Funds Finance Manager

ESR Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ESR Group in Sydney is seeking an experienced Funds Finance Manager to lead financial management, reporting and fund accounting across ESR-managed funds. This hands-on leadership role reports to the Head of Finance and partners with Funds Management, Asset Management and Development teams.

You should be CA/CPA qualified with ~5+ years in funds finance, fund accounting or related fields, preferably in real estate or property funds, with strong financial reporting, stakeholder management and Excel

Qualifications

• CA/CPA qualified with a degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline.
• Approximately 5+ years' experience in funds finance or fund accounting, ideally at Manager level.
• Strong financial reporting and Excel skills with ability to work independently.
• Experience in real estate or property funds and exposure to Yardi is advantageous.
• Excellent communication and proactive, commercially minded approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead fund financial reporting, month-end processes and compliance across ESR-managed funds.
• Manage debt, tax, distribution and statutory reporting with external advisors and internal stakeholders.
• Support acquisitions, divestments and strategic 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

Analytical skills

Excel

Stakeholder management

Commercial acumen

Education

CA/CPA with Accounting/Finance degree

Tools

Yardi

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Funds Finance Manager to join our Sydney team. 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 Funds 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.

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.