Fund CFO/Fund Controller – Private Debt

About the role

The Fund CFO/Fund Controller – Private Debt role is responsible for leading and managing the US Infrastructure Debt Fund CFO team. Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and managing the US Infrastructure Debt Fund CFO team
• Providing direction, coaching and oversight across fund accounting, financial reporting, fund operations, governance and control activities
• Acting as the senior financial and operational lead for the US Infrastructure Debt platform
• Ensuring the timely and accurate execution of all fund-level accounting, reporting, governance and investor deliverables
• Owning the end-to-end oversight of fund structures across multiple credit funds and separately managed accounts
• Partnering closely with Investment, Investor Relations, Legal, Tax, Compliance and Operations teams to support strategic business initiatives, fund launches, investment execution and platform growth
• Leading the review and approval of quarterly and annual financial statements, investor reporting packages, capital activity and performance disclosures
• Overseeing key third-party service providers including fund administrators, auditors, tax advisers and other external partners
• Driving operational excellence through the enhancement of processes, controls, governance frameworks and technology solutions
• Supporting transaction structuring, financing activities, new product development and complex fund initiatives
• Managing fund liquidity, cash forecasting, facility oversight and capital planning
• Serving as a senior representative of the Infrastructure Debt business with investors, regulators, auditors and internal governance committees

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead and manage the US Infrastructure Debt Fund CFO team
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of vehicle financial statements
• Liaise with third service providers and interface with investors on information requests
• Manage fund financial statements, investor reporting, audits, tax reporting and regulatory requirements
• Partner with senior stakeholders across investment, finance and operational functions
• Support complex transactions, fund launches, financing arrangements and strategic growth initiatives
• Manage fund liquidity, cash forecasting, facility oversight and capital planning
• Represent the Infrastructure Debt business with investors, regulators, auditors and internal governance committees

Requirements

Requirements include:

• Significant experience within alternative investment fund finance, with deep expertise across Infrastructure Debt, Private Credit, Infrastructure or Private Equity fund structures
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline; CPA or equivalent professional accounting qualification strongly preferred
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing and developing high-performing teams within a fund accounting, fund finance or fund operations environment
• Strong understanding of closed-end fund structures, investor allocations, capital call and distribution mechanics, partnership accounting and fund governance
• Proven experience overseeing fund financial statements, investor reporting, audits, tax reporting and regulatory requirements for institutional investment vehicles
• Ability to partner effectively with senior stakeholders and influence decision-making across investment, finance and operational functions
• Experience supporting complex transactions, fund launches, financing arrangements and strategic growth initiatives within an alternatives platform
• Strong commercial judgement and ability to translate complex financial, legal and operational matters into clear business recommendations and action plans
• Exceptional organisational, project management and problem-solving skills, with the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced and evolving environment
• Prioritizing the responsible and ethical use of data and AI outputs
• Advanced proficiency in financial modelling, Excel and fund reporting systems, with a track record of driving operational improvements through technology and process optimisation

Qualifications

Qualifications include:

• Significant experience within alternative investment fund finance, with deep expertise across Infrastructure Debt, Private Credit, Infrastructure or Private Equity fund structures
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline; CPA or equivalent professional accounting qualification strongly preferred
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing and developing high-performing teams within a fund accounting, fund finance or fund operations environment
• Strong understanding of closed-end fund structures, investor allocations, capital call and distribution mechanics, partnership accounting and fund governance
• Proven experience overseeing fund financial statements, investor reporting, audits, tax reporting and regulatory requirements for institutional investment vehicles
• Ability to partner effectively with senior stakeholders and influence decision-making across investment, finance and operational functions
• Experience supporting complex transactions, fund launches, financing arrangements and strategic growth initiatives within an alternatives platform
• Strong commercial judgement and ability to translate complex financial, legal and operational matters into clear business recommendations and action plans
• Exceptional organisational, project management and problem-solving skills, with the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced and evolving environment
• Prioritizing the responsible and ethical use of data and AI outputs
• Advanced proficiency in financial modelling, Excel and fund reporting systems, with a track record of driving operational improvements through technology and process optimisation

Skills

Skills include:

• Significant experience within alternative investment fund finance, with deep expertise across Infrastructure Debt, Private Credit, Infrastructure or Private Equity fund structures
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline; CPA or equivalent professional accounting qualification strongly preferred
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing and developing high-performing teams within a fund accounting, fund finance or fund operations environment
• Strong understanding of closed-end fund structures, investor allocations, capital call and distribution mechanics, partnership accounting and fund governance
• Proven experience overseeing fund financial statements, investor reporting, audits, tax reporting and regulatory requirements for institutional investment vehicles
• Ability to partner effectively with senior stakeholders and influence decision-making across investment, finance and operational functions
• Experience supporting complex transactions, fund launches, financing arrangements and strategic growth initiatives within an alternatives platform
• Strong commercial judgement and ability to translate complex financial, legal and operational matters into clear business recommendations and action plans
• Exceptional organisational, project management and problem-solving skills, with the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced and evolving environment
• Prioritizing the responsible and ethical use of data and AI outputs
• Advanced proficiency in financial modelling, Excel and fund reporting systems, with a track record of driving operational improvements through technology and process optimisation

Benefits

At DWS, you'll have access to a range of benefits which you can choose from to create a personalized plan unique to your lifestyle. These benefits include:

• Healthcare
• Company perks
• Retirement plan

Pay

The salary range for this position in New York is $203,000 to $255,000.

Schedule

Details on the hybrid working model will be provided during the interview process.