Interim Fund Controller (Private Equity)
Posted 1 week ago by 1754027092
£500 Per day
Outside
Undetermined
London
Summary: The role of Interim Fund Controller involves overseeing the financial management of investment funds for a private equity ESG fund on a 3-month contract. The position requires collaboration with various teams and external stakeholders to ensure compliance and accurate reporting. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in fund finance, particularly within private equity, real estate, or infrastructure. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to sustainable investments while leveraging financial expertise.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee the day-to-day financial management of investment funds, ensuring accurate accounting, reporting, and compliance
- Liaise with third-party fund administrators and service providers to ensure timely NAV production and investor reporting
- Support the preparation of quarterly and ad-hoc financial reports for senior management and investors
- Assist in structuring, reviewing, and implementing fund governance, controls, and operational best practices
- Partner with the investment team to provide financial oversight during deal execution and fund-level transactions
Key Skills:
- ACA/ACCA/ACMA/CPA or equivalent accounting qualification
- Prior experience as a Fund Controller or senior fund finance professional in private equity, real estate, or infrastructure
- Strong knowledge of fund structures, investment vehicles, and limited partnership agreements
- Hands-on experience working with fund administrators and auditors
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to operate in a fast-paced environment
- Commercial mindset and problem-solving capability with a proactive, solutions-focused approach
Salary (Rate): £500 per day
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: Finance
Fund Controller - Private Equity (3 Month Contract)
About the Role
Our client is a purpose-driven private equity style ESG fund specialising in sustainable investments. They are seeking an experienced Interim Fund Controller to join their finance team on a 3 month contract.
You will be working closely with the investment, operations, and senior leadership teams, as well as external stakeholders, including auditors, fund administrators, and investors. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded fund finance professional with strong experience in private equity, real estate, or infrastructure closed ended funds.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the day-to-day financial management of investment funds, ensuring accurate accounting, reporting, and compliance
- Liaise with third-party fund administrators and service providers to ensure timely NAV production and investor reporting
- Support the preparation of quarterly and ad-hoc financial reports for senior management and investors
- Assist in structuring, reviewing, and implementing fund governance, controls, and operational best practices
- Partner with the investment team to provide financial oversight during deal execution and fund-level transactions
Selection Criteria
- ACA/ACCA/ACMA/CPA or equivalent accounting qualification
- Prior experience as a Fund Controller or senior fund finance professional in private equity, real estate, or infrastructure
- Strong knowledge of fund structures, investment vehicles, and limited partnership agreements
- Hands-on experience working with fund administrators and auditors
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to operate in a fast-paced environment
- Commercial mindset and problem-solving capability with a proactive, solutions-focused approach
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