Fund Controller - Global Alternative Investment Manager - Competitive Salary + Bonus + Benefits[...]

LH Partners; London; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment firm in London is seeking a fully-qualified Fund Controller with strong IFRS and US GAAP expertise. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3-5 years' experience from a Private Credit fund and will be responsible for leading financial reporting processes, managing NAV calculations, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. This role offers the opportunity to grow within a collaborative and dynamic culture.

Benefits

Excellent learning and development opportunities

Potential to grow a team in the future

Qualifications

• Fully-qualified (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) candidate with professional training from a Big 4 or top 10 chartered accountancy practice.
• Industry experience (minimum 3-5 years) from a Private Credit fund.
• Strong knowledge and experience of reporting under IFRS and US GAAP.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the financial reporting process ensuring compliance with US GAAP and IFRS.
• Oversee NAV calculations, investor allocations, and capital activity.
• Review and approve quarterly and annual fund financial statements.

Skills

Financial reporting

Stakeholder management

Knowledge of IFRS

Knowledge of US GAAP

Education

ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualification

Job description

Overview

Our client is a global alternative investment manager that is looking to grow considerably over the next few years. Their London operations are recruiting for a fully-qualified (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) Fund Controller with professional training from a Big 4 (or top 10 chartered accountancy practice) firm, coupled with experience from industry, preferably within a Private Credit fund. The firm seeks an ambitious and bright individual to join a compelling growth story within a collegiate, collaborative and dynamic culture, offering excellent learning and development opportunities and potential to grow a team in the future.

Qualifications

• Fully-Qualified (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) candidate with professional training from a Big 4 (or top 10 chartered accountancy practice) firm.
• Industry experience (minimum 3-5 years, the more the better) from a Private Credit fund. Ideal candidates would have closed or some open-ended fund experience.
• Strong knowledge and experience of reporting under IFRS and US GAAP.
• Articulate and confident with excellent stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the financial reporting process, ensuring compliance with US GAAP and IFRS.
• Oversee NAV calculations, investor allocations, and capital activity (calls, distributions, subscriptions, redemptions).
• Review and approve quarterly and annual fund financial statements, investor reports, and regulatory filings.
• Liaise with external auditors, fund administrators, and tax advisors to ensure accurate and timely deliverables.
• Implement and maintain robust internal controls and procedures around fund operations and accounting.
• Provide support with portfolio analysis, structuring, and ad hoc reporting.
• Monitor compliance with fund governing documents (LPA, offering documents, side letters).
• Assist with system and process improvements, including automation and scalability initiatives across fund Finance.
• Provide input into valuation processes for illiquid investments in coordination with the Valuation Committee.
• Mentor and supervise junior members of the team.