Fund Controller, Director (Energy Transition Fund)

International Research Corporation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 170,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

InfraRed Capital Partners, a leading international asset manager, seeks a Director to lead the financial and portfolio management of the InfraRed Energy Transition Fund (IRETF). You will manage day-to-day fund operations, reporting, valuation, treasury, and investor communications.

The role requires deep experience in fund finance, valuations, liquidity, and governance, with a proven ability to coordinate with global teams and senior investors.

Qualifications

• Experience in Fund/Financial Controller, Valuations or fund finance roles.
• Degree qualified; CFA/CPA/ACA/MBA a plus.
• Strong infra/energy transition fund management experience with financial, risk and commercial awareness.
• Proficient in valuations, cash flow forecasting, liquidity management and private fund reporting; experience with complex transactions and structuring.
• Understanding of the US regulatory environment for open-ended funds; governance and compliance expectations.
• Advanced project management skills with ability to multi-task and deliver under tight deadlines.
• Proven ability to engage with multi-disciplinary teams and institutional investors.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day fund management for IRETF, including reporting, valuation, treasury and liquidity management.
• Coordinate investor communications and quarterly reports, and support fundraising materials.
• Lead and implement best practices around investment valuation; coordinate with advisers and auditors.
• Support transactions with structuring, acquisitions, refinancings and exits; assist with new vehicles where needed.
• Liaise with NYC and London finance teams; ensure governance and compliance.

Skills

Fund management

Valuations

Financial reporting

Treasury management

Regulatory knowledge

Governance & compliance

Financial modelling

Stakeholder management

Project management

Leadership

Excel PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor's degree

CFA/CPA/ACA/MBA

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

About InfraRed Capital Partners(“InfraRed”)

InfraRed is a leading international mid-market infrastructure asset manager. Over the past 25 years, InfraRed has established itself as a highly successful developer, particularly in early-stage projects, and an active steward of essential infrastructure.

InfraRed manages US$13bn of equity capital for investors around the globe in listed and private funds across both core and value-add strategies.

InfraRed combines a global reach, operating worldwide from offices in London, Frankfurt, Madrid, New York, Miami, Sydney and Seoul, with deep sector expertise from a team of more than 160 people.

InfraRed is part of SLC Management, the institutional alternatives and traditional asset management business of Sun Life, and benefits from its scale and global platform.

For more information, please visit www.ircp.com.

Job Purpose

As the Director you will bring leadership and analytical rigor to the financial and portfolio management of the InfraRed Energy Transition Fund(“IRETF”).

The role leads day to day fund management for IRETF including reporting and valuation, treasury and liquidity management, investor communications, preparation of quarterly reports, and technical/structuring support to portfolio transactions (investments, refinancings, restructurings and exits).

Key Job Responsibilities

• Financial management and reporting: lead preparation of IRETF quarterly reports, assist with annual accounts, sustainability (ESG) reporting, quarterly valuations and investor returns (routine and ad-hoc), and present financial information to investors and internally as required.
• Valuations: lead, develop and implement best practices around investment valuation; coordinate with valuation advisers and auditors to ensure robust, timely and well-documented outcomes.
• Treasury and liquidity management: oversee and manage the treasury function for IRETF including banking facilities, letters of credit, foreign exchange management/hedging (as applicable), monitoring and managing cash positions, cash flow forecasting, investor drawdowns and distributions, and subscriptions to and distributions from investments.
• Liaison with NYC and London finance teams.
• Investor communications: maintain regular, well-prepared communication with investors conducive to repeat business, including supporting/leading engagement at AGMs, LPACs and ad-hoc investor meetings; respond to investor queries accurately and on a timely basis.
• Capital requirements and fundraising support: assess future capital requirements; assist with preparation of investor materials and participate in investor presentations and due diligence processes.
• Technical and structuring support to transactions: provide fund-level and structuring support to IRETF transactions led by the investment team, including acquisitions, refinancings, restructurings and exits;supportthe finance team with the establishment and administration of any new vehicles required for acquisitions, co-investments or portfolio enhancements.
• Value enhancements: identify, evaluate and manage value enhancement initiatives to maximise portfolio value and improve yield/returns in coordination with investment and asset management colleagues.
• Governance and approvals: prepare and present approval papers as required to internal committees and boards; ensure compliance with fund documentation, internal processes and delegated authorities.
  

Skills and Qualifications

• Previous experience in a role such as Fund / Financial Controller, Valuations or fund finance is required.
• Degree qualified with a strong academic record; CFA, CPA, ACA and/or MBA a plus.
• Strong infrastructure / energy transition fund management experience with a rounded financial, risk and commercial awareness and proficiency analysing financial statements is beneficial.
• Strong knowledge and experience of valuations, cash flow forecasting, liquidity management and private fund reporting; experience supporting complex transactions and structuring is advantageous.
• Understanding of the US regulatory environment with respect to open-ended funds; experience working within a controlled environment with strong governance and compliance expectations.
• Advanced project management skills with the ability to multi-task, manage complex processes and conflicting priorities, and deliver accurate, high-quality work to tight deadlines.
  
• Proven ability to work well within a multi-disciplinary team and contribute at a senior level to strategic, business development and operational matters.
• Demonstrable experience developing relationships with, and managing, multiple internal and external stakeholders with sometimes conflicting objectives (including institutional investors and third-party service providers).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (particularly Excel and PowerPoint) and comfortable working with detailed financial models and data sources/terminals.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to engage at a Senior/Institutional Investor level.
  
• Experience managing and developing junior colleagues.

The base salary range offered for this position is between $170,000 - $200,000 per annum. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications and licenses obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. In addition to salary and a generous employee benefits package, successful candidates are eligible to receive a discretionary bonus.

Uses 5-year average FX as at 30th June 2025 at GBP/USD of 1.2851; EUR/USD 1.1071. EUM is USD 13.217m.

Don’t meet every single requirement listed? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At InfraRed we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you are excited about this role but your previous experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this, or another role.