Engagement Manager

Engagement Manager 

Position Overview:

Standish is looking for an Engagement Manager for its London, UK office. An Engagement Manager at Standish is responsible for managing and leading all client engagements. In conjunction with the Engagement Director, the Engagement Manager is responsible for supervising the Fund Controller and Associate in matters of fund accounting, capital account maintenance and financial statement preparation.

Essential Functions: 

• Maintain frequent client contact to keep abreast of ongoing fund activities
• Manage and align client and internal team expectations
• Manage engagement keeping in mind client needs, staff utilization and overall engagement efficiency
• Supervise preparation and distribution of information around all capital activity
• Supervise the quarterly close process and oversee the audit and tax preparation process
• Review all communications with the client and its investors
• Assist with sourcing new clients, issuing proposals and overall business development
• Mentor and train junior staff members

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree required (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 fund administrator – OR – minimum 1 year as manager at a public accounting firm
• Thorough knowledge of private equity partnership accounting, including complex carried interest calculations, hurdle rates, partner allocations, complicated waterfall, side pocket structures, master-feeder and management reporting
• CA/CPA preferred

Skills/Abilities: 

• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple clients and teams
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Ability to work in a team and individually
• Strong organizational skills and work ethic

About Standish

Standish Management is a 100% employee-owned provider of specialized fund administration services for Managers and General Partners of Private Equity funds. Standish offers a highly competitive compensation and exceptional benefits including health insurance, pension plans, life insurance, and continuing education.

Annual compensation for this role is: Competitive

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Closing date: 20th May 2019