Fund Controller

Mason Alexander; Dublin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Mason Alexander is partnering with a leading private equity investment firm to appoint a Fund Controller to join its Dublin Fund Finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced fund finance professional looking to take the next step in a high-performing private equity environment.

The successful candidate will oversee fund accounting, investor reporting, treasury and outsourced administrator oversight, with broad exposure across deal execution and financial controls.

Qualifications

• ACA, ACCA or equivalent professional qualification.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive and collaborative approach with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong understanding of private equity, fund accounting, or related fund administration.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the accounting and financial reporting for private equity funds and related entities.
• Manage relationships with outsourced fund administrators and review deliverables.
• Support capital calls, distributions and investor reporting.
• Assist with treasury management and cash forecasting.
• Support deal execution and fund transactions from a finance perspective.
• Prepare financial statements and liaise with auditors and external advisors.
• Contribute to the enhancement of financial controls and operational processes.
• Work closely with senior stakeholders across the finance and investment teams.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

ACA/ACCA or equivalent

Job description

Mason Alexander is partnering with a leading private equity investment firm to appoint a Fund Controller to join its growing Fund Finance team in Dublin.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced fund finance professional looking to take the next step in their career within a high-performing private equity environment. The successful candidate will join a lean team with broad exposure across fund accounting, investor reporting, treasury, fund operations and outsourced service provider oversight.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the accounting and financial reporting for private equity funds and related entities.
• Manage relationships with outsourced fund administrators and review deliverables.
• Support capital calls, distributions and investor reporting.
• Assist with treasury management and cash forecasting.
• Support deal execution and fund transactions from a finance perspective.
• Prepare financial statements and liaise with auditors and external advisors.
• Contribute to the enhancement of financial controls and operational processes.
• Work closely with senior stakeholders across the finance and investment teams.

Requirements

• ACA, ACCA or equivalent professional qualification.
• Strong experience within private equity, private credit, alternative investments or fund administration.
• Solid understanding of fund accounting principles and investment structures.
• Experience reviewing work produced by third-party administrators.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive and collaborative approach with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to join a highly regarded private equity investment platform.
• Broad role with exposure beyond traditional fund accounting.
• Close interaction with senior leadership and investment professionals.
• Excellent long-term career progression within a growing business.
• Competitive salary, bonus and benefits package.