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Fund Accounting Engagement Manager (SBIC)
Standish Management LLC · 🇺🇸 Chicago, Illinois, United States
Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 42 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 3 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What Standish Management LLC paid sponsored hires in similar roles2 certified filings for “Fund Controller” (Accountants and Auditors) in IL: $73k–$96k, median $85k. Most were filed at wage level I (100%) — 1 lottery entry, ≈15% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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Sponsor Radar — Standish Management LLC
The US Department of Labor certified 42 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 3 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
Job Description: The manager will manage multiple client relationships, ensuring superior client service with their client service team members. Essential Functions: • Manage and oversee the SBA compliance reporting process , including SBA Form 468 preparation • Review capital call & distribution calculations and letters • Review waterfalls and partner capital account statements • C oordinate with internal teams on client deliverables as needed • Coach, mentor, and develop Senior Associates and Associates through performance feedback, technical training, and career development planning • Daily client and team member interaction • Assis t with special projects as needed • Perform internal administrative tasks, including document management and time tracking • Review processes and make recommendations on how they can become more efficient • Lead client discussions , provide technical guidance, and proactively identify opportunities to improve service delivery • Partner with clients and auditors to ensure timely and accurate execution of year end audits • Act as a trusted advisor by providing insights, recommendations, and solutions to complex fund accounting and operational matters Minimum Requirements : • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field • 5+ years of public accounting experience or equivalent • Leader ship experience in private equity, venture capital, private credit, or fund administration • S trong understanding of partnership accounting, capital activity, waterfalls, allocations, and carried interest calculations • E xperience preparing or reviewing fund financial statements unde r US GAAP • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills , including complex formulas, financial modeling techniques, and data analysis tools • Ability to leverage technology and automation tools to improve operational efficiency • A ble to multitask and perform tasks under strict deadlines • E xperience delegating, training and supervising staff • E xperience managing client relationships • P rofessional verbal and written communication skills • A ttention to detail and strong organizational skills Stand Out Qualifications: • CPA • Knowledge of SBIC accounting and SBA regulatory reporting • E xperience with fund accounting platforms such as Investran, Allvue , Geneva, or similar systems 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 • Flexible Vacation Plan • Sick Time Accrual Plan • Standard holidays along with year-end office closure • A flexible work environment for all employees Compensation Range: $100,000+ annually *Actual compensation within that range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience and qualifications.