Fund Controller

Strand Hill; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Strand Hill, a highly reputable investment management firm, seeks an experienced Fund Controller to oversee financial and management accounting across a portfolio of real estate funds.

You will be the primary finance contact for investors, auditors, and internal stakeholders, and will manage relationships with external service providers covering accounting, tax, audit, and administration, while leading audits and ensuring IFRS/local GAAP compliance.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent).
• Post-qualification fund finance, real estate, or investment management experience.
• Strong IFRS and local GAAP knowledge.
• Experience with tax compliance, investor reporting, and modelling.
• Proficient Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
• Confident communicator with stakeholder management.
• Mentoring junior staff is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial reporting and accounting across the full fund structure, including local entities, holding companies, and consolidated accounts.
• Manage and review the output of third-party service providers and ensure timely delivery of accurate investor and statutory reporting.
• Coordinate and lead audits across multiple jurisdictions and ensure IFRS (or local GAAP) compliance.
• Act as a financial lead for transactions, providing input on structuring, due diligence, funding, and legal documentation.
• Support investor relations by preparing financial commentary, responding to investor queries, and presenting at meetings.
• Lead cash flow management and assist in debt financing and covenant reporting in coordination with the treasury function.
• Ensure tax compliance and manage the ongoing requirements of the fund’s tax structure across multiple geographies.
• Maintain governance obligations across entities, including board meetings, statutory filings, and documentation.
• Input into financial models and fund performance analysis, including IRRs and returns calculations.
• Drive process improvements, manage team members, and coordinate effectively across internal departments.

Skills

ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Fund experience

IFRS/local GAAP

Tax reporting

Financial modelling

Excel skills

Stakeholder management

Mentoring juniors

Job description

A highly reputable investment management firm is seeking an experienced Fund Controller to join its finance team. This is a key position responsible for overseeing all financial and management accounting activities across a portfolio of real estate funds. The successful candidate will be the primary finance contact for investors, auditors, and internal stakeholders, and will manage relationships with external service providers covering accounting, tax, audit, and administration.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee financial reporting and accounting across the full fund structure, including local entities, holding companies, and consolidated accounts.
• Manage and review the output of third-party service providers and ensure timely delivery of accurate investor and statutory reporting.
• Coordinate and lead audits across multiple jurisdictions and ensure IFRS (or local GAAP) compliance.
• Act as a financial lead for transactions, providing input on structuring, due diligence, funding, and legal documentation.
• Support investor relations by preparing financial commentary, responding to investor queries, and presenting at meetings.
• Lead cash flow management and assist in debt financing and covenant reporting in coordination with the treasury function.
• Ensure tax compliance and manage the ongoing requirements of the fund’s tax structure across multiple geographies.
• Maintain governance obligations across entities, including board meetings, statutory filings, and documentation.
• Input into financial models and fund performance analysis, including IRRs and returns calculations.
• Drive process improvements, manage team members, and coordinate effectively across internal departments.

Skills

• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent)
• Post-qualification experience within fund finance, real estate, or investment management sectors
• Strong technical knowledge of IFRS and local GAAP accounting
• Exposure to tax compliance, investor reporting, and financial modelling
• Proficient Excel and Microsoft Office skills
• Confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills and experience managing stakeholders
• Proactive, organised, and a team player with a solution-oriented mindset
• Experience managing or mentoring junior staff is desirable