Fund Controller

Top of Minds; Vitoria; Presencial; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A real estate investment company is seeking a Fund Controller to enhance its financial team. The role involves delivering accurate financial reporting and supporting strategic decisions while overseeing various financial operations. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in finance and a strong background in fund management. Excellent financial insight and English proficiency are essential, with French being an advantage. The position is based in Vitoria, Spain.

Formación

• Over 5 years experience in finance controller or audit role, preferably within real estate.
• Background in fund management and collaboration with auditors.
• Sharp financial insights and strategic thinking.

Responsabilidades

• Lead real estate accounting and tax processes ensuring high standards.
• Oversee treasury management and liquidity planning.
• Manage complex transaction structuring and portfolio optimisation.
• Monitor fund performance and supervise tax models and financial statements.

Conocimientos

Financial reporting

Strategic thinking

Collaboration with auditors

Knowledge of IFRS or local GAAP

English proficiency

French language skills

Descripción del empleo

Fund Controller at Rockfield

Requirements

• Over 5 years experience
• In a finance controller or audit role, preferably within real estate
• Background in fund management and collaboration with auditors and financial partners across markets
• Knowledge of IFRS or local GAAP
• Sharp financial insights and strategic thinking
• English proficiency, French would be an advantage.

About Rockfield

Rockfield Real Estate is a vertically integrated investment manager, developer, and property operator focused on sustainable residential and student housing across Europe. With a real estate portfolio exceeding 8,000 homes and a total value of approximately €2 billion, the company aims to expand to €3 billion in the next one to two years, driven by strong institutional partnerships and a long‑term commitment to sustainability.

Vacancy: Fund Controller

Rockfield seeks a detail‑oriented and ambitious Fund Controller to strengthen its finance team. In this key role, you will deliver accurate and timely financial reporting, support strategic decision‑making, and contribute to improving portfolio performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead real estate accounting and tax processes across Europe, ensuring the highest standards of financial reporting under Local GAAP and IFRS.
• Oversee treasury management, liquidity planning, and forecasting to maintain optimal cash flow.
• Manage complex transaction structuring, refinancing, and portfolio optimisation initiatives, integrating fiscal and legal considerations.
• Monitor fund performance, coordinate capital calls and distributions, and supervise preparation and review of tax models and financial statements.

Serve as a key liaison between investment and fund management teams and external partners such as administrators, auditors, tax advisors, and financial institutions, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and compliance across all financial operations.

Key Competencies

The ideal candidate combines technical proficiency in accounting, tax, and reporting with a strategic, solution‑oriented mindset, continuously seeking to streamline processes, improve efficiency, and enhance the quality of financial insights presented to stakeholders. A resilient and adaptable professional who can navigate complexity, anticipate challenges, and provide clear, data‑driven recommendations is essential.

“We are seeking a Fund Controller who shares our entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to excellence. This role is central to strengthening our financial operations and supporting Rockfield’s mission to invest in sustainable, high‑quality housing for future generations.” – Juan Manuel Acosta, CIO & Head of Spain

Interested? Rockfield is working with Top of Minds to fill this vacancy.