Fund Accounting Engagement Manager – Lead VC/PE Funds

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401K

Flexible work environment

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Standish Management seeks an Engagement Manager to lead client engagements and supervise fund accounting, capital account maintenance, and financial statement prep. The role partners with the Engagement Director to oversee the Fund Controller and Associate.

The position emphasizes client relationship management, engagement efficiency, and business development, with mentorship of junior staff and cross-functional collaboration in a private equity and venture capital fund environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics required.
• 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.
• 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
• Mentor and train junior staff members

Skills

Public accounting

Fund accounting

VC/PE fund experience

Client management

Mentoring staff

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

CPA preferred

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

QuickBooks

Job description

Standish Management seeks an Engagement Manager to lead client engagements and supervise fund accounting, capital account maintenance, and financial statement prep. The role partners with the Engagement Director to oversee the Fund Controller and Associate.

The position emphasizes client relationship management, engagement efficiency, and business development, with mentorship of junior staff and cross-functional collaboration in a private equity and venture capital fund environment.