Fund Accounting Engagement Manager (SBIC)

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Standishmanagement The Fund Accounting Engagement Manager will manage multiple client relationships and oversee the SBA compliance reporting process. This role includes reviewing capital call and distribution calculations, coaching team members, and partnering with clients and auditors for year-end audits.

Responsibilities

The manager will manage multiple client relationships, ensuring superior client service with their client service team members.
Essential Functions:
Manage and oversee the SBA compliance reporting process, including SBA Form 468 preparation
Review capital call & distribution calculations and letters
Review waterfalls and partner capital account statements
Coordinate with internal teams on client deliverables as needed
Coach, mentor, and develop Senior Associates and Associates through performance feedback, technical training, and career development planning
Daily client and team member interaction
Assist with special projects as needed
Perform internal administrative tasks, including document management and time tracking
Review processes and make recommendations on how they can become more efficient
Lead client discussions, provide technical guidance, and proactively identify opportunities to improve service delivery

Qualification

Leadership experience in private equityAdvanced Microsoft Excel skillsExperience delegatingCPA

Required

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field
5+ years of public accounting experience or equivalent
Leadership experience in private equity, venture capital, private credit, or fund administration
Strong understanding of partnership accounting, capital activity, waterfalls, allocations, and carried interest calculations
Experience preparing or reviewing fund financial statements under US GAAP
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including complex formulas, financial modeling techniques, and data analysis tools
Ability to leverage technology and automation tools to improve operational efficiency
Able to multitask and perform tasks under strict deadlines
Experience delegating, training and supervising staff
Experience managing client relationships
Professional verbal and written communication skills
Attention to detail and strong organizational skills

Preferred

CPA
Knowledge of SBIC accounting and SBA regulatory reporting
Experience with fund accounting platforms such as Investran, Allvue, Geneva, or similar systems