Fund Controller (Path to CFO) Wanted at Successful Multi-$bn Investment Manager
- Recruiter
- O'Connell Resourcing
- Location
- London, UK
- Salary
- Competitive salary
- Posted
- 21 Sep 2020
- Closes
- 30 Sep 2020
- Ref
- 1717018420
- Job role
- CFO
- Sector
- Accounting - Public practice
- Experience level
- Manager
An investment manager with exposure to both the private and public markets in the tech space is looking to add a fund controller/junior CFO to their London office, located in Mayfair. This person will be expected to take on the CFO designation in due course. This firm which currently manages around $3bn has done exceptionally well since its inception and has seen annual performance levels consistently in double digit territory.
You will need to be a qualified accountant and have worked in a reputable investment manager and had exposure to fund accounting, valuations and ideally corporate/financial accounting. The remit on offer is a broad one and beyond providing oversight over an extensive network of external service provider you will also be carrying out the valuations for private equity investments and also be heavily involved in the strategic development of the business.
This company's success has relied heavily on the calibre of its lean team and the collaborative environment it operates in and as such it has very high standards for potential new employees. As a result the financial rewards and earning potential are equally as high. This role and the challenges it presents is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking take a substantial step up in their career providing they have the right mind-set and background to do so.
Qualifications / Skills Requirements:
You will need to be a qualified accountant and have worked in a reputable investment manager and had exposure to fund accounting, valuations and ideally corporate/financial accounting. The remit on offer is a broad one and beyond providing oversight over an extensive network of external service provider you will also be carrying out the valuations for private equity investments and also be heavily involved in the strategic development of the business.
This company's success has relied heavily on the calibre of its lean team and the collaborative environment it operates in and as such it has very high standards for potential new employees. As a result the financial rewards and earning potential are equally as high. This role and the challenges it presents is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking take a substantial step up in their career providing they have the right mind-set and background to do so.
Qualifications / Skills Requirements:
- Must have a minimum of a 2:1 from a Redbrick University. Strong Academics are an absolute must.
- Qualified accountant
- Relevant experience working in a finance/operations role at a leading private equity house / hedge fund / asset manager.
- Analytical and inquisitive mind-set, with a rigorous attention to detail
- A dynamic person with a professional outlook is a must