Senior Fund Controller

JSS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

JSS is seeking an experienced Fund Controller to join its Fund Finance team in London. You will oversee multi‑fund accounting, NAV reporting, distributions and fee calculations, while ensuring IFRS compliance and robust controls.

You will mentor junior staff and collaborate with auditors, tax advisors and offshore teams to support front-to-back office processes. The role requires 5+ years of post-qualification experience in Private Equity or alternative asset management, with strong Excel and

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA or equivalent with 5+ years post-qualification experience.
• Experience in Private Equity or alternative asset management.
• Strong IFRS knowledge; Lux/UK/US GAAP exposure advantageous.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Lead fund accounting and administration including NAV reporting.
• Manage capital activity, distributions, and management fee calculations.
• Oversee carried interest allocations and liquidity forecasting.
• Ensure IFRS compliance and adherence to internal policies.
• Provide technical accounting guidance across fund structures.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to strengthen controls.
• Produce management reporting and strategic insights for leadership.
• Liaise with auditors, administrators, and tax advisors.
• Mentor junior staff and coordinate with offshore teams.
• Support finance transformation projects and process improvements.

Skills

Fund accounting

IFRS knowledge

Financial analysis

Excel advanced

Stakeholder management

People management

Audit coordination

Team leadership

Carried interest

Education

ACA/ACCA

Tools

ERP systems

Accounting software

NAV reporting tools

Job description

Our client is a leading global alternative asset manager with an established presence across Private Equity, Private Credit, Real Estate, Infrastructure, Hedge Funds, Life Sciences, Growth Equity and Secondaries. As part of their continued growth, they are looking to appoint an experienced Fund Control to join their Fund Finance team, supporting a broad portfolio of European funds across multiple investment strategies.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-performing finance team, working alongside senior stakeholders in a business renowned for its market-leading investment platform and collaborative culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a key point of contact across Finance, Tax, Treasury, Legal, Compliance, Investor Relations, fund administrators and external advisors.
• Lead all aspects of fund accounting and administration, including monthly and quarterly NAV reporting, capital activity, distributions, management fee calculations, carried interest allocations, liquidity forecasting and expense reporting.
• Review complex fund transactions and accounting treatments, ensuring compliance with IFRS, internal policies and industry best practice.
• Provide technical accounting guidance across a variety of alternative investment fund structures.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to strengthen governance, enhance controls and improve operational processes.
• Produce management reporting, financial analysis and strategic insights for senior leadership.
• Manage relationships with external auditors, administrators and tax advisors, ensuring the timely delivery of audits and statutory reporting.
• Mentor and develop junior team members while collaborating with regional and offshore teams.
• Support finance transformation projects, systems implementations and wider process improvement initiatives.

About You

• ACA, ACCA or equivalent qualified accountant with 5+ years' post-qualified experience.
• Experience within Private Equity, Private Credit, Alternative Asset Management or a similar investment environment.
• Strong understanding of fund accounting, closed-ended fund structures and investor servicing.
• Excellent technical accounting knowledge, particularly IFRS. Exposure to Lux GAAP, UK GAAP or US GAAP would be advantageous.
• Previous experience managing or mentoring team members.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial information and communicate effectively with senior stakeholders.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience working with large, complex datasets.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.