Fund Accounting Director - Remote

Quest Recruitment; Irlande; À distance; EUR 120 000 - 180 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Quest Recruitment is recruiting on behalf of its client for an experienced Fund Accounting Director based in Ireland. The role is fully remote with mandatory Ireland-based work location. You will lead Fund Accounting teams, ensure accurate NAV delivery, and manage key client relationships and regulatory reporting.

The successful candidate will drive strategic initiatives, oversee complex accounting matters, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance controls and processes.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline.
• 9+ years' experience in Fund Accounting or Fund Administration, ideally with hedge funds or alternative investments.
• 3+ years in a management or senior leadership role.
• Strong NAV process knowledge and fund accounting principles.

Responsabilités

• Provide leadership and direction to Fund Accounting teams.
• Ensure timely and accurate NAV delivery across a portfolio of clients.
• Oversee complex accounting matters and regulatory reporting.
• Manage client relationships with auditors, brokers, and advisers.
• Develop and coach teams, ensuring robust controls and processes.

Connaissances

Leadership

Fund Accounting

NAV process

Client relationships

Financial reporting

Formation

Degree in Accounting/Finance

Description du poste

Our client is seeking an experienced Fund Accounting Director to provide strategic leadership across its Fund Accounting function. The successful candidate will lead high-performing teams, manage key client relationships and oversee the timely and accurate delivery of NAV and financial reporting services.

**This is a fully remote position, although candidates must be based in Ireland.**

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, strategic direction and oversight to Fund Accounting teams.
• Take overall responsibility for the timely and accurate delivery of the NAV process across a portfolio of clients.
• Oversee complex accounting matters, including fee calculations, profit and loss allocations and complex financial instruments.
• Manage and develop relationships with clients and external stakeholders, including auditors, brokers and legal advisers.
• Lead teams of Fund Accounting professionals, supporting recruitment, training, development and performance management.
• Ensure robust control frameworks, procedures and operational processes are maintained and continuously enhanced.
• Review and oversee the preparation of financial and regulatory reporting.
• Support new client onboarding and transitions.
• Work closely with senior management and cross-functional teams across Operations, Investor Services, Compliance, Quality Assurance and other business areas.
• Lead and contribute to strategic projects, process improvements and operational initiatives.
• Act as a senior escalation point for complex client, operational and technical issues.
• Foster a positive, collaborative and high-performing team culture.

Your Profile

• A degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or a related discipline.
• A minimum of 9 years' experience within Fund Accounting or Fund Administration, ideally with significant exposure to hedge funds or alternative investment products.
• At least 3 years' experience in a management or senior leadership position.
• Strong technical knowledge of the NAV process and fund accounting principles.
• Experience managing sizeable teams and multiple client relationships.
• A strong understanding of complex fund structures and financial instruments.
• Experience reviewing financial and regulatory reporting.