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 Ranges starting at (varies by city):

• San Francisco: $125,000 - $145,000
• Seattle: $105,000+
• Walnut Creek: $125,000 - $145,000

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

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