Fund Accounting - Engagement Manager (Private Credit)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

401K

Flexible work environment

Job summary

Standish Management in Los Angeles seeks an Engagement Manager to lead client engagements and, with the Engagement Director, supervise the Fund Controller and Associate in fund accounting, capital account maintenance and financial statement prep. You will maintain frequent client contact, manage expectations, oversee engagement efficiency, and supervise audit and tax preparation while reviewing communications to clients and investors.

Business development via proposals is encouraged.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in finance/accounting/economics (preferred)
• 2+ years public accounting experience or equivalent
• 2+ years 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

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

Skills

Client management

Engagement leadership

Fund accounting knowledge

Financial statement prep

Staff supervision

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

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