Equifind are looking for a highly motivated and driven Fund Controller to work with one of the most impressive venture funds on the market 🚀
To date they boast well over £4bn AUM with 150+ investments spread across pre-seed, series A & B throughout early stage tech founders, repeat founders and major disruptors across UK, Europe and most recently the US. They are fundraising again, and have an exceptional track record of return, commitment and investment making them one of the best in the industry
They are looking to hire a mid-senior fund finance professional to oversee the running of four funds, with total commitments of £2.1bn including management of funds. You’ll be focussing your time on 60% fund accounting & 40% operations with ad-hoc projects, deal closing and fundraising responsibilities. Alongside this there will be management of two direct reports, with further plans to expand who will be managing the more operational side of the rol
e.
What will you be doi
ng?Fund accounting (IF
* RS)Preparation, production and review of quarterly reports, ensuring timely and accurate report
* ingEnsuring the accounting for all fund activities including initial and follow-on investments, management fees, expenses, valuations, capital calls and distributions are in line with I
* FRSManaging external accountants to resolve queries and ensure rapid, accurate reporti
* ng.Assist in the liaising with, and preparation of material for audito
* rs.Prepare/oversee and confirm the accuracy of capital calls, distributions, capital account statements and other ad hoc reporting to invest
ors
Fund Administration and Operat
* ionsResponsible for cash flow monitoring and management of the F
* undsResponsible for ensuring timely deal completion, liaising with fund administrators and internal team members such as legal and investment le
* ads.Assist with the portfolio analysis and valuat
* ion:Liaising with investment managers to review and refine the valuations of holdi
* ngs;reviewing and reporting on key performance indicators of the portfolio;
* andworking with internal teams to provide analysis and reporting on portfolio deployment and performance for investor report
* ing.Assist with the preparation of material required for advisory committee meeti
ngs.
Operational Accounting and Opera
* tionsMonitoring cash flow for the UK, US and European ent
* itiesOversee monthly reporting for UK, US and European opera
* tionsWork with other finance team members to help prepare the consolidated quarterly reporting to ensure accurate and timely repo
* rtingOversee the preparation of the UK and German financial statements in line with relevant accounting stan
* dardsAssist with relevant tax matters and computations, including Corporation and Sales
Tax.
What do you need to
* apply?Qualified accountant (preferably audit tr
* ained)At least 3-5 years experience of working in a fund finance function, ideally within venture capital/private equity
* sectorStrong analytical
* skillsIn-depth knowledge of accounting principles, regulations, and standards (e.g., IFRS,
* GAAP)Experience of process improvement and documen
* tationGood interpersonal and communication
skills
Benefits i
* nclude:£90,000 - £100,000 base
* salaryDiscretionary annua
* l bonusEmployer pension contr
* ibutionPrivate hea
* lthcare25 days annua
* l leaveHybrid working – 3 days in
office