Senior Associate
Standish Management, LLC, Chicago, IL, United States
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.
Job Description
Reporting to one of the managers, this position will assist in the day-to-day operations of the accounting department and prepare fund-level financial statements.
Essential Functions
Prepare financial statements for several domestic and offshore fund families, which includes updating portfolio investment schedules, partner equity allocations and analyzing complex investment transactions
Help with the internal semi-annual portfolio review process, analyzing and tracking partnership and portfolio company financial performance
Monitor compliance with complex partnership agreements
Assist with audits, tax return review, fundraising and annual meeting activities
Determine cash needs of partnerships and initiate capital calls
Electronically distribute financials, K1s, capital call and distribution notices to Limited Partners
Perform special projects as requested by the General Partners and Controllers
Interact with and respond to ad hoc limited partner requests
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance related field
1-2 years of experience in a full-time role
Strong academic performance (minimum 3.0 GPA)
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel
Familiarity with QuickBooks (not required, is a plus)
Knowledge of various investment accounting concepts
Attention to detail
Ability to multitask
Ability to work in a team and individually
Ability to effectively communicate to team members
Strong organizational skills and work ethic
Benefits Include
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage, along with life insurance, Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options
Comprehensive disability/maternity and paternity plans
401K eligibility after 3 months
Flexible Vacation Plan
Sick Time Accrual Plan
8-10 standard holidays along with year-end office closure
Compensation range: $70,000-85,000 annually. Actual compensation within that range will be dependent upon the individual’s skills, experience and qualifications.
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Job Description
Reporting to one of the managers, this position will assist in the day-to-day operations of the accounting department and prepare fund-level financial statements.
Essential Functions
Prepare financial statements for several domestic and offshore fund families, which includes updating portfolio investment schedules, partner equity allocations and analyzing complex investment transactions
Help with the internal semi-annual portfolio review process, analyzing and tracking partnership and portfolio company financial performance
Monitor compliance with complex partnership agreements
Assist with audits, tax return review, fundraising and annual meeting activities
Determine cash needs of partnerships and initiate capital calls
Electronically distribute financials, K1s, capital call and distribution notices to Limited Partners
Perform special projects as requested by the General Partners and Controllers
Interact with and respond to ad hoc limited partner requests
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance related field
1-2 years of experience in a full-time role
Strong academic performance (minimum 3.0 GPA)
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel
Familiarity with QuickBooks (not required, is a plus)
Knowledge of various investment accounting concepts
Attention to detail
Ability to multitask
Ability to work in a team and individually
Ability to effectively communicate to team members
Strong organizational skills and work ethic
Benefits Include
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage, along with life insurance, Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options
Comprehensive disability/maternity and paternity plans
401K eligibility after 3 months
Flexible Vacation Plan
Sick Time Accrual Plan
8-10 standard holidays along with year-end office closure
Compensation range: $70,000-85,000 annually. Actual compensation within that range will be dependent upon the individual’s skills, experience and qualifications.
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