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, preparing fund-level financial statements and supporting various financial processes for domestic and offshore fund families.
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 flexible work environment for all employees. Employees can choose to be classified as “flex remote” or “flex office”
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.