CONTROLLER – REAL ESTATE FUND PLATFORM – NT584
Our client is an international real estate investment platform operating across Luxembourg, Amsterdam, and the UK. The firm works closely with a leading global asset manager to oversee a broad portfolio of structures and investments, combining entity management, financial reporting, cash flow oversight, and regulatory coordination across the investment lifecycle. The Luxembourg office is now looking to hire a Controller to support both an existing real estate portfolio and the launch of a new fund.
The Role:
Accounting, Reporting & Compliance
Stakeholder Coordination & Governance
The Profile:
If you are interested in this position, or would like to discuss other roles that we are currently recruiting for, please forward your CV in English to Nicolas Tassin by applying online.
Greenfield is a Luxembourg recruitment agency specializing in the Accounting & Controlling, Operational Finance & Banking, Legal and Human Resources sectors. Offering superior results through its modular approach, Greenfield makes the recruitment process faster and easier
Our client is an international real estate investment platform operating across Luxembourg, Amsterdam, and the UK. The firm works closely with a leading global asset manager to oversee a broad portfolio of structures and investments, combining entity management, financial reporting, cash flow oversight, and regulatory coordination across the investment lifecycle. The Luxembourg office is now looking to hire a Controller to support both an existing real estate portfolio and the launch of a new fund.
The Role:
Accounting, Reporting & Compliance
- Oversee the accounting, reporting, cash management, and compliance matters of a portfolio of mid-level holding entities linked to real estate investments
- Ensure financial statements, including consolidated accounts where relevant, are prepared accurately and in line with internal standards and external requirements
- Coordinate yearly tax reporting packages and make sure all local obligations are met within deadline, including tax filings and other statutory requirements
- Monitor compliance with applicable legal, tax, and regulatory obligations across the entities under management
- Build strong working relationships with internal teams, external advisors, and governance professionals across the wider group
- Work closely with internal teams and external advisors on current and future investments across the real estate platform
- Contribute actively to acquisition and other transaction processes, helping ensure closings are completed smoothly and on schedule
- Support the management and monitoring of fund flows in coordination with the various stakeholders involved in the structure
- Develop a good understanding of legal documentation and transaction-related matters in order to support deal execution effectively
Stakeholder Coordination & Governance
- • Build and maintain strong working relationships with auditors, tax advisors, legal counsel, compliance teams, and other key stakeholders
- Support board members by preparing relevant materials and presenting financial and operational information to assist with decision-making
- Gradually take ownership of a dedicated portfolio of investments and entities, becoming a key contact for related internal and external parties
- Work in close collaboration with colleagues across the platform in a hands-on and integrated manner
The Profile:
- 4 to 8 years of relevant experience gained within the fund industry, a Big Four environment, or a trust / corporate services provider in Luxembourg
- Prior exposure to real estate fund structures is essential
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Controlling, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
- Solid background in bookkeeping and strong knowledge of Lux GAAP
- Experience with financial statement consolidation would be an advantage
- Comfortable working with legal documentation and transaction-related processes
- Able to manage several priorities at the same time and perform well under tight deadlines
- Organised, dependable, and capable of taking ownership of responsibilities
- Strong communication skills and relationship-building abilities with internal and external stakeholders
- Able to work both independently and as part of a team
- Fluent in English, both written and spoken; French, German, or another language would be an asset
- Good command of Microsoft Office; knowledge of accounting software would be a plus
If you are interested in this position, or would like to discuss other roles that we are currently recruiting for, please forward your CV in English to Nicolas Tassin by applying online.
Greenfield is a Luxembourg recruitment agency specializing in the Accounting & Controlling, Operational Finance & Banking, Legal and Human Resources sectors. Offering superior results through its modular approach, Greenfield makes the recruitment process faster and easier
Greenfield is a specialist talent advisory firm supporting leadership teams across Luxembourg’s financial, professional services, and corporate ecosystem, addressing complex hiring challenges through judgement, execution, and long-term partnership.
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