Fund Controller – 10 month contract with path to permanency
Location: London (Hybrid – 3 days in office)
Compensation: up to £85,000 base + bonus (paid upon completion of contract)
Brewer Morris is delighted to partner with a global real estate investment manager to recruit a Fund Controller within their specialist Debt Investments team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high-performing finance function in a dynamic and growing business.
This role is a 10-month maternity cover contract with strong potential to become permanent. You’ll play a key role in managing mezzanine debt funds and separate accounts, providing oversight across accounting, reporting, and loan servicing.
Key Responsibilities
* Oversee accounting, consolidation, and reporting for debt funds using Yardi, including quarterly and annual financial statements and investor reporting.
* Manage audits and tax compliance processes, liaising with external advisors.
* Take ownership of cash management, investor calls, and distributions.
* Act as the main point of contact for fund managers, portfolio teams, and administrators.
* Oversee loan agency and servicing, including deal setup, compliance testing, and waterfall management.
* Support fund structuring, due diligence, and new debt investment activities.
Candidate Profile
* Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA) with in-house experience.
* Exposure to debt investments or fund finance is essential.
* Knowledge of loan agreements and operational clauses.
* Advanced Excel skills; Yardi experience is a plus.
* Commercial mindset with excellent communication and problem-solving skills.