Fund Accounting Senior Manager
Standish Management, LLC · Chicago, IL · 6 days ago
Accounting$140k/yrFull-time
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 membersAssist 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 equivalentMinimum 2-3 years of VC/PE fund experience or experience with a fund administratorCPA/ACA requiredProficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word & OutlookFamiliarity with QuickBooks, eFront or AltaReturn Skills/Abilities Attention to DetailStrong written and verbal communicationAbility to manage multiple clients and teamsAbility to work in a team and individuallyStrong organizational skills and work ethic Benefits Comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage, along with life insurance, Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account optionsComprehensive disability/maternity and paternity plans401KFlexible Vacation PlanSick Time Accrual PlanStandard holidays along with year-end office closureA flexible work environment for all employees Compensation: $140,000+ annually Actual compensation within that range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience and qualifications.