Fund Accounting - Senior Manager

Standish Management, LLC; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 84,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

401K

Flexible vacation

Sick time

Holidays

Flexible work environment

Job summary

Standish Management, LLC in Denver seeks a Senior Manager to lead client engagements in fund accounting, capital accounts and financial statement prep. You will supervise teams, coordinate audits, and manage relationships with auditors and tax managers while driving efficiency and profitability.

The role requires a CPA/ACA, 2–3 years VC/PE fund experience, and strong MS Office skills. A dynamic, collaborative environment and growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics preferred.
• CPA/ACA certification required.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Familiarity with QuickBooks, eFront or AltaReturn.

Responsibilities

• Prepare/review quarterly and annual financial statements and LP reports, including journal entries, capital accounts, schedules and fees.
• Analyze Capital Calls, Distributions and Allocations to investors.
• Supervise audit and tax preparation with clients and external firms.
• Main point of contact with client, planning capital calls, audits and adjacencies.
• Supervise engagement teams to ensure timely, profitable deliverables.
• Recruit, train and mentor junior staff.
• Assist Directors in sourcing new clients and proposals.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Strong written and verbalcommunication

Ability to manage multiple clients and

Teamwork and independent work

Strong organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

CPA/ACA

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word & Outlook)

QuickBooks / eFront / AltaReturn

Job description

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 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 required (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 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 Ranges Annually (varies By City)

• Denver: $140,000+
• Bay Area: $145,000+
• Actual compensation will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience and qualifications.

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