Fund Controller - Real Estate

We are currently recruiting a Fund Controller for a highly acquisitive, boutique pan-European real estate investment manager.

The Fund Controller role is based in the London office, which has c.25 professionals across Finance & Accounting, Investment & Asset Management, Fund Formation, and Investor Relations. The position offers strong exposure across the real estate platform and close collaboration with senior stakeholders.

This is a broad and commercially focused role, working closely with the investment team across the full fund and asset lifecycle.

Key responsibilities include:

• Partnering with the investment team to support complex transactions, acquisitions and exit strategies
• Supporting strategic financial planning, including new fund launches, financing arrangements and treasury management
• Leading the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements for private funds and SPVs, including NAV calculations, distributions and expense allocations
• Reviewing general ledgers and reporting packs produced by third-party administrators
• Preparing investor, lender and internal reporting packs
• Producing and reviewing performance reporting, including IRR calculations, management fee and carried interest calculations
• Ensuring compliance with IFRS or local GAAP, depending on jurisdiction
• Preparing consolidation entries for acquisitions, disposals, share purchases and refinancings
• Working closely with Asset Management to ensure alignment between operational data and accounting records
• Monitoring liquidity, capital calls and investor distributions
• Supporting budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management for management entities

To be considered for this Fund Controller (Real Estate) opportunity, candidates should have:

• Accounting qualification (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)
• A strong academic background
• Progressive experience within real estate finance, either in-house at a real estate investment manager, within audit, or with a third-party administrator
• The ability to manage multiple deadlines and complex projects in a fast-paced environment
• A collaborative mindset and the ability to thrive in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment

To register your interest and for immediate consideration, please Apply Now.