Financial Controller – Hedge Funds | Dublin 2 | Up to €80,000
Location: Dublin 2 (Fully Office-Based)
Salary: Up to €80,000
Job Type: Permanent
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious and technically strong Financial Controller to join a rapidly growing investment business in Dublin 2. This is a unique chance to become one of the first 15 employees within the organisation and play a key role in building and developing the finance function during a significant growth phase.
We are seeking a qualified accountant with a strong hedge funds background, ideally combining experience gained within a Top 10 accounting firm and subsequent industry exposure within the hedge funds sector.
The Role
Reporting to senior leadership, you will take ownership of the end-to-end accounting, reporting, and control environment across a group of entities operating in multiple jurisdictions.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Managing the full accounting cycle across multiple legal entities
- Preparing and reviewing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting
- Ensuring compliance with both US GAAP and IFRS reporting requirements
- Developing and maintaining robust financial controls and governance frameworks
- Coordinating external audits and liaising with advisors across various jurisdictions
- Supporting regulatory, statutory, and management reporting requirements
- Driving process improvements and helping establish best-in-class finance operations as the business scales
- Partnering with senior stakeholders to support strategic growth initiatives
Requirements
- Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CPA or equivalent)
- Minimum of 3 years' post-qualified experience (PQE)
- Trained within a Top 10 accounting firm
- Strong hedge funds exposure gained in practice
- Ideally additional experience working within the hedge funds industry
- Excellent technical accounting knowledge with strong US GAAP and IFRS experience
- Proven financial reporting and control background
- Experience working across multiple entities and jurisdictions
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to thrive within a fast-paced, high-growth environment
What's on Offer
- Salary up to €80,000
- Opportunity to join a business at an early stage of its growth journey
- Significant exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision-making
- Broad and varied role with genuine scope for progression
- Dynamic and collaborative office-based environment in Dublin 2
Important
Applicants must have a valid visa and the unrestricted right to work in Ireland to be considered for this position.
If you meet the above requirements and would like to be considered, please send an updated copy of your CV to:
Laura O'Connor
Sigmar Accountancy
Email: loconnor@sigmar.ie
Mobile: 086 012 1211
