Fund Accounting Senior Manager
Standish Management
$140,000 / year
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Description
Job Description:
The Senior Manager at Standish is responsible for managing and leading their client engagements. The Senior Manager is responsible for supervising the Manager, Fund Controller, Associate and Investor Relations Associate in matters of fund accounting, capital account maintenance and financial statement preparation. The Senior Manager is the main point of contact with the client and service providers for clients.
Essential Functions:
- Prepare/review quarterly and annual financial statements and limited partner reports for clients, including but not limited to the review of all journal entries, capital account allocations, supporting schedules, calculations of management fees and carried interest.
- Analyze and review data for Capital Calls, Distributions and Allocations to investors.
- Supervise the audit and tax preparation process working in conjunction with clients, engagement teams, valuation firms and outside public accounting firms.
- Main point of contact with client to keep abreast of ongoing client activities. This includes assisting clients in planning for capital calls, distributions, filing form ADVs and audits. Help clients manage relationships with auditors, tax managers and legal counsel.
- Supervise client engagement teams to make sure client deliverables are met in a timely manner keeping in mind engagement efficiency and profitability.
- Recruit, train and mentor junior staff members
- Assist Directors in sourcing new clients, issuing proposals and overall business development
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree (Finance/Accounting/Economics concentration preferred)
- Minimum 2-3 years of public accounting experience or equivalent
- Minimum 2-3 years of VC/PE fund experience or experience with a fund administrator
- CPA/ACA required
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word & Outlook
- Familiarity with QuickBooks, eFront or AltaReturn
Skills/Abilities:
- Attention to Detail
- Strong written and verbal communication
- Ability to manage multiple clients and teams
- Ability to work in a team and individually
- Strong organizational skills and work ethic
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 Annually (varies by city):
- Denver: $140,000+
- Bay Area: $145,000+
*Actual compensation will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience and qualifications.
Benefits
- health insurance
- vision insurance
- 401(k)
- parental leave
- life insurance
About this role
Standish Management is seeking a Senior Manager for Fund Accounting to lead client engagements in private equity, venture capital, real estate, and fund-of-funds administration. You would serve as the primary point of contact for clients, overseeing the preparation and review of quarterly and annual financial statements, capital account maintenance, and limited partner reports. The role involves supervising a team of accounting professionals, managing the audit and tax preparation process with external firms, and ensuring timely delivery of client deliverables while maintaining engagement profitability.
This position requires a CPA or ACA with at least two to three years of public accounting experience and equivalent experience in VC/PE fund administration or with a fund administrator. You'll need strong Excel proficiency and familiarity with accounting platforms like QuickBooks, eFront, or AltaReturn. The role demands meticulous attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple client relationships and teams simultaneously.
The position is based in Denver and requires in-office work. Standish offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k), flexible vacation, disability and parental leave plans, and a flexible work environment. The salary is $140,000 annually, with variations by location.
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