Fund Controller, Director (Energy Transition Fund)

InfraRed Capital Partners•New York, NY

5d•$170,000 - $200,000•Hybrid

About The Position

InfraRed Capital Partners (“InfraRed”) is a leading international mid-market infrastructure asset manager with a 25-year history of successful development and stewardship of essential infrastructure. InfraRed manages US$13bn of equity capital for global investors across listed and private funds, employing both core and value-add strategies. With a global presence spanning offices in London, Frankfurt, Madrid, New York, Miami, Sydney, and Seoul, InfraRed leverages the expertise of over 160 professionals. As part of SLC Management, the institutional alternatives and traditional asset management business of Sun Life, InfraRed benefits from significant scale and a global platform. For more information, please visit www.ircp.com.

Requirements

Previous experience in a role such as Fund / Financial Controller, Valuations or fund finance is required.
Degree qualified with a strong academic record.
Strong infrastructure / energy transition fund management experience with a rounded financial, risk and commercial awareness and proficiency analysing financial statements is beneficial.
Strong knowledge and experience of valuations, cash flow forecasting, liquidity management and private fund reporting; experience supporting complex transactions and structuring is advantageous.
Understanding of the US regulatory environment with respect to open-ended funds; experience working within a controlled environment with strong governance and compliance expectations.
Advanced project management skills with the ability to multi-task, manage complex processes and conflicting priorities, and deliver accurate, high-quality work to tight deadlines.
Proven ability to work well within a multi-disciplinary team and contribute at a senior level to strategic, business development and operational matters.
Demonstrable experience developing relationships with, and managing, multiple internal and external stakeholders with sometimes conflicting objectives (including institutional investors and third-party service providers).
Proficient in Microsoft Office (particularly Excel and PowerPoint) and comfortable working with detailed financial models and data sources/terminals.
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to engage at a Senior/Institutional Investor level.
Experience managing and developing junior colleagues.

Nice To Haves

CFA, CPA, ACA and/or MBA a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead preparation of IRETF quarterly reports, assist with annual accounts, sustainability (ESG) reporting, quarterly valuations and investor returns (routine and ad-hoc), and present financial information to investors and internally as required.
Lead, develop and implement best practices around investment valuation; coordinate with valuation advisers and auditors to ensure robust, timely and well-documented outcomes.
Oversee and manage the treasury function for IRETF including banking facilities, letters of credit, foreign exchange management/hedging (as applicable), monitoring and managing cash positions, cash flow forecasting, investor drawdowns and distributions, and subscriptions to and distributions from investments.
Liaise with NYC and London finance teams.
Maintain regular, well-prepared communication with investors conducive to repeat business, including supporting/leading engagement at AGMs, LPACs and ad-hoc investor meetings; respond to investor queries accurately and on a timely basis.
Assess future capital requirements; assist with preparation of investor materials and participate in investor presentations and due diligence processes.
Provide fund-level and structuring support to IRETF transactions led by the investment team, including acquisitions, refinancings, restructurings and exits; support the finance team with the establishment and administration of any new vehicles required for acquisitions, co-investments or portfolio enhancements.
Identify, evaluate and manage value enhancement initiatives to maximise portfolio value and improve yield/returns in coordination with investment and asset management colleagues.
Prepare and present approval papers as required to internal committees and boards; ensure compliance with fund documentation, internal processes and delegated authorities.