Senior Fund Controller

Equifind are supporting a global household name in private equity to hire a Senior Fund Controller as they build out their growing CLO business.

This is a role about building not running what already exists. Youll define how the finance function evolves as the product scales from early ramp-up right through to a mature fully operational issuance programme with real ownership over the shape it takes rather than inheriting someone elses setup.

Youd sit as the financial owner of the manager entity controlling the debt issuers waterfalls NAV and collateral reporting oversight fee income and returns on retained notes and building the reporting and control framework as the platform grows.

Its backed by a group with serious capital and a strong track record but youd be working in a newer part of the business one where youll have real influence over how the fund is run and space to put your own stamp on it.

Key duties include:

• Design build and stress-test interest and principal waterfalls across the firms credit products acting as the final point of challenge before figures are relied upon
• Lead and take ultimate accountability for the preparation and review of annual financial statements and issuer-level reporting packs directing the full audit process with appointed auditors
• Own the management entitys books and records end-to-end ensuring capital accounting is accurate and defensible across all investor classes
• Take full oversight responsibility for NAV collateral valuation and position reporting delivered by external administrators holding them to account on quality and timeliness
• Drive the production of quarterly management accounts cash flow schedules and internal reporting for the group presenting directly to senior leadership
• Own final sign-off on periodic reports from the trustee and collateral administrator ahead of distribution to investors and rating agencies

Experience required:

• Chartered accountant preferably trained in an audit firm
• A minimum of six years experience within a CLO or leveraged finance platform
• Demonstrated experience overseeing external administrators and NAV production including review and challenge of third-party valuations accruals and reporting
• High attention to detail
• Ability to work autonomously with minimal guidance
• Strong communicator

Package on offer:

The package on offer is competitive and commensurate with the market. Theres also a performance-based bonus generally considered to be at the upper end of the market when compared with competitors. The fuller benefits package can be shared with candidates during consultation.