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 Opportunity
* Newly created role due to growth – your chance to build and lead a high performing team from day one
* Work on strategic, global initiatives across multiple jurisdictions
* Shape the future of finance at one of the world's leading alternative investment management firms
* Gain direct exposure to senior leadership and cross functional teams (including Operations, Tax, Legal and Investor Relations)
* Leverage cutting edge technology
The Role
* Build, lead and mentor a team of analysts while working closely with the Fund Accounting team in New York
* Oversee month end closing processes, financial statements, journal entries and reconciliations across multiple legal entities
* Focus 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 reporting
* Drive best practices in process, technology and reporting in a fast paced, evolving environment
The Requirements
* Proven experience working directly on funds – either Fund Controller, Financial Controller or
* Director in a Big 4 Audit firm or similar
* Understanding of financial reporting in a fund and / or fund accounting
* Strong leadership / leadership potential with the ability to build and develop a team
* Exceptional communicator and collaborator with a hands on, solution oriented approach
* Comfortable working in a dynamic, deadline driven environment with exposure to senior stakeholders
The Firm
* The firm offers an outstanding platform for ambitious professionals to thrive
* If 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