Director, Fund Accounting Amsterdam • Robert Half

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Our international client is a leading global investor, who continues to be a dedicated partner to visionary founders and investors seeking to build dynamic businesses and create long-term value. Guided by the conviction that entrepreneurs can be incredible agents of transformational change, the firm combines a collaborative global approach, sector-specific expertise, a long-term investment horizon, and a deep understanding of growth drivers to partner with and scale innovative businesses around the world.

We are seeking A Director of Fund Accounting (m/f/x), who is a seasoned accounting professional to join their Investment Fund Operations Team in Amsterdam. This individual will play a pivotal role in managing fund operations and financial reporting for their Dutch investment platform. As a senior team member, the candidate will lead and mentor junior staff, enhance accounting processes, and serve as a key liaison across global finance, legal, and tax functions. The candidate will also be involved with the German management company.

The successful candidate will provide leadership and expertise across fund and corporate accounting activities within the Dutch investment platform.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and ensure accurate record keeping and fund accounting for Dutch Cooperatives and related Dutch, German, and Luxembourg subsidiaries
• Support in transaction management (investment closings, sales, distributions)
• Supervise the preparation and review of share reconciliations, capital activity summaries, and other complex investment breakdowns
• Coordination of the annual audit and the preparation and/or review of financial statements, tax filings, and regulatory submissions
• Manage the Accounts Payable process end-to-end, including invoice review, allocation approval, and payment execution
• Oversee cash management, including bank reconciliations and liquidity tracking
• Take ownership of the monthly and quarterly close process, ensuring timely and accurate reporting
• Mentor and guide junior staff, fostering knowledge transfer and professional development
• Together with the Vice President Finance work on strategic improvements and efficiency gains
• Accounting of the German management company

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration (Dutch HBO-level or higher); a Master's degree or professional qualification (e.g., RA, CPA) is preferred
• Minimum of 5-10 years of progressive accounting experience, ideally within private equity or asset management
• Expertise in fund accounting and familiarity with investment structures across jurisdictions (NL, LU, DE)
• Significant proficiency in Microsoft Excel including links, reference formulas/lookups, and pivot tables (Macro skills a plus)
• PowerBI, Alteryx, or other data analytic software knowledge is a plus
• Adept at navigating complex accounting systems; experience with Yardi, Investran, or similar is a plus
• Fluent in Dutch and English, both written and spoken
• Well organized, analytical, flexible and meticulous with leadership capabilities
• Proactive, collaborative, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced, global environment
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a professional presence
• A strong team player with a solutions-oriented mindset and a commitment to continuous improvement

Interested?
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