will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience and qualifications.

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