Fund Accounting Engagement Manager

Job Description
The Engagement Manager at Standish is responsible for managing and leading all client engagements. In conjunction with the Engagement Director, the Engagement Manager is responsible for supervising the Fund Controller and Associate in matters of fund accounting, capital account maintenance and financial statement preparation.

Essential Functions

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

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor's Degree (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

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 Range
$120,000 - $140,000 annually

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