Senior Associate (SBIC)

Standish Management; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

401K

Flexible vacation plan

Sick time accrual

Job summary

Standish Management is a trusted provider of specialized fund administration services for private equity funds, including Buyout, Venture Capital, Real Estate, and Fund-of-Funds. The role supports day-to-day accounting and prepares fund-level financial statements for domestic and offshore fund families.

Reporting to a manager, you will assist with audits, capital calls, and ad hoc requests while maintaining accuracy and strong communication within a team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance related field.
• 1-2 years of experience in a full-time role.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Familiarity with QuickBooks (not required, is a plus).
• Knowledge of various investment accounting concepts.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask.
• Ability to work in a team and individually.
• Strong organizational skills and work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements for domestic and offshore fund families.
• Update portfolio investment schedules and partner equity allocations; analyze investment transactions.
• Support semi-annual portfolio review process and track financial performance.
• Monitor compliance with partnership agreements.
• Assist with audits, tax return review, fundraising and meetings.
• Determine cash needs of partnerships and initiate capital calls.
• Distribute financials, K-1s, capital calls to Limited Partners.
• Perform special projects for General Partners and Controllers.
• Respond to ad hoc limited partner requests.

Skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Teamwork

Communication

Organization

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance related field

Tools

Excel

QuickBooks

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:

Reporting to one of the managers, this position will assist in the day-to-day operations of the accounting department and prepare fund-level financial statements.

Essential Functions:

• Prepare financial statements for several domestic and offshore fund families, which includes updating portfolio investment schedules, partner equity allocations and analyzing complex investment transactions
• Help with the internal semi-annual portfolio review process, analyzing and tracking partnership and portfolio company financial performance
• Monitor compliance with complex partnership agreements
• Assist with audits, tax return review, fundraising and annual meeting activities
• Determine cash needs of partnerships and initiate capital calls
• Electronically distribute financials, K1s, capital call and distribution notices to Limited Partners
• Perform special projects as requested by the General Partners and Controllers
• Interact with and respond to ad hoc limited partner requests

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance related field
• 1-2 years of experience in a full-time role
• Strong academic performance (minimum 3.0 GPA)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel
• Familiarity with QuickBooks (not required, is a plus)
• Knowledge of various investment accounting concepts
• Attention to detail
• Ability to multitask
• Ability to work in a team and individually
• Ability to effectively communicate to team members
• 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
• We provide a flexible work environment for all employees

*Compensation range: $70,000 - $85,000 annually. Actual compensation within that range will be dependent upon the individual’s skills, experience and qualifications.