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Fund Accounting Senior Manager

Standish Management

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Chicago, IL · Posted November 6, 2026

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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 members

Assist 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 equivalent

Minimum 2-3 years of VC/PE fund experience or experience with a fund administrator

CPA/ACA required

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word & Outlook

Familiarity with QuickBooks, eFront or AltaReturn

Skills/Abilities:

Attention to Detail

Strong written and verbal communication

Ability to manage multiple clients and teams

Ability to work in a team and individually

Strong organizational skills and work ethic

Benefits:

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 : $140,000+ annually

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