Associate Fund Controller

GP Fund Solutions; Brighton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Associate Fund Controller, where you will lead a dynamic team in managing financial transactions and ensuring accurate accounting records. This role offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment that values diversity and innovation. You will be responsible for preparing financial statements, managing client expectations, and mentoring junior accountants. With a strong commitment to employee well-being, this organization provides comprehensive benefits, including company-paid medical coverage and pension contributions. If you're passionate about accounting and team leadership, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Company-Paid Medical Coverage

Company-Paid Life Insurance

Employer Pension Contributions

Qualifications

• 4+ years of accounting experience with at least 2 years post-graduation.
• Strong knowledge of industry and accounting principles.
• Demonstrated experience supervising a team of Accountants.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team in processing and reviewing financial transactions.
• Prepare quarterly and annual financial statements.
• Build and maintain client relationships.

Skills

Accounting

Team Management

Client Relationship Management

Financial Reporting

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

ACA / ACCA Certification

Master’s degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Allvue

Investran

eFront

CaseWare

Job description

About GP Fund Solutions:

GPFS is the fund administrator of choice for a wide range of clients in the US, UK, and EU. Every day, with every decision and every client interaction, our values serve as guideposts, to improve the quality of our work, and strengthen our employee and client relationships.

As a business that is all about people; culture isn’t an initiative, it’s an innate value that’s critical to every decision we make. At GPFS, people come first.

At GPFS, diversity is a source of strength, both from our people and ideas. GPFS is a collaborative team-oriented organization where we support each other both personally and professionally. Our culture is defined by our behavior, our curiosity and our support of innovative ideas and perspectives.

Our inclusive culture supports and encourages our team members to try new things, share ideas openly and always ask the question why. It brings us together and makes the team stronger by inspiring all to connect, belong and thrive.

About Employee Benefits:

At GPFS, we are committed to supporting our employees' well-being and financial security. Our benefits include:

Company-Paid Medical Coverage – We provide additional private medical insurance at no cost to you, ensuring access to high-quality healthcare.

Company-Paid Life Insurance– Financial security for you and your loved ones with fully covered life insurance.

Employer Pension Contributions – We invest in your future with company-funded pension contributions, supplementing statutory pension schemes.

About this position:

The Associate Fund Controller will lead a team of accountants in the processing and review of reconciling cash, securities and other financial transactions to ensure accurate accounting records for the assigned entities as well as prepare reports in accordance with various accounting rules, Partnership Agreements or client specific requirements.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide client service on a range of matters including recording and analyzing transactions, reconciliations, and preparation of work paper packages
• Assistance in the coordination of external audits
• Prepare quarterly and annual financial statements
• Create and review partner capital calls, monthly and quarterly partner capital statements including calculation of partner allocations
• Calculate and review waterfall models, distribution notices, and management fees
• Onboard new clients
• Build and maintain relationships with one or more clients, managing client expectations, and meeting all client deliverables
• Provide training and mentoring to the Accountants and Senior Accountants
• Review Accountants and Senior Accountants work
• Help manage year-end audit process and support external auditors and tax teams with requested financials
• Participate in client planning meetings
• Complete client ad hoc projects
• Foster and protect the GPFS culture.

Competencies:

• Organized
• Detail Orientated
• Results Driven
• Collaborative
• Ethical

Work Environment:

This role operates in a modern professional office environment, and routinely use standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and photocopiers.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field
• OR ACA / ACCA or other related Certification in Lieu of a Bachelor's degree
• 4 + years of accounting experience, with at least 2 years being post graduated or qualified.
• 1 + years of Private Equity experience
• Strong knowledge of industry and accounting principles
• Demonstrated experience supervising and managing a team of Accountants\Senior Accountants
• Proficiency with software related products such as Microsoft Excel.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Master’s degree in accounting or related field
• CPA, ACA, ACCA, CA or equivalent
  
• Experience with software such as Allvue, Investran, eFront, or CaseWare

Additional Eligibility Qualifications:

• Excellent people skills, with an ability to partner with a dynamic team.
• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and commitment to corporate mission.
• Flexible and able to multitask; ability to work within an ambiguous, fast-moving environment.

Other Duties:

This role will be part of a fast-growing small business that from time to time may require hands on help for other client service work.

GPFS Vision:

Our purpose is to create enduring relationships with our employees and clients by consistently delivering exceptional opportunities and service.

GPFS Value Statement:

Investing in people and culture

Core Values:

Camaraderie: Being supportive of one another and celebrating each other’s successes

Excellence: Consistently delivering exceptional work and going above and beyond

Empowerment: Fostering a deep sense of agency and ownership over one’s choices and actions

Innovation: The drive to think differently and solve problems creatively

Inclusion: Recognizing individual’s unique strengths and perspectives with mutual trust and respect

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