Fund Accounting - Engagement Manager

Overview

This role involves managing and leading client engagements for a provider of specialized fund administration services serving managers and general partners of private equity funds, including buy-out, venture capital, real estate, and fund-of-funds. For new general partners, the team also provides consulting services to support faster fund launch, alongside ongoing fund administration.

The Engagement Manager works with the Engagement Director and supervises the Fund Controller and Associate regarding fund accounting, capital account maintenance, and financial statement preparation.

Responsibilities

• Maintain frequent client contact to stay current on ongoing fund activities
• Manage client expectations
• Lead engagement planning with attention to client needs, staff utilization, and overall engagement efficiency
• Supervise the audit and tax preparation process
• Review communications sent to clients and their investors on an ongoing basis
• Assist with sourcing new clients, issuing proposals, and supporting business development
• Mentor and train junior staff members

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree required (Finance/Accounting/Economics concentration preferred)
• 2+ years of public accounting experience or equivalent
• 2+ years of VC/PE fund experience or fund administrator, OR a minimum of 1 year as a manager at a public accounting firm
• Previous Private Equity/VC experience and knowledge of Partnership Accounting, preferred
• CPA preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word & Outlook
• Familiarity with QuickBooks, preferred

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation (annual; varies by city)

• San Francisco: $125,000 - $145,000
• Seattle: $105,000+
• Walnut Creek: $125,000 - $145,000
• Actual compensation will be dependent upon the individual’s skills, experience, and qualifications.

Benefits include

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage, along with life insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
• Comprehensive disability/maternity and paternity plans
• 401K
• Flexible Vacation Plan
• Sick Time Accrual Plan
• Standard holidays along with year-end office closure
• Flexible work environment

Location

Compensation varies by city (San Francisco, Seattle, Walnut Creek).