Fund Accounting Engagement Manager (SBIC)
Standish Management
$100,000 / year
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Description
Job Description:
Essential Functions:
- Manage and oversee the SBA compliance reporting process, including SBA Form 468 preparation
- Review capital call & distribution calculations and letters
- Review waterfalls and partner capital account statements
- Coordinate with internal teams on client deliverables as needed
- Coach, mentor, and develop Senior Associates and Associates through performance feedback, technical training, and career development planning
- Daily client and team member interaction
- Assist with special projects as needed
- Perform internal administrative tasks, including document management and time tracking
- Review processes and make recommendations on how they can become more efficient
- Lead client discussions, provide technical guidance, and proactively identify opportunities to improve service delivery
- Partner with clients and auditors to ensure timely and accurate execution of year end audits
- Act as a trusted advisor by providing insights, recommendations, and solutions to complex fund accounting and operational matters
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field
- 5+ years of public accounting experience or equivalent
- Leadership experience in private equity, venture capital, private credit, or fund administration
- Strong understanding of partnership accounting, capital activity, waterfalls, allocations, and carried interest calculations
- Experience preparing or reviewing fund financial statements under US GAAP
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including complex formulas, financial modeling techniques, and data analysis tools
- Ability to leverage technology and automation tools to improve operational efficiency
- Able to multitask and perform tasks under strict deadlines
- Experience delegating, training and supervising staff
- Experience managing client relationships
- Professional verbal and written communication skills
- Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
Stand Out Qualifications:
- CPA
- Knowledge of SBIC accounting and SBA regulatory reporting
- Experience with fund accounting platforms such as Investran, Allvue, Geneva, or similar systems
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: $100,000+ annually
*Actual compensation within that range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience and qualifications.
Benefits
- health insurance
- vision insurance
- 401(k)
- stock options
- parental leave
- life insurance
About this role
Standish Management is seeking an Engagement Manager to lead fund accounting client relationships and oversee a team supporting private equity, venture capital, real estate, and fund-of-funds clients. You'd manage multiple accounts end-to-end, handling SBA compliance reporting, capital calls and distributions, waterfall reviews, and partner statements while coaching Senior Associates and Associates through technical training and performance feedback. The role requires daily interaction with both clients and internal teams, proactive problem-solving on complex fund accounting matters, and the ability to identify operational improvements and drive efficiency.
This position suits someone with at least five years of public accounting or equivalent fund administration experience who understands partnership accounting, carried interest calculations, and fund financial statements under US GAAP. You'll need strong Excel capabilities for financial modeling and data analysis, proven leadership and delegation skills, and the ability to manage competing priorities under tight deadlines. A CPA and familiarity with SBIC accounting or fund accounting platforms like Investran or Allvue would set you apart, though not required.
The role is full-time and based in Chicago with an in-office work arrangement. Compensation is $100,000 annually, with comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k), flexible vacation, disability and parental leave plans, and standard holidays including a year-end office closure.
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