Fund Controller at Rockfield
Requirements
- Over 5 years experience
- In a finance controller or audit role, preferably within real estate
- Background in fund management and collaboration with auditors and financial partners across markets
- Knowledge of IFRS or local GAAP
- Sharp financial insights and strategic thinking
- English proficiency, French would be an advantage.
Rockfield Real Estate is a vertically integrated investment manager, developer, and property operator focused on sustainable residential and student housing across Europe. The Fund Controller will take ownership of financial reporting processes, maintain oversight across multiple markets, and play a key role in driving Rockfield’s portfolio performance.
About Rockfield
Rockfield Real Estate is a leading, fully integrated real estate company specializing in the investment, development, and management of sustainable rental housing across Europe. Headquartered in Amsterdam, Rockfield focuses primarily on student housing and residential real estate, creating modern, community-driven living environments for students and young professionals.
With a real estate portfolio exceeding 8,000 homes and a total value of approximately €2 billion, Rockfield has established itself as a trusted operator and investor in the European housing market. The company aims to expand its portfolio to €3 billion within the next one to two years, driven by strong institutional partnerships and a long-term commitment to sustainability. Guided by its mission to “invest in, develop, and manage sustainable housing for future generations,” Rockfield delivers affordable, high-quality properties that meet the evolving needs of urban living. The company combines an entrepreneurial mindset with short communication lines and a forward-thinking approach, leveraging smart data analysis and digitalization to enhance performance, returns, and operational efficiency.
Vacancy: Fund Controller
Rockfield is seeking a detail-oriented and ambitious Fund Controller to strengthen its finance team. In this key role, they will be responsible for delivering accurate and timely financial reporting, ensuring clarity and transparency across all operations. By transforming financial data into actionable insights, the Fund Controller will support strategic decision-making and contribute to improving portfolio performance. With strong expertise in accounting, tax, and financial reporting, they will ensure the quality, accuracy, and efficiency of all processes.
Key responsibilities include leading real estate accounting and tax processes across Europe, ensuring the highest standards of financial reporting under both Local GAAP and IFRS. The Fund Controller will oversee treasury management, liquidity planning, and forecasting to maintain optimal cash flow, ensuring obligations are met while maximizing fund efficiency and portfolio performance. They will also manage complex transaction structuring, refinancing, and portfolio optimization initiatives, integrating fiscal and legal considerations in line with Rockfield’s long-term investment objectives. Additionally, they will monitor fund performance, coordinate capital calls and distributions, and supervise the preparation and review of tax models and financial statements.
Serving as a key liaison between internal stakeholders -including investment and fund management teams- and external partners such as administrators, auditors, tax advisors, and financial institutions, the Fund Controller will ensure accuracy, transparency, and compliance across all financial operations. Their ability to manage these relationships effectively will be essential to maintaining consistency, quality, and trust throughout the reporting and execution process.
Analytical, Collaborative, and Forward-Thinking
The idóneo candidate will combine technical proficiency in accounting, tax, and reporting with a strategic, solution-oriented mindset. They will continuously seek to streamline processes, improve efficiency, and enhance the quality of financial insights presented to stakeholders.
A resilient and adaptable professional is essential—someone capable of navigating complexity, anticipating challenges, and providing clear, data-driven recommendations that support long-term value creation. Collaboration lies at the heart of this role: the Fund Controller will work closely with Rockfield’s European teams, leveraging collective expertise to deliver excellence and consistency across the organization.
“We are seeking a Fund Controller who shares our entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to excellence. This role is central to strengthening our financial operations and supporting Rockfield’s mission to invest in sustainable, high-quality housing for future generations.” – Juan Manuel Acosta, CIO & Head of Spain
Rockfield’s finance team, driven by precision and purpose, plays a central role in advancing the company’s mission to develop and manage sustainable housing for future generations. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a tangible impact within a forward-thinking organization that blends entrepreneurial agility with institutional rigor.
The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field, with solid knowledge of IFRS or Local GAAP. Fluency in English is essential, and knowledge of French is considered an advantage. Experience with fund or investment structures will be highly valued.
Interested?
Rockfield is working with Top of Minds to fill this vacancy.