Job Description Altus Partners have partnered with a Leading Alternative Investments Firm that is looking to bring on a Head of Fund Accounting to oversee a certain business area and to manage the team of finance professionals overseeing all aspects of the financial and management accounting and reporting in relation to all investments managed by the business area. The Requirements The role will work directly with the CFO and will be expected to be a self-starter and able to research and conclude upon various issues alone. The role will be required to liaise with senior stakeholders around the business and all members of the business area. The Head of Fund Accounting will also ensure an appropriate level of delegation and responsibility is given to all team members. Main Responsibilities to include: Provide support and guidance in relation to a broad range of issues such as leverage, foreign exchange hedging, valuation, governance and regulatory oversight. Manage the team providing all financial and management reporting for the numerous strategies as well as a well-established global real estate portfolio of direct, indirect and overseas investments to include monthly and quarterly pricing, management accounts, performance reporting, budgeting and board reporting. Manage relationships of the Finance team has with senior level client contacts as well as service providers Oversee the coordination of the annual audit process for the different entities including liaising with auditors, supervising the production and timely filing of financial statements and reporting of consolidations. Ensure high standards in all reporting to clients and that ad-hoc queries are dealt with promptly by the appropriate team members. Act as an escalation point for any operational or accounting issues incurred by service providers and ensure that reporting received is adequate for all client requirements. Provide ongoing advice in relation to the current shape of the portfolio and assessments of investment options or complex transactions. Support the front office teams in all financial aspects of acquisitions and disposals of properties and structures and lease transactions including cash management, accounting for transactions and provision of appropriate support to the investment managers and asset managers. Advise the front office investment teams on finance and operational matters in relation to the funds under management. Provide an ongoing review of current accounting policies and lead implementation of any new accounting standards including transition planning. Assist with strategy decisions for the portfolio and associated procedures, objectives and constraints. Requirements: ACCA / ACA (or equivalent). 8 years post-qualification experience. Real Estate / Private Debt / Credit / Direct Lending Fund Experience Experience in managing a team Experience accounting and reporting on a large portfolio of investments within a Global Investment Management Attention to detail Good understanding of financial approaches, tools and techniques