Position Overview:
Neuberger Berman AIFM is looking for a Fund controller to take responsibility for the fund accounting, valuation, structuring and operations of several Luxembourg funds, supporting the launch of new products and strategies. The person will report to the Chief Financial Officer and Conducting Officer Finance and Valuation and will support as well the preparation of period financial reporting for the AIFM.
Primary Responsibilities:
Governance, Control and New Fund Strategies
- Support the AIFM’s overall financial reporting (corporate and fund), planning, budgeting, forecasting and performance
- Provide finance insight to the CFO, to support informed decision making
- Active participation in new fund structuring and onboarding new strategies
- Manage liquidity and capital structure
- Ensure all regulatory and statutory financial submissions are completed on time
- Enhance the processes and procedures, working with the wider finance and non-finance teams
- Oversight the activity of service providers preparing initial and ongoing Due Diligence and periodic reporting to the Board and other AIFM governing bodies
Operational Accounting
- Working closely with all governance functions to maintain a strong control environment
- Responsible for managing the fund operational processes (capital call/distribution/etc.), liquidity management (expense payments, deal funding, cash projections)
- Ensure fund financial information are timely, accurate and communicated appropriately to the service providers (fund administrator, depositary, external evaluator, auditors, tax)
- Preparing the material for valuation committee
- Preparation of interim and annual financial statements. Production of monthly, quarterly and annual management reporting.
Key Requirements / Qualifications: (essential unless otherwise stated)
- Fluent in English
- Qualified accountant (ACCA, CPA, CFA or equivalents). Fund accounting experience (preferable at least 10-12 years post qualifications) in BIG 4 into Private Equity department or as financial director into AIFM. Knowledge of Lux GAAP (IFRS and US GAAP familiarity welcome)
- Confident, with the ability to deal with multiple internal clients. High integrity, discretion and professional judgment. Flexible, highly organized, adherence to internal deadlines and appropriate escalation any issues. Entrepreneurial mindset aligned with high-growth, multi-asset AIFM platform
- Self-starter, able to work independently whilst ensuring engagement with the wider finance and non finance team members
- Experience in ELTIF and Evergreen products with monthly NAV cycle preferred
- Advanced excel skills
Neuberger is an equal opportunity employer. The Firm and its affiliates do not discriminate in employment because of race, creed, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, citizenship status or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact [email protected].
Learn about the Applicant Privacy Notice.