A very large investment management firm, building a global finance function in Dublin – is hiring for a newly created, high-impact role within the team.This is an opportunity for a driven, experienced accountant to join in a leadership position, build and shape a new team and play a key role in strategic global finance initiatives.The OpportunityNewly created role due to growth – your chance to build and lead a high performing team from day oneWork on strategic, global initiatives across multiple jurisdictionsShape the future of finance at one of the world's leading alternative investment management firmsGain direct exposure to senior leadership and cross functional teams (including Operations, Tax, Legal and Investor Relations)Leverage cutting edge technologyThe RoleBuild, lead and mentor a team of analysts while working closely with the Fund Accounting team in New YorkOversee month end closing processes, financial statements, journal entries and reconciliations across multiple legal entitiesFocus on accounting for entities and trading subsidiaries across a variety of products (equities, fixed income, Private Equity strategies, Real Estate etc.)Partner with auditors to coordinate timely and accurate financial and investor reportingDrive best practices in process, technology and reporting in a fast paced, evolving environmentThe RequirementsProven experience working directly on funds – either Fund Controller, Financial Controller orDirector in a Big 4 Audit firm or similarUnderstanding of financial reporting in a fund and / or fund accountingStrong leadership / leadership potential with the ability to build and develop a teamExceptional communicator and collaborator with a hands on, solution oriented approachComfortable working in a dynamic, deadline driven environment with exposure to senior stakeholdersThe FirmThe firm offers an outstanding platform for ambitious professionals to thriveIf you're ready to take your fund accounting career to the next level, contribute to global strategic initiatives, and build a legacy in Dublin, this role will offer you that opportunity