Financial Controller – Hedge Funds

Job Overview.

Experience: 5-7 YearsSector: Financial Accounting

Our client is a highly successful and rapidly growing alternative investment fund with approximately $1 billion in Assets Under Management (AUM). The firm manages capital on behalf of high-net-worth individuals and sophisticated investors across Ireland and the United States.

Operating from a small office in Dublin 2, the business forms part of a global investment platform with senior leadership located across Europe, Asia and the US.

Due to continued expansion, a newly created Financial Controller position has arisen to support the Head of Finance and help drive the finance function through its next phase of growth.

This is a broad and varied role offering exposure across all aspects of finance within a sophisticated investment management environment. Working closely with the Head of Finance, you will gain hands-on experience across financial reporting, taxation, payroll, audit coordination and day-to-day finance operations.

The successful candidate will enjoy significant visibility across the organisation and regular interaction with senior management, making this an exceptional opportunity for a finance professional seeking accelerated career development within the alternative investments sector.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Head of Finance across all aspects of the finance function.
• Assist with the preparation of quarterly financial and management reporting.
• Prepare and review consolidations and financial statements.
• Manage VAT returns and related compliance requirements.
• Assist with corporate tax returns and tax filings.
• Coordinate payroll processing and associated reporting obligations.
• Oversee payment runs and treasury-related activities.
• Support year-end audit processes across multiple jurisdictions.
• Liaise with external auditors, tax advisors and service providers.
• Assist with the ongoing development of financial controls and reporting processes.
• Contribute to finance projects and operational improvements as the business continues to grow

Qualifications & Experience:

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (ACA, ACCA or equivalent).
• Between 1–5 years PQE
• Big 4 or Top 10 practice-trained accountant preferred.
• Exposure to hedge funds, investment funds, asset management, financial services or alternative investments is highly desirable.
• Strong technical accounting and financial reporting skills.
• Experience with consolidations and multi-entity structures would be advantageous.
• Passionate about investment management, hedge funds and financial markets.
• Enthusiastic, energetic and eager to learn.
• Hands-on and willing to get involved across a broad range of responsibilities.
• Ambitious and motivated to develop their career within a growing business.

Please note this position requires 5 days on site in the company’s Dublin 2 office.

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