At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead fund reporting, manage investor relations, and oversee financial compliance.
- Company: Global leader in real estate investment management with a high-performing team.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, 4 days in the office, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Opportunity to work with senior professionals and enhance your skills in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make an impact in the real estate investment sector.
- Qualifications: 5+ years' experience in finance with ACA/ACCA qualification.
The predicted salary is between 74250 - 90750 £ per year.
A leading global real estate investment manager is looking to appoint a Fund Controller to join a high-performing team supporting a flagship open-ended global real estate fund.
This is a broad and high-profile opportunity covering financial control, fund reporting, investment valuation, performance measurement, investor reporting, treasury, tax and operational oversight.
The successful candidate will work closely with senior finance, investment and portfolio management professionals, with significant exposure to institutional investors, consultants and external advisors.
The Role
- Leading the quarterly fund reporting cycle, including reviewing investment valuations, accounts, distributions and investor reporting.
- Reviewing investment valuations in line with fund policy and relevant INREV guidelines, with exposure to senior pricing and governance committees.
- Taking responsibility for fund performance calculations, performance fee models, hurdle rates and related calculations.
- Overseeing management fee rebates, expense ratios and other key fund-level calculations.
- Managing relationships with external fund administrators, auditors, tax advisors and other service providers.
- Supporting investor and consultant requests, DDQs, RFPs and preparation of investor materials.
- Overseeing tax and regulatory compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
- Supporting financial and operational due diligence and the execution of new investment transactions.
- Working closely with treasury on cash management and debt-related matters.
- Supervising and developing junior team members.
- Identifying opportunities to improve processes, reporting and data integrity, including the use of automation and AI-enabled technology.
- Supporting wider projects including fund restructurings and new vehicle formations.
The ideal candidate will have:
- ACA, ACCA or equivalent qualification with 5+ years' PQE.
- Experience within a Big Four/top-tier accountancy firm and/or real estate or private equity fund environment.
- Strong financial control, analytical and fund accounting skills.
- Excellent Excel skills and strong attention to detail.
- Experience with financial reporting, investment valuations and/or performance measurement.
- Confidence presenting to senior stakeholders, committees and boards.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to engage with investors, consultants and external advisors.
- The ability to manage multiple priorities and demanding reporting deadlines.
- A proactive approach to process improvement, automation and emerging technology.
- Knowledge of IFRS, US GAAP, INREV and fund accounting principles would be advantageous.
- Experience with Dynamo or similar fund accounting systems is desirable but not essential.
Fund Controller in City of London employer: Strand Hill
Join a dynamic and innovative real estate company in the heart of London's West End, where you will be part of a collaborative finance team that values your contributions and fosters professional growth. With a strong emphasis on employee development, this role offers the chance to take on broader responsibilities and engage with various stakeholders, all while enjoying a supportive work culture that prioritises work-life balance. Benefit from competitive remuneration and the opportunity to work in a thriving environment that encourages excellence and teamwork.
