🌍 Investment & Accounting Manager/Controller (m/w/d) – Frankfurt | Global Family Office
📍 Frankfurt am Main – Bankenviertel
💶 100-110,000 EUR, plus guaranteed bonus
🏢 World-class Family Office
🗣️ Fluent German & strong English required
Hauser Recruiting is proud to be partnering with a prestigious family office based in Frankfurt's Bankenviertel. They are a highly successful German company that has evolved from a regional SME into a global enterprise.
This is an exciting opportunity to join the firm in a newly created, key position as Investment & Accounting Manager / Controller. You will act as the primary point of contact for all reporting-related matters, with responsibility for the management and oversight of complex investment and asset structures spanning multiple entities and jurisdictions.
A key requirement for this role is the ability to operate confidently at the most senior levels, while also remaining actively involved and responsible for the day‑to‑day activities.
Your Responsibilities
Accounting & Reporting
- Responsibility for the day‑to‑day accounting in accordance with HGB, including fixed asset accounting
- Review, reconciliation, and posting of all business transactions
- Preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements at both single‑entity and consolidated levels, in collaboration with tax advisors
- Preparation and reconciliation of provisions, accruals, and deferrals
- Reconciliation of balance sheet accounts and intercompany balances
- Preparation of VAT returns, statistical filings, and internal management reporting
- Delivery of ad‑hoc financial analyses and budget‑versus‑actual reporting
- Support in the preparation of annual tax returns, working closely with tax advisors and auditors
- Act as the primary interface with auditors, tax advisors, and external service providers
Investment Controlling & Reporting
- Monitor and analyse investment performance, including cash flows, returns, and valuations
- Track capital calls, distributions, and the ongoing performance of portfolio companies and funds
- Maintain and reconcile investment and asset overviews, including private equity and real estate portfolios
Liquidity Management & Treasury
- Support the preparation of liquidity planning and cash flow forecasts across the group
- Manage payment processes and maintain effective relationships with banking partners
- Ensure the efficient and compliant use of funds in line with internal policies
- Support the implementation and ongoing development of centralised cash management structures across the group
Compliance & Internal Controls
- Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies
- Supporting the development and monitoring of an effective internal control system (ICS)
- Assisting with corporate and structural matters
Budgeting & Strategic Support
- Supporting budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
- Assisting management with financial and strategic decision-making
- Conducting ad-hoc analyses to support decision-making
Your Background
- Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or a comparable qualification
- Several years of relevant professional experience (minimum 3–5+ years) ideally in a family office, investment company, private equity environment, or auditing. Other areas of financial/professional services would be considered if experience is relevant.
- Strong knowledge of accounting under HGB
- Experience working with complex corporate and investment structures
- Advanced Excel skills and experience with common accounting and reporting tools (e.g. DATEV)
- Structured, independent, and solution‑oriented approach to work
Personal Skills
- High level of discretion, integrity, and trustworthiness
- Strong analytical skills with a high degree of numerical proficiency
- Hands‑on mindset combined with an entrepreneurial approach
- Strong communication skills and a confident, professional presence
- Ability to operate effectively in a dynamic, lean, and fast‑paced environment
- Fluent German (written and spoken) and good English skills; French is an advantage
What Is On Offer
- Challenging and diverse role in an exclusive environment
- Direct collaboration with decision-makers
- Flat hierarchies and short decision-making processes
- Attractive compensation package including bonus
- 30 days of annual leave
- Office located in the heart of Frankfurt am Main