VC/PE Fund Engagement Lead

Standish Management, LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage (medical, dental, vizs

Disability & family leave

401K

Flexible vacation

Sick time accrual

Holiday closures

Flexible work environment

Job summary

Standish Management, LLC is seeking an Engagement Manager to lead and oversee client engagements in fund accounting. You will supervise the Fund Controller and Associate, ensuring accurate financial statements and capital account maintenance, while coordinating with the Engagement Director.

You will maintain frequent client contact, manage expectations, and drive engagement efficiency. A CPA and public accounting background are valued, with opportunities for growth in a dynamic private equity

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Public accounting experience

VC/PE fund experience

Fund accounting supervision

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

CPA preferred

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Standish Management, LLC is seeking an Engagement Manager to lead and oversee client engagements in fund accounting. You will supervise the Fund Controller and Associate, ensuring accurate financial statements and capital account maintenance, while coordinating with the Engagement Director.

You will maintain frequent client contact, manage expectations, and drive engagement efficiency. A CPA and public accounting background are valued, with opportunities for growth in a dynamic private equity