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Senior Associate

Standish ManagementChicago, Illinois, United StatesOnsite

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

Life at Standish Management

We are a 100% employee-owned provider of specialized fund administration services for Managers and General Partners of private equity funds, generally: 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 over 450 funds with clients who have in excess of $35 billion in committed capital under administration. Standish is headquartered in San Francisco with additional offices in Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Palo Alto, Santa Monica, Seattle, Walnut Creek and Woodland Hills.
Thrive Here & What We Value- Specialized fund administration services for Managers and General Partners of private equity funds- Consulting services to help accelerate the launch of new General Partner's funds- Administration services and technology to whole fund families or select funds, aiding in scaling operations efficiently- Engagement Management for Treasury including wire setup management, cash flow monitoring, tax 1099 preparation, and journal entries- Requires applicants with relevant degrees and experience in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related fields- Offers flexible work arrangements such as telecommuting
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