Fund Accounting - Engagement Manager (Private Credit)

Standish Management, LLC; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

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 supervise fund accounting teams. You will work closely with the Engagement Director on capital account maintenance and financial statement preparation for VC/PE funds.

Responsibilities include maintaining client contact, managing expectations, overseeing audits and tax work, reviewing communications, and contributing to new business development and proposals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting or Economics is required.
• 2+ years public accounting experience or equivalent.
• 2+ years VC/PE fund experience or fund administrator, or 1 year as manager at a public accounting firm.
• Private Equity/VC experience and knowledge of Partnership Accounting preferred.
• CPA preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Public accounting experience

VC/PE fund experience

Partnership accounting knowledge

CPA preferred

Excel

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

Tools

Excel

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