Engagement Manager

About the role

The Engagement Manager at Standish is responsible for managing and leading all client engagements. They supervise the Fund Controller and Associate in matters of fund accounting, capital account maintenance and financial statement preparation.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Aid with sourcing new clients, issuing proposals and overall business development
• Mentor and train junior staff members

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

Compensation

Compensation range: $120,000 - $140,000 annually. Actual compensation within that range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience and qualifications.