Fund Accounting Senior Manager

Standish Management, LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 126,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

Life insurance

401K

Flexible Vacation Plan

Sick Time Accrual Plan

Holidays & Year-end office closure

Flexible work environment

Job summary

Standish Management, LLC is seeking a Senior Manager to lead client engagements in fund accounting and financial reporting. The role oversees staff including Managers, Fund Controllers, and Investor Relations staff, acting as the primary client liaison with service providers.

The Senior Manager will supervise preparation of financial statements, capital activity, and LP reports, while guiding teams to deliver timely, accurate work and drive profitability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics; CPA/ACA preferred.
• Minimum 2-3 years public accounting or equivalent.
• Minimum 2-3 years VC/PE fund experience or fund administrator.
• CPA/ACA required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word & Outlook.
• Familiarity with QuickBooks, eFront or AltaReturn.

Responsibilities

• Prepare/review quarterly and annual financial statements and LP reports.
• Analyze Capital Calls, Distributions and Allocations to investors.
• Supervise audit and tax preparation with clients and firms.
• Main client contact to plan capital calls, distributions, and audits.
• Supervise engagement teams to meet deliverables on time.
• Recruit, train and mentor junior staff.
• Assist Directors in sourcing new clients and proposals.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication

Team Leadership

Client Management

Independent Work

Education

Bachelor's Degree (Finance/Accounting/Economics concentration preferred)

CPA/ACA required

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

QuickBooks

eFront

AltaReturn

Job description

Job Description

The Senior Manager at Standish is responsible for managing and leading their client engagements. The Senior Manager is responsible for supervising the Manager, Fund Controller, Associate and Investor Relations Associate in matters of fund accounting, capital account maintenance and financial statement preparation. The Senior Manager is the main point of contact with the client and service providers for clients.

Essential Functions

• Prepare/review quarterly and annual financial statements and limited partner reports for clients, including but not limited to the review of all journal entries, capital account allocations, supporting schedules, calculations of management fees and carried interest.
• Analyze and review data for Capital Calls, Distributions and Allocations to investors.
• Supervise the audit and tax preparation process working in conjunction with clients, engagement teams, valuation firms and outside public accounting firms.
• Main point of contact with client to keep abreast of ongoing client activities. This includes assisting clients in planning for capital calls, distributions, filing form ADVs and audits. Help clients manage relationships with auditors, tax managers and legal counsel.
• Supervise client engagement teams to make sure client deliverables are met in a timely manner keeping in mind engagement efficiency and profitability.
• Recruit, train and mentor junior staff members
• Assist Directors in sourcing new clients, issuing proposals and overall business development

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree (Finance/Accounting/Economics concentration preferred)
• Minimum 2-3 years of public accounting experience or equivalent
• Minimum 2-3 years of VC/PE fund experience or experience with a fund administrator
• CPA/ACA required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word & Outlook
• Familiarity with QuickBooks, eFront or AltaReturn

Skills/Abilities

• Attention to Detail
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Ability to manage multiple clients and teams
• Ability to work in a team and individually
• Strong organizational skills and work ethic

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

$140,000+ annually

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