Ownership-Driven Fund Controller Analyst – Asset Management

Fortis Recruitment; Dublin; On-site; EUR 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortis Recruitment invites candidates for a Fund Controller Analyst role in Dublin. The successful hire will own the month-end close and be responsible for journal entries and reconciliations across multiple entities within a 35+ entity platform.

The position offers genuine ownership from day one, with exposure across equities, fixed income, commodities and derivatives. Ideal for a newly qualified accountant/audit senior with fund exposure or fund accountants with 4–7 years of experience.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in Finance or Accounting, with hedge fund, private equity, or fund administration exposure.
• Entrepreneurial mindset essential: proactive in spotting opportunities and improving processes.
• Accountability for entities, not just the tasks within them.
• Driven, self-motivated, curious and committed to deepening understanding of the strategies.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills with sharp attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Own the month-end close, including journal entries and reconciliations across multiple legal entities.
• Analyze investment performance and explain whether results reflect genuine alpha or broader market beta.
• Assess results against current market conditions and build a view on performance versus expectations.
• Reconcile and analyse positions across equities, fixed income, commodities and derivatives.
• Support fund administrators monthly and auditors annually; partner with Middle Office, Operations and Investor Relations.
• Contribute to management reporting and drive process improvement across the function.

Skills

Entrepreneurial mindset

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Fortis Recruitment invites candidates for a Fund Controller Analyst role in Dublin. The successful hire will own the month-end close and be responsible for journal entries and reconciliations across multiple entities within a 35+ entity platform.

The position offers genuine ownership from day one, with exposure across equities, fixed income, commodities and derivatives. Ideal for a newly qualified accountant/audit senior with fund exposure or fund accountants with 4–7 years of experience.