£95,000 Per year
Fixed-Term
Hybrid
London Area, United Kingdom
Summary: The role of Fund Controller involves managing the full fund reporting process for a globally respected alternative investor on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This position requires collaboration with various stakeholders to ensure effective fund operations and reporting across multiple funds and strategies. The successful candidate will contribute to finance transformation initiatives while providing timely financial information to senior management. This is a hands-on role that demands a strong understanding of fund structures and operations within the alternatives sector.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage the full fund reporting process across multiple closed-ended funds and strategies
- Oversee third-party administrators on NAVs, investor reporting, and capital account statements
- Review and support capital calls, distributions, management fee calculations, and waterfall models
- Liaise with auditors and tax advisors through the year-end and compliance processes
- Assist with day-to-day fund operations, including cash flow monitoring and transaction support
- Contribute to finance transformation initiatives, including systems, controls, and process efficiency
- Provide timely and accurate financial information to internal stakeholders and senior management
Key Skills:
- Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) with experience in fund control and/or fund operations
- Background in alternatives — infrastructure, private equity, real estate, or broader real assets
- Strong understanding of fund structures, investor reporting, and capital activity
- Experience liaising with administrators, auditors, and tax advisors
- Hands-on and detail-oriented with a problem-solving mindset
- Able to hit the ground running in a lean, high-performing team
- Prior FTC or interim experience helpful, but not essential
Salary (Rate): £95,000.00 yearly
City: London Area
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: fixed-term
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
We’re supporting a globally respected alternative investor in hiring a Fund Controller on a 12-month fixed-term contract . The business manages a diversified platform spanning real estate, private equity, and infrastructure, and this is a rare opportunity to work across multiple funds, strategies, and jurisdictions. This is a broad and hands-on role, covering both fund control and fund operations . You'll work closely with administrators, auditors, and internal teams to ensure smooth delivery across reporting cycles, capital activity, and process improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage the full fund reporting process across multiple closed-ended funds and strategies
- Oversee third-party administrators on NAVs, investor reporting, and capital account statements
- Review and support capital calls, distributions, management fee calculations, and waterfall models
- Liaise with auditors and tax advisors through the year-end and compliance processes
- Assist with day-to-day fund operations, including cash flow monitoring and transaction support
- Contribute to finance transformation initiatives, including systems, controls, and process efficiency
- Provide timely and accurate financial information to internal stakeholders and senior management
What We’re Looking For:
- Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) with experience in fund control and/or fund operations
- Background in alternatives — infrastructure, private equity, real estate, or broader real assets
- Strong understanding of fund structures, investor reporting, and capital activity
- Experience liaising with administrators, auditors, and tax advisors
- Hands-on and detail-oriented with a problem-solving mindset
- Able to hit the ground running in a lean, high-performing team
- Prior FTC or interim experience helpful, but not essential
Why Join?
- Work for a leading alternatives platform with a strong track record and global presence
- Gain cross-asset class exposure in a role that spans both fund control and operations
- Hybrid working, collaborative team culture, and high visibility with senior leadership
- Competitive compensation and the chance to add meaningful value during a busy period
- Available immediately or on short notice? We’d love to hear from you.