Standish Management is a provider of specialized fund administration services for Managers and General Partners of private equity funds. The Senior Associate will assist in the day-to-day operations of the accounting department and prepare fund-level financial statements, ensuring compliance and supporting audits and tax return reviews.
Responsibilities
- 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
Skills
- 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
- Knowledge of various investment accounting concepts
- Attention to detail
- Ability to multitask
- Ability to work in a team and individually
- Familiarity with QuickBooks (not required, is a plus)
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 eligibility after 3 months
- Flexible Vacation Plan
- Sick Time Accrual Plan
- 8-10 standard holidays along with year-end office closure
- We provide a hybrid work environment for employees
Company Overview
- Standish provides fund administration services for general partners and managers of private equity funds, specializing in buyout, VC, real estate & fund of funds. It was founded in 2006, and is headquartered in San Francisco, California, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://standishmanagement.com/.
Company H1B Sponsorship
- Standish Management, LLC has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 2 in 2026, 48 in 2025, 25 in 2024, 13 in 2023, 18 in 2022, 7 in 2021, 5 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.