Fund Controller, Private Markets - Growth Role in London

Aria Partners Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Aria Partners Limited, a boutique private markets investment firm in London, seeks a Fund Controller to join its growing team. You will own quarterly and annual fund reporting, oversee external administrators, and manage cash flows, distributions and financing arrangements.

Reporting to the Finance Director, you will work closely with the investment team on new transactions and fundraising, contribute to process improvements, and help develop the finance function as the business expands.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with ACA/ACCA or equivalent.
• 2+ years post-qualified experience in fund finance.
• Experience with closed-ended fund structures.
• In-house fund accounting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Taking ownership of quarterly and annual fund reporting, including performance analysis, valuations and financial statements.
• Overseeing external administrators and other service providers, ensuring the smooth running of fund operations.
• Managing fund cash flows, capital activity, distributions and financing arrangements.
• Working alongside the investment team on new transactions, portfolio activity and investment exits.
• Supporting fundraising activities, including investor reporting, financial analysis and due diligence requests.
• Getting involved in wider projects, process improvements and the development of the finance function as the business grows.

Skills

Fund accounting

Private markets experience

Valuations & reporting

Education

ACA/ACCA or equivalent

Job description

Aria Partners Limited, a boutique private markets investment firm in London, seeks a Fund Controller to join its growing team. You will own quarterly and annual fund reporting, oversee external administrators, and manage cash flows, distributions and financing arrangements.

Reporting to the Finance Director, you will work closely with the investment team on new transactions and fundraising, contribute to process improvements, and help develop the finance function as the business expands.