Senior Fund Controller - Global Asset Platform

Michael Page; Zug; On-site; CHF 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

International exposure

Career progression

Job summary

Michael Page is recruiting a Senior Fund Controller to join the finance team in the Zug area. You will oversee fund accounting, reporting, and financial control for a diverse portfolio of investment structures, acting as a key partner to internal and external stakeholders.

The role requires several years in fund accounting/financial reporting and a strong grasp of IFRS/US GAAP, with advanced Excel skills and experience coordinating with external administrators and auditors.

Qualifications

• University degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CPA, CA or equivalent) is advantageous.
• Several years of experience within fund accounting, fund controlling, financial reporting, audit, or alternative investments.
• Strong understanding of investment structures and financial reporting environments.
• Experience working with external administrators, auditors, and professional service providers.
• IFRS, US GAAP knowledge or comparable frameworks.
• Strong analytical capabilities and attention to detail.
• Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with modern reporting systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee fund and investment vehicle accounting, reporting, and financial control activities.
• Review periodic NAV calculations, reconciliations, financial statements, and supporting documentation.
• Coordinate external service providers and ensure adherence to deliverables and timelines.
• Monitor capital activity, cash management, forecasting, and investor-related transactions.
• Support audits and act as a key contact for external auditors and other professional service providers.
• Collaborate closely with investment, legal, compliance, tax, and operations teams.
• Participate in the setup and launch of new investment structures and related initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve controls, reporting processes, and operational efficiency.
• Support management with financial analysis and ad hoc reporting requirements.
• Contribute to ongoing systems, automation, and process improvement projects.

Skills

Fund accounting

Regulatory reporting

IFRS/US GAAP

Advanced Excel

Stakeholder management

Education

University degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

Tools

Excel

Reporting systems

Job description

Michael Page is recruiting a Senior Fund Controller to join the finance team in the Zug area. You will oversee fund accounting, reporting, and financial control for a diverse portfolio of investment structures, acting as a key partner to internal and external stakeholders.

The role requires several years in fund accounting/financial reporting and a strong grasp of IFRS/US GAAP, with advanced Excel skills and experience coordinating with external administrators and auditors.