Fund Controller – Private Equity – 12 month FTC

Aria Partners Limited; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading name in Private Equity is seeking an experienced Fund Controller for a 12-month maternity cover contract. The ideal candidate will possess formal qualifications and approximately 8 to 10 years of experience in fund accounting, especially in private equity. Key responsibilities include overseeing fund operations, financial analysis, and ensuring effective communication with service providers. The position offers a salary range of £90,000 to £110,000, with hybrid working options available.

Qualifications

• 8 to 10 years of experience in fund accounting or fund controller role.
• Experience in private equity, private debt, or similar asset classes required.
• Ability to work in a team across multiple locations.

Responsibilities

• Oversight of fund accounting and operations for designated funds.
• Monitoring and analysis of investment activities.
• Cashflow and liquidity management for funds.

Skills

Detail oriented

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Education

Qualified accountant

Job description

A high profile and instantly recognisable name in the world of Private Equity is looking for an experienced Fund Controller for a 12 month maternity cover contract, starting end of August or early September.

This role is best suited to someone with formal qualifications and probably around 5 to 10 years PQE in fund accounting or fund control for closed end funds, ie: private equity, private debt, credit, infrastructure of similar.You must also be available to start by the end of the summer to ensure adequate handover.

Responsibilities will include:

• Oversight of fund accounting and fund operations for your designated funds (all outsourced); key point of contact for service providers and auditors
• Monitoring and analysis of the investment related activities for various private equity funds
• Fund forecasting and cashflow / liquidity management
• Performance analysis
• Completion of both ad-hoc and recurring investor requests as required
• Active involvement in various projects and initiatives implementation

Your background:

• Qualified accountant (essential) with experience in a similar fund accounting or fund controller role in a medium to larger and/or complex alternative asset manager - private equity preferred
• At least 8 to 10 years plus collective experience in Accounting/Finance for private markets
• Excellent communication skills (both written and spoken) and interpersonal skills
• Detail oriented, organised and self-motivated with ability to meet demanding deadlines
• Comfortable working in a European team split across several offices - similar experience would be ideal

Salary on offer is around £90-110,000 base plus completion bonus.

Hybrid working 3 days in the office / 2 remote.

Please apply online for immediate consideration or for more information or a confidential discussion, please contact Glen Roberts on [e-mail]