Fund Accounting - Engagement Manager (Private Credit)

Standish Management; Boston (MA); Sur place; USD 120 000 - 140 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Comprehensive benefits package

401K

Flexible work environment

Paid time off

Holidays

Résumé du poste

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.

Responsabilités

• 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

Connaissances

Public accounting

Fund accounting

VC/PE fund experience

Client management

Mentoring staff

Formation

Bachelor's Degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

CPA preferred

Outils

Excel

Word

Outlook

QuickBooks

Description du poste

We are a provider of specialized fund administration services for Managers and General Partners of private equity funds, specifically: Buy‐out, Venture Capital, Real Estate and Fund‐of‐ Funds. For new General Partners, we provide consulting services to help accelerate the launch of their funds in addition to our full fund administration services. For established General Partners, we provide administration services and technology to whole fund families or select funds, to help scale their fund operations rapidly and efficiently.

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
• Mentor and train junior staff members

Minimum Requirements :

• Bachelor’s Degree required (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
• Familiarity with QuickBooks preferred

Benefits Include:

• 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 range (Varies by city):

• Boston: $120,000 - $140,000 annually

*Actual compensation within that range will be dependent upon the individual’s skills, experience and qualifications.