Fund Accounting Senior Manager
About The Position
The Senior Manager at Standish manages and leads client engagements and supervises Managers, Fund Controllers, Associates, and Investor Relations Associates in fund accounting, capital account maintenance, and financial statement preparation. The Senior Manager serves as the primary point of contact for clients and service providers. The role includes preparing and reviewing quarterly and annual financial statements and limited partner reports; analyzing capital calls, distributions, and investor allocations; and overseeing audit and tax preparation processes in coordination with clients, engagement teams, valuation firms, and outside public accounting firms. The Senior Manager keeps clients informed about ongoing activities and assists with capital-call and distribution planning, Form ADV filings, audits, and relationships with auditors, tax managers, and legal counsel. The Senior Manager oversees engagement teams to ensure timely client deliverables, engagement efficiency, and profitability; recruits, trains, and mentors junior staff; and assists Directors with client sourcing, proposals, and business development. Compensation is $140,000+ annually, with actual compensation depending on skills, experience, and qualifications.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree; a concentration in Finance, Accounting, or Economics is preferred.
- At least 2–3 years of public accounting experience or equivalent.
- At least 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, and Outlook.
- Attention to detail.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple clients and teams.
- Ability to work both in a team and individually.
- Strong organizational skills and work ethic.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with QuickBooks, eFront, or AltaReturn.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and review quarterly and annual financial statements and limited partner reports, including journal entries, capital account allocations, supporting schedules, management fee calculations, and carried interest calculations.
- Analyze and review data for capital calls, distributions, and investor allocations.
- Supervise audit and tax preparation processes in coordination with clients, engagement teams, valuation firms, and outside public accounting firms.
- Serve as the main client contact and keep abreast of client activities.
- Assist clients with capital-call and distribution planning, Form ADV filings, audits, and relationships with auditors, tax managers, and legal counsel.
- Supervise client engagement teams to ensure timely deliverables, engagement efficiency, and profitability.
- Recruit, train, and mentor junior staff members.
- Assist Directors with sourcing new clients, issuing proposals, and business development.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Life insurance.
- Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options.
- Disability plans.
- Maternity and paternity plans.
- 401(k).
- Flexible vacation plan.
- Sick time accrual plan.
- Standard holidays and year-end office closure.
- Flexible work environment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
