Fund Controller - Private Equity

Aria Partners; London; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned Private Equity Fund seeks to appoint a Fund Controller in London, a role focusing on oversight of fund operations and accounting processes. This mid-senior level position requires formal accounting qualifications and experience in fund management. The hybrid work setup offers an engaging and supportive culture along with a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years post-qualified experience in fund accounting.
• Strong technical grounding in fund control.
• Experience overseeing third-party administrators is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage third-party fund administrators for accurate NAVs and reporting.
• Support and coordinate audits.
• Liquidity management, including cash flow forecasting.

Skills

Fund Accounting

Financial Management

Investor Relations

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent

Job description

Direct message the job poster from Aria Partners

Private Market/Funds Management Search - Finance, Accounting and Middle Office

A renowned Private Equity Fund is looking to appoint a Fund Controller into a newly created position, following a period of sustained growth and successful fundraising.

Reporting to the Head of Fund Finance, this is a broad, commercially-focused role. The fund operates a heavily outsourced model when it comes to the accounting, allowing this position to focus on oversight and value add with scope for strategic input.

Key responsibilities include:

• Oversight and management of third-party fund administrators, ensuring accurate and timely NAVs, capital activity, and investor reporting, while serving as the key point of contact for issue resolution and quality control
• Audit support and coordination, leading the seasonal audit process in collaboration with external advisors and internal stakeholders
• Liquidity management and treasury, including cash flow forecasting and monitoring fund capital needs across multiple vehicles
• Portfolio performance analysis, supporting senior leadership with insights on valuations, fund metrics, and underlying asset performance
• Investor relations support, including responding to ad hoc LP queries and contributing to investor reporting packs
• Operational projects, helping to drive continuous improvement across fund operations, systems, and processes

Requirements:

• Formal accounting qualifications (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or equivalent with circa 2-5 years’ post qualified experience
• Strong technical grounding in fund accounting/control, ideally gained with private equity, private credit or other closed-ended structures
• Prior experience overseeing third-party administrators and service providers is highly advantageous

The firm operate a hybrid working setup and are culturally supportive/friendly. The compensation is around the £75,000-90,000 mark with a performance-based bonus.

Apply online for immediate consideration or get in touch with Thomas Davenport at Aria Partners for more information.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance and Accounting/Auditing

• Industries

  Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals and Investment Management

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