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Standish Management, LLC

2mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior & Mid Level
  • Accounting & Tax
  • Chicago

AI generated summary

  • You need a Bachelor's degree, 2+ years of public accounting experience, CPA a plus, and expertise in Private Equity/VC partnership accounting. Proficient in Microsoft Office and QuickBooks.
  • You will oversee audits, prepare tax documents, manage cash flow, track financings, report to investors, and maintain investor information for a Chicago-based fund.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree required (Finance/Accounting/Economics concentration preferred)
  • 2+ years of public accounting experience or equivalent
  • CPA is a plus
  • Previous Private Equity/VC experience and knowledge of Partnership Accounting,
  • preferred
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word & Outlook
  • Familiarity with QuickBooks preferred

Responsibilities

  • Supervision of the audit and tax preparation process
  • Assisting with the preparation of information and data for Capital Calls, Distributions and Allocations to investors
  • Detailed management and tracking of portfolio company financings
  • Cash flow management and forecasting
  • Assisting with the Quarterly Reporting to the Limited Partners
  • Maintenance of investor information in third party software systems
  • Some local travel to Client sites as needed

FAQs

What are the main responsibilities of a Fund Controller at Standish?

The Fund Controller at Standish is responsible for fund accounting, capital account maintenance, and financial statement preparation for clients.

Who does the Fund Controller work closely with at Standish?

The Fund Controller works closely with other team members and the Engagement Manager to lead the financial reporting and administration operations for clients.

What qualifications are required to be a Fund Controller at Standish?

Qualified candidates for the position of Fund Controller at Standish should have a strong background in finance, accounting, or a related field, as well as experience in fund accounting and financial reporting.

What skills are important for a Fund Controller at Standish to possess?

Important skills for a Fund Controller at Standish include attention to detail, strong analytical skills, excellent communication, and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

How does the Fund Controller contribute to the overall success of Standish?

The Fund Controller plays a crucial role in ensuring the accurate financial reporting and administration operations for our clients, which helps to drive the overall success of Standish.

Standish Management, LLC

Standish is a provider of specialized fund administration services for Private Equity Funds

Venture Capital & Private Equity
Industry
501-1000
Employees
2007
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

We are a provider of specialized fund administration services for Managers and General Partners of private equity funds, specifically: Buy‐out, Venture Capital, Real Estate and Fund‐of‐ Funds. For new General Partners, we provide consulting services to help accelerate the launch of their funds in addition to our full fund administration services. For established General Partners, we provide administration services and technology to whole fund families or select funds, to help scale their fund operations rapidly and efficiently. From our start in 2007, we have grown steadily and currently administer more than 1,000 funds with clients who have in excess of $100 billion in committed capital under administration.