Hiring: Engagement Manager Company: Standish Management, LLC Location: Chicago, IL Job Posted Time: 2026-09-12 14:25:06 Target Skills & Keywords : Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office About the job Experience: •2+ years of public accounting experience or equivalent •2+ years of VC/PE fund experience or fund administrator – OR – minimum 1 year as manager at a public accounting firm •Minimum 1 year as manager at a public accounting firm Required Skills: •Responsible for managing and leading all client engagements. In conjunction with the Engagement Director, the Engagement Manager is responsible for supervising the Fund Controller and Associate in matters of fund accounting, capital account maintenance and financial statement preparation. •Maintain frequent client contact to keep abreast of ongoing fund activities •Manage client expectations •Manage engagement keeping in mind client needs, staff utilization and overall engagement efficiency •Supervise the audit and tax preparation process •Review all communications to the client and its investors on an ongoing basis •Assist with sourcing new clients, issuing proposals and overall business development •Mentor and train junior staff members Qualifications: •Bachelor's Degree required (Finance/Accounting/Economics concentration preferred) •Previous Private Equity/VC experience and knowledge of Partnership Accounting, preferred •Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word & Outlook •Comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage, along with life insurance, Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options •Comprehensive disability/maternity and paternity plans •Standard holidays along with year-end office closure •We provide a flexible work environment for all employees. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!