Real Estate Finance Controller - Global Portfolio & Growth

Selby Jennings; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Selby Jennings is seeking a Financial Controller for a leading Amsterdam-based real estate investment firm. The role focuses on overseeing financial operations across real estate funds, investment structures, and SPVs, collaborating with investment, asset management, and fund teams.

You will manage monthly/quarterly/annual reporting under Dutch GAAP and IFRS, support audits, budgeting, cash flow, and management reporting, ensuring robust controls in a dynamic, international environment.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of relevant experience in real estate investment management or funds.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• Strong understanding of investment structures, SPVs, and real estate fund operations.
• Experience with financial reporting under Dutch GAAP and/or IFRS.
• Excellent communication skills in English; Dutch is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting for real estate entities and investment structures.
• Coordinate statutory accounts and support external audits.
• Monitor fund and SPV accounting activities (internal or external providers).
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and maintain accurate financial records.
• Assist with financial analysis and reporting for investors, lenders, and management.
• Review fund performance and contribute to management reporting.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and internal controls.
• Collaborate with asset management, acquisitions, and investment teams on portfolio finance.
• Support process improvements and automation in finance.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

English proficiency

Dutch language

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Selby Jennings is seeking a Financial Controller for a leading Amsterdam-based real estate investment firm. The role focuses on overseeing financial operations across real estate funds, investment structures, and SPVs, collaborating with investment, asset management, and fund teams.

You will manage monthly/quarterly/annual reporting under Dutch GAAP and IFRS, support audits, budgeting, cash flow, and management reporting, ensuring robust controls in a dynamic, international environment.