Fund Finance Manager (Parental leave - 12 month FTC)

ESR Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ESR Group in Sydney is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to join our Fund Finance team on a 12-month fixed term contract. You will lead financial management, reporting, compliance and fund accounting for ESR-managed funds across stabilised and development assets.

Reporting to the Head of Finance, you will drive month-end, debt and tax reporting, support acquisitions and strategic initiatives, and mentor junior finance staff in a fast-paced real estate funds environment with exposure to

Qualifications

• CA/CPA qualified with accounting degree.
• 5+ years' experience in funds finance or fund accounting.
• Real estate or property funds experience preferred.
• Strong financial reporting, analytical and Excel skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Lead fund financial reporting, month-end processes and compliance obligations across ESR-managed funds.
• Manage debt, tax, distribution and statutory reporting requirements, partnering with external advisors and internal stakeholders.
• Support acquisitions, divestments and strategic business initiatives through financial analysis and commercial insight.
• Drive continuous improvement across finance systems, controls and reporting processes.
• Collaborate with Funds Management, Asset Management and Development teams while mentoring junior finance team members.

Skills

CA/CPA qualified

Funds finance

Financial reporting

Stakeholder management

Excel skills

Education

Accounting degree

CA/CPA designation

Tools

Yardi

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Finance Manager to join our Fund Finance team in Sydney on a 12-month fixed term contract. This is an excellent opportunity for a high-performing finance professional to step into a hands-on leadership role supporting a portfolio of ESR-managed funds across both stabilised and development assets

Reporting to the Head of Finance, you will lead financial management, reporting, compliance and fund accounting activities while partnering closely with Funds Management, Asset Management, Development and Corporate teams. We are looking for a second or third year Manager who can hit the ground running, enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, and has a strong foundation in financial reporting and stakeholder management. Experience within real estate, funds management or property funds is highly regarded, and exposure to Yardi will be advantageous.

Key responsibilities as a Fund Finance Manager:

• Lead fund financial reporting, month-end processes and compliance obligations across a portfolio of ESR-managed funds.
• Manage debt, tax, distribution and statutory reporting requirements, partnering with external advisors and internal stakeholders
• Support acquisitions, divestments and strategic business initiatives through financial analysis and commercial insight.
• Drive continuous improvement across finance systems, controls and reporting processes
• Collaborate with Funds Management, Asset Management and Development teams while mentoring junior finance team members

We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Finance Manager to join our Fund Finance team in Sydney on a 12-month fixed term contract. This is an excellent opportunity for a high-performing finance professional to step into a hands-on leadership role supporting a portfolio of ESR-managed funds across both stabilised and development assets

Reporting to the Head of Finance, you will lead financial management, reporting, compliance and fund accounting activities while partnering closely with Funds Management, Asset Management, Development and Corporate teams. We are looking for a second or third year Manager who can hit the ground running, enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, and has a strong foundation in financial reporting and stakeholder management. Experience within real estate, funds management or property funds is highly regarded, and exposure to Yardi will be advantageous.

Key responsibilities as a Fund Finance Manager:

• Lead fund financial reporting, month-end processes and compliance obligations across a portfolio of ESR-managed funds.
• Manage debt, tax, distribution and statutory reporting requirements, partnering with external advisors and internal stakeholders
• Support acquisitions, divestments and strategic business initiatives through financial analysis and commercial insight.
• Drive continuous improvement across finance systems, controls and reporting processes
• Collaborate with Funds Management, Asset Management and Development teams while mentoring junior finance team members

Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate the following skills, experience and approach:

• CA/CPA qualified with a degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
• Approximately 5+ years' experience in funds finance, fund accounting, audit or a similar finance environment, ideally operating at Manager level.
• Strong financial reporting, analytical and Excel skills, with the ability to work independently and hit the ground running.
• Real estate, property funds or alternative assets experience preferred, with exposure to Yardi highly regarded.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with a proactive and commercially minded approach

Benefits

Grow with us - Career growth and learning

We believe our greatest strength lies in the growth and development of our team. From day one, we create an environment that builds confidence and lays the foundation for long-term success. Whether you're stepping into a more senior role or advancing your career, we provide the tools, learning opportunities, and guidance to help you thrive.

More about career growth at ESR - https://au.esr.com/careers/

Our values and purpose

Our values are the foundation of everything we do - shaping our performance, culture, and ambition. Our purpose is rooted in the pursuit of excellence across all areas of our business, with a focus on maintaining the highest standards of performance, accountability, and integrity.

When you join us, you commit to three core principles:

• We Do the Right Thing: Integrity is non-negotiable. We hold ourselves to the highest standards of accountability, ensuring that every financial decision and business move is ethical and transparent
• We Win as One Team: Our culture thrives on collective success. We break down silos to achieve shared outcomes
• We Think Beyond the Present: We focus on long-term value creation and sustainable growth

At ESR Group, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and high-performing workplace that embraces diversity of thought, background and experience. We actively support equity and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. If you believe you can add value, we would welcome your application.