Fund Accountant / Controller - Senior Consultant

Job description

At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence. We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. ​ Join EY and help to build a better working world. Fund Accountant / Controller – Senior Consultant The opportunity As a Senior Consultant within our Fund Accounting & Controlling team, you will take ownership of a portfolio of Real Estate and Private Equity clients, providing high‑quality financial reporting and fund controlling services. Your role includes reviewing monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting packages; annual accounts under LuxGAAP, IFRS, and US GAAP; and foreign‑to‑local GAAP conversions. You will focus on fund controlling activities such as cash‑flow and liquidity monitoring, capital activity oversight, performance and fee calculations, NAV review processes, and investor reporting coordination. As a senior team member, you will supervise junior accountants, support workflow structuring, and ensure consistent quality across your client portfolio. Your key responsibilities Act as the main client contact, understanding their operating model and fostering long‑term, trusted relationships. Coordinate and review: Annual accounts (LuxGAAP, IFRS, US GAAP) Management and financial reporting packages Other regulatory or statutory reporting as required by client operations Oversee fund controlling activities, including: Review of fee calculations (management fees, performance fees, carried interest/waterfall) NAV oversight, reconciliations, and variance analysis Investor reporting coordination and validation Work closely with auditors, depositaries, AIFMs, administrators, and other stakeholders. Manage engagement economics: invoicing, quotations, workload planning, and timely resolution of queries. Coach, review, and guide junior colleagues; provide feedback and contribute to professional development within the team. Support continuous improvement initiatives aimed at digitalisation, process optimisation, and enhanced reporting quality. Skills and attributes for success Excellent relationship‑management skills and a client‑service mindset. Strong analytical and interpretation skills related to financial and operational data. Ability to manage priorities, take ownership, and drive deliverables to completion. Ability to work independently while supporting and developing junior talent. To qualify for the role, you must have University degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or similar. 2–4 years of relevant experience in Fund Accounting, Fund Controlling, Audit, or related fields. Experience with Real Estate and/or Private Equity fund structures. Good knowledge of LuxGAAP; familiarity with IFRS and/or US GAAP is a strong asset. Professional accounting qualification preferred (ACCA, CPA, CFA, or equivalent). Ideally, you’ll also have Hands‑on experience with: Capital activity (calls/distributions) Performance fee or waterfall calculations Investor reporting Fluency in English; French or another European language is an advantage. Experience working in a Big 4 or fund administrator. What we offer you At EY, we’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more . Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today. To help create the best experience during the recruitment process, please describe any disability-related adjustments or accommodations you may need. EY | Building a better working world EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets. Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow. EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi-disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories. Our offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and pre-screening requirements. The candidate acknowledges that all information provided must be accurate.