Financial Controller, Irish Resident

Cerberus Capital Management, L.P.; Dublin; On-site; EUR 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 vacation days

Pension plan

Life assurance

Income protection

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Job summary

Cerberus Capital Management, L.P. is expanding in Dublin and seeks a Financial Controller to oversee all financial operations for distressed debt investments. The ideal candidate will have 6-8 years of experience and relevant financial qualifications.

This full-time role offers a competitive salary of EUR 100,000 – 130,000 gross annually, plus bonuses, along with comprehensive benefits including 25 vacation days, pension plan, and medical insurance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6-8 years of post-qualified experience in a financial/accounting management role.
• Financial qualification preferred, e.g., ACCA, ICAEW, CPA.
• Experience in the financial services industry.

Responsibilities

• Active contribution to onboarding and integration of new investments.
• Ensure accuracy of all financial reporting requirements.
• Monitor and manage cash flows for financial stability.

Skills

Financial management

Reporting

Budgeting

Accounting principles

Financial analysis

Risk management

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Process optimization

Team collaboration

Education

ACCA

ICAEW

CPA

6-8 years experience

Tools

Excel

Power-BI

Job description

Financial Controller – Dublin, Ireland

We are expanding our operations in Dublin and introducing a new position in our European team. This role seeks a highly skilled Financial Controller to own all financial operations for investments in distressed debt held by Irish SPVs (S110 companies) that have been outsourced and will be transitioned in-house.

Your expertise will directly influence the scalability and success of our growth strategy, making this role pivotal for the next phase of our development.

Reporting Lines

• Reports to the local Managing Director.
• Directly reports to the Senior Financial Controller (manager of the controlling team at the European headquarters based in the Netherlands).

Key Responsibilities

• Active contribution to the successful onboarding and integration of new investments.
• Ensure accuracy of all financial reporting requirements and oversee financial operations, including accounting and budgeting.
• Active involvement in the accounting of deal closings and quarterly reporting.
• Ensure continual and consistent compliance with all financial regulations and standards.
• Analyze financial data to provide strategic recommendations.
• Develop and implement financial policies and procedures.
• Monitor and manage cash flows, ensuring the SPVs financial stability.
• Coordinate and lead the annual audit process and other financial and tax reporting requirements.
• Prepare and review VAT and CIT filings in collaboration with the tax department.
• Provide up‑to‑date financial expertise to other departments, including tax and legal.
• Ensure effective and efficient use of corporate service providers.
• Contribute to and initiate optimization of relevant processes.

Skills and Qualifications

• Minimum of 6–8 years of post‑qualified experience in a financial/accounting management role.
• Financial qualification preferred, e.g., ACCA, ICAEW, CPA.
• Experience in the financial services industry.
• Strong understanding of financial management, reporting, budgeting, and accounting principles of international and local GAAP.
• Proficiency in financial software and tools, like Excel, Power‑BI and other accounting reporting software applications.
• Strong sense of process optimization and smooth collaboration with other offices in the group.
• Expertise in financial analysis, risk management and financial forecasting.
• Excellent management, communication and analytical skills.
• Market knowledge about finance investments and return optimization.
• Demonstrated ability to implement policies and execute financial strategy.
• Appropriate level of governance experience.

Employment Conditions

• Full‑time position.
• Salary range: EUR 100,000 – EUR 130,000 gross per year, plus a bonus (commensurate with experience).
• 25 vacation days per year.
• Pension plan.
• Life assurance, income protection, medical and dental insurance.
• Restrictions apply with regard to personal investments.
• Background screening must be successfully completed before the employment contract becomes effective.
• Other contractual terms and conditions apply.

Location and Hours

In‑office presence required for at least four days a week. The role is based in Dublin, Ireland. No relocation.