Interim Director of Fund Control
Interim Director of Fund Control
FTC
12 - 15 Month Contract
Central London
Overview
Pearse Professionals are supporting a leading global asset manager in seeking a Director of Fund Control to join its private markets fund management team in London on a 12-15 month fixed term contract.
You will lead the fund controlling, investor and financial reporting, treasury and operations activities for a range of institutional Private Credit funds, spanning commingled fund strategies and separately managed accounts, with both regional and global mandates.
Role
Lead, manage and develop a team of fund controllers, fostering a high-performing, collaborative culture.
Hold review and sign-off authority across BAU deliverables, NAV calculations, investor reporting, capital calls, distributions and financial statements.
Oversee the quarterly valuation and NAV process across the Private Credit portfolio, liaising with external service providers, auditors and counterparties.
Contribute technical and commercial input to fund structuring, treasury and capital planning, investor drawdowns and distributions, and FX and hedging.
Support new fund launches and lead operational projects, ensuring robust internal controls and a scalable platform.
Partner with digital colleagues to embed automation and new technology, enhancing efficiency and client experience.
What you’ll bring
Qualified chartered accountant (ACA, ACCA, CA, CPA or equivalent) in alternative asset management, private credit, real estate debt or private equity.
Proven experience leading or supervising a fund control or fund accounting team.
Strong technical knowledge of alternative fund structures (limited partnerships, trusts and managed accounts), with review and sign-off capability across NAV, investor reporting and capital processes.
Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills, up to board and investor level.
A mindset for automation, digitalisation and process improvement.
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