The Role

Reporting directly to the Managing Partners, you will own all financial, accounting, tax, and audit functions across the firm, spanning both the management company and the fund vehicles. This is a senior, hands-on role combining statutory reporting, regulatory compliance, investor reporting, and day-to-day financial management.

Management Company

• Own the financial statements and management accounts for the management company and associated entities
• Manage the annual audit process and the relationship with external auditors
• Oversee payroll, benefits administration, and employee expense management
• Maintain and improve internal financial controls, policies, and procedures
• Prepare and manage the operating budget and financial forecasts
• Manage banking relationships, treasury, and cash flow

Fund Finance & Investment Operations

• Oversee all fund-level financial reporting and accounting alongside external fund administrators
• Review and approve NAV calculations, capital account statements, and investor allocations
• Manage the preparation of audited financial statements for the fund vehicles
• Support the structuring and administration of new fund vehicles, co-investments, and managed accounts
• Maintain fund waterfall models and performance fee calculations, including carried interest, profit participation, and management fees on an investor-level basis
• Ensure accurate and timely investor reporting, including capital call and distribution notices
• Lead quarterly valuation reviews of private/illiquid investments with the investment team and third-party appraisers

Tax & Regulatory Compliance

• Manage US, UK, and international tax compliance across the management company and fund structures, including partnership tax returns, VAT, and PAYE
• Coordinate with external tax advisers on structuring matters across both jurisdictions
• Ensure compliance with regulatory capital requirements and prepare relevant financial regulatory returns
• Maintain awareness of FATCA, CRS, and other investor reporting obligations

Strategic & Cross-Functional Support

• Act as the primary point of contact for all finance, tax, and audit matters
• Manage the relationship with the third-party administrator, ensuring deliverables are accurate and timely
• Provide financial analysis and modelling to support strategic decisions, including new product launches, hiring plans, and capital allocation
• Support investor due diligence by preparing and reviewing financial materials
• Partner with legal counsel on fund documentation, fee arrangements, and contractual obligations
• Build and manage the finance function as the firm scales, including future hires