Fund Controller - Private Equity

This is a newly created position reflecting the continued growth and evolution of the business. The role will play a critical part in overseeing fund finance operations and will work closely with the investment (deal) team, senior management, and external service providers.

The Fund Controller will be responsible for ensuring robust financial control across the firm’s funds, supporting investment activity from deal execution through to exit, and helping to scale processes as the platform grows.

Key Responsibilities

Fund Financial Management

• Oversee the day-to-day financial operations of the firm’s private equity funds and related vehicles
• Manage fund accounting, including capital calls, distributions, NAV calculations, and carried interest
• Review and challenge work prepared by external fund administrators to ensure accuracy and timeliness
• Maintain strong control over cash management and treasury activities

Deal Team Support

• Work closely with the deal team throughout the investment lifecycle, including acquisitions, follow-on investments, and exits
• Support transaction execution from a finance perspective, including funding structures and financial modelling inputs
• Assist with investment structuring, waterfalls, and returns analysis

Reporting & Governance

• Prepare and review quarterly and annual fund financial statements
• Coordinate audits and liaise with external auditors, tax advisors, and legal counsel
• Ensure compliance with fund documentation, regulatory requirements, and investor reporting obligations
• Produce high-quality financial reporting for internal stakeholders and investors

Business Growth & Process Improvement

• Help design and implement scalable fund finance processes as the business grows
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, controls, and reporting quality
• Act as a trusted finance partner to senior management on strategic initiatives

Key Requirements

• Qualified accountant
• Strong experience in private equity, alternatives, or asset management fund finance
• Solid understanding of private equity fund structures, capital accounts, and carried interest
• Experience working with external fund administrators and service providers
• Ability to work closely with investment professionals in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail combined with a commercial, solutions-oriented mindset