Fund Accounting - Engagement Manager (Private Credit)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical/dental/vision

Life insurance + HSA/FSA

401K

Flexible vacation

Sick time accrual

Year-end holidays

Flexible work environment

Job summary

Standish Management, LLC seeks an Engagement Manager to lead client engagements, coordinating with the Engagement Director to ensure accurate fund accounting, capital account maintenance, and financial statement preparation.

You will maintain frequent client contact, manage expectations, and supervise audit/tax processes while supporting business development and client communications. CPA preferred; finance/accounting background required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics or related field.
• CPA preferred or equivalent accounting credential.
• 2+ years in public accounting or fund administration experience.
• Knowledge of VC/PE fund accounting and partnership accounting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain frequent client contact to stay informed on fund activities.
• Manage client expectations and engagement efficiency.
• Supervise audit and tax preparation processes.
• Review client communications to investors on an ongoing basis.
• Assist with sourcing new clients, proposals, and business development.

Skills

Client relationship management

Team supervision

Engagement management

Business development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

CPA preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Job description

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 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

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 Range: $120,000 - $150,000 annually

• Actual compensation within that range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience and qualifications