Engagement Manager

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

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

Mentor and train junior staff members

Minimum Requirements

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

Familiarity with QuickBooks preferred

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 eligibility after 3 months

Flexible Vacation Plan

Sick Time Accrual Plan

8-10 standard holidays along with year-end office closure

*Compensation range: $100,000+ annually. Actual compensation within that range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience and qualifications.