Senior Fund Accounting Manager: VC/PE Client Lead

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

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.