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Fund Accounting Engagement Manager

@ Standish Management

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Halifax, Nova Scotia

$120k–$140k/yr2+ years experience
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Overview

Standish Management is hiring a Fund Accounting Engagement Manager to lead client engagements and supervise the Fund Controller and Associate on fund accounting, capital account maintenance and financial statements. The role covers client contact, audit and tax oversight, and business development. Pay is $120,000 to $140,000 annually, depending on skills and experience.

Pay:

$120,000–$140,000 a year

Responsibilities:

  • Manage client engagements and expectations
  • Supervise Fund Controller and Associate
  • Oversee audit and tax preparation
  • Review client and investor communications
  • Assist with sourcing new clients and proposals

Requirements summary:

  • Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting or economics preferred
  • 2+ years public accounting or equivalent
  • 2+ years VC/PE fund or fund administrator experience
  • Partnership accounting knowledge preferred
  • CPA preferred
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Tools & skills

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft WordMicrosoft Outlook

Benefits mentioned

Health insuranceDentalVisionLife insuranceRetirement planPaid time offParental leave
Source and dates

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Employer posting date
2026-09-09
First seen by our source
2026-10-23
Source record updated
2026-11-06

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Job details

SeniorityManager
DepartmentFinance & accounting
Experience2+ years
Management experience1+ years
Manages peopleYes
Work settingOffice
PositionMostly sitting
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high
LanguagesEnglish
EducationBachelor’s degree (required)
Fields of studyFinance, Accounting, Economics
Perks mentionedGenerous paid time off, Flexible hours, Generous parental leave, Retirement plan

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Standish is the leading independent provider of fund administration and related services to the private capital industry. With more than 1,200 professionals across 19 offices in North America, Europe, Africa, and Asia, Standish provides comprehensive solutions for Fund Sponsors, including: fund administration, management company, tax, compliance, as well as corporate and depositary services for its clients in Europe. The firm supports more than 500 clients with over $850 billion in assets under administration and serves all major alternative asset classes.

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Reported office locations
  • Standish, San Francisco, CA 94111, US
  • Standish Management, LLC, Boston, MA 02116, US
  • Standish, Dallas, TX 75201, US
  • Standish, New York, NY 10022, US
  • Standish, Seattle, WA 98104, US
  • Standish, Chicago, IL 60606, US
  • Standish, Denver, CO 80202, US
  • Standish, Los Angeles, CA 91367, US
  • Standish, Walnut Creek, CA 94596, US
  • Standish, Portland, OR 97210, US
  • Standish, Miami, Florida 33131, US
  • Standish, Raleigh, North Carolina 27601, US
  • Standish, Salt Lake City, UT 84043, US
  • Standish, Luxembourg, LU
  • Standish, Cayman Islands, Grand Cayman KY1-1206, KY
  • Standish, Cape Town, South Africa 8005, ZA
  • Standish, Bangalore, India 560067, IN
  • 1701 Hollis St, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 3M8, CA
  • Standish, London, United Kingdom EC3M 7DQ, GB, GB
Other recorded names
  • Standish Management
  • Standish Management, LLC
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Reported total investment
0

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Standish is the leading independent provider of fund administration and related services to the private capital industry. With more than 1,200 professionals across 19 offices in North America, Europe, Africa, and Asia, Standish provides comprehensive solutions for Fund Sponsors, including: fund administration, management company, tax, compliance, as well as corporate and depositary services for its clients in…

FieldValue
IndustryVenture Capital and Private Equity Principals
Company size1,001-5,000 employees
HeadquartersSan Francisco, CA
Organization typePrivately Held
Year founded2007
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Job description

Job Description

The 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 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
  • Assist with sourcing new clients, issuing proposals and overall business development

Minimum Requirements:

  • Bachelor's Degree (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

Benefits (US):

  • 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 Range: $120,000 - $140,000 annually

*Actual compensation within that range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience and qualifications.

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