Fund Controller
Fund Controller
Key Responsibilities
Fund Finance & Oversight
- Take responsibility for the day-to-day financial management of multiple investment structures.
- Monitor fund performance, liquidity and cash positions.
- Maintain accurate accounting records and oversee transaction processing.
- Support financial planning, forecasting and operational decision-making.
Investor Transactions
- Coordinate investor funding processes and commitment tracking.
- Manage capital deployment into portfolio investments.
- Calculate and execute investor distributions.
- Maintain accurate records relating to investor activity and fund ownership.
Portfolio Monitoring & Reporting
- Partner with investment teams to support periodic valuation processes.
- Produce regular financial and performance reporting for investors and internal stakeholders.
- Prepare fund accounts and performance metrics.
- Deliver analysis to support decision-making across the business.
Governance & External Relationships
- Coordinate year-end reporting and audit processes.
- Liaise with external service providers, advisors and auditors.
- Ensure compliance with fund documentation and reporting obligations.
- Act as a key contact for fund-related queries from stakeholders.
Process Development
- Contribute to improvements in reporting, controls and operational processes.
- Support the continued scaling of the finance and fund operations infrastructure.
- Help drive efficiencies through automation and process enhancement initiatives.
Ideal Background
We are interested in speaking with professionals who have:
- 2+ years of experience within Fund Accounting, Fund Finance, Financial Reporting or Financial Services Audit.
- Experience gained within a Big Four or other leading accounting firm, ideally with exposure to private equity, venture capital or alternative investment funds
- Strong accounting fundamentals and financial reporting knowledge.
- Experience working with multiple stakeholders and managing competing priorities.
- An interest in investment management and private markets.
- A proactive and hands-on approach to problem solving.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships across the business.
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