Job Title: Fund Controller - VP
Job Type: Contract (6-months)
Location: London
Day Rate: £600 - £650
Opportunity Overview: A fantastic opportunity has opened to join my client, as a Fund Controller - VP. My client is a global leader in financial services, offering solutions to the world's most important corporations, governments, and institutions in more than 100 countries.
Role Objective: The Global Alternatives Group ("Global Alts"), a division of my client, comprised of Real Estate, Infrastructure, Global Transportation Group ("GTG"), Private Equity, Private Credit, Liquid Alternatives and Hedge Fund Strategies, has approximately [$168] billion of assets under management. With over 700 professionals worldwide and over 40 years of experience, Global Alts is a trusted advisor to the world's most respected corporations, governments, institutions, and high net worth investors.
The Global Transportation Group seeks a Controller with at least 7 years of post- qualification experience, with relevant experience in Real Asset (Real Estate, Infrastructure, Transportation) investment funds. We prefer candidates with a transportation accounting background to assist with the financial management and reporting of a large open-ended Fund, which includes client and internal reporting requirements. We also seek candidates with experience working with a team of finance professionals and someone that can work independently with a 'can do' attitude. Excellent communication (written and verbal), analytical, financial, time/project management and organizational skills are required.
The Controller will work closely with an experienced group of professionals while being involved in all aspects of financial reporting, analysis, accounting, internal controls, and oversight related to transportation investments owned both directly and through portfolio companies.
Key Responsibilities:
- Preparation, review and oversight of the quarterly and annual financial reporting process for all investment products; continually improve the level and content of reporting and communication;
- Actively manage fund structures operationally, including active cash management, vendor management and investor reporting;
- Ensuring compliance with Luxembourg regulatory requirements, US GAAP, IFRS and fund documentation;
- Understanding of investment structures, debt documents and partnership agreements;
- Ensure that local operator/partner accounting systems and records are properly controlled and periodically audited;
- Monitoring of Portfolio liquidity for operational and risk analysis;
- Preparation and strategic management analysis of asset, fund and business level budgeting and forecasting;
- Participate in ad-hoc projects and initiatives as required, contributing financial expertise and insights to support strategic decision-making and business growth;
- Calculation, review and maintenance of Fund performance data, including return and attribution analysis; and
- Develop and maintain relationships with all internal and external clients and stakeholders.
Requirements:
- Experience in open and closed-ended commingled funds, limited partnerships, and operating company investments.
- Knowledge of financial modelling and real asset valuation methodologies
- Up-to-date industry knowledge on accounting and taxation changes in the Transportation industry.
- Understanding of IFRS, US GAAP, Lux GAAP and Fair Market Value accounting;
- Familiarity with Luxembourg regulatory requirements for investment funds, including AIFMD, CSSF regulations, and Lux GAAP preferred;
- Understanding of currency implications and accounting treatment;
- Chartered Accountant, ACCA, CPA or equivalent required;
- Familiarity with various EU country issues impacting investments and fund level accounting;
- Current knowledge on industry accounting and tax structuring/trends/issues;
- Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities;
- Ability to act decisively, form opinions, solve problems and make recommendations;
- Strong project management skills; ability to manage and organize resources, conduct effective presentations, facilitate meetings, and gain consensus around issues;
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage and influence senior stakeholders;
- Ability to cultivate strong relationships internally and externally;
- Experience in managing third party service provider and auditors;
- Proficiency in financial reporting software and Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel;
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