We are looking for an ambitious and financially talented professional to join our team as Financial Controller in Cologne. In this role you will assist with the oversight of the accounting, tax, treasury and certain corporate secretarial functions of real estate portfolios and legal entities across Europe. Additionally, you will gain exposure to other departments within the company such as acquisitions, capital markets, fund management, and property management. This role is initially offered as a two-year fixed term contract to cover parental leave, with the potential for a permanent position afterward.
Finance and Accounting:
Coordinate compliance of various accounting, tax and treasury matters with third-party service providers to ensure timely and accurate routine financial reporting
Review annual audited financial statements of the European portfolio under IFRS or local GAAP
Assist with the coordination of the auditing processes across the portfolio
Coordinate with the portfolio and asset management teams on routine lender and investor reporting as well as budgeting processes
Support the European management team on various operational and administrative matters
Acquisitions Support:
Support Acquisition’s team with financial due diligence (review of financial statements, coordination of outsourcing providers) on new acquisitions
Assist with onboarding of service providers (e.g. property managers, accountants, etc.) regarding the setup of accounting, treasury, and reporting standards
Your Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Tax or related vocational training required; Chartered Accountant (CA) or other related certifications a plus Work Experience: 3-7 years’ experience in real estate accounting or related field with at least 2 years of experience preparing and/or reviewing financial statements Language Proficiency: Exceptional written and verbal communication in German and English. Fluent in one additional European language is a plus (Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch or Italian) Skills:
Solid understanding of IFRS, German GAAP (HGB) as well as strong Excel proficiency is required
Ability to work autonomously while at the same time coordinating processes, working as part of different teams
Further a plus: knowledge of foreign withholding taxes; experience with real estate share and assets deals across Europe; experience with treasury management
Other Considerations
Stay active with an Urban Sports Club or Fitness First Black membership
Work in a modern office in the heart of Cologne, with a rooftop terrace and great views of the Cathedral
Your choice: a parking space in the city center, a fully covered Deutschlandticket or bike leasing
Employee Assistance Program, confidential support from mental health professionals for all life circumstances
One day of home office per week and flexible working hours to support a balanced work-life integration
Jamestown is a design-focused, vertically integrated real estate investment and management company with a 40+ year track record and approx. $14.2 billion assets under management (AUM) as of March 31, 2025. Jamestown´s mission is to transform spaces into innovation hubs and community centers. Jamestown Europe aims to acquire, revitalize, and operate large scale, historic industrial properties, bringing a unique brand of adaptive reuse development to the continent. Our European business is headquartered in Cologne, Germany and has offices in Amsterdam, London, Madrid and Lisbon. As of March 31, 2025, Jamestown Europe has approx. €1.0 billion of AUM. Click here for more information.
Hier ist Dein Können gut angelegt
We are looking for an ambitious and financially talented professional to join our team as Financial Controller in Cologne. In this role you will assist with the oversight of the accounting, tax, treasury and certain corporate secretarial functions of real estate portfolios and legal entities across Europe. Additionally, you will gain exposure to other departments within the company such as acquisitions, capital markets, fund management, and property management. This role is initially offered as a two-year fixed term contract to cover parental leave, with the potential for a permanent position afterward.
Finance and Accounting:
Coordinate compliance of various accounting, tax and treasury matters with third-party service providers to ensure timely and accurate routine financial reporting
Review annual audited financial statements of the European portfolio under IFRS or local GAAP
Assist with the coordination of the auditing processes across the portfolio
Coordinate with the portfolio and asset management teams on routine lender and investor reporting as well as budgeting processes
Support the European management team on various operational and administrative matters
Acquisitions Support:
Support Acquisition’s team with financial due diligence (review of financial statements, coordination of outsourcing providers) on new acquisitions
Assist with onboarding of service providers (e.g. property managers, accountants, etc.) regarding the setup of accounting, treasury, and reporting standards
Das ist Dein Fundament
Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Tax or related vocational training required; Chartered Accountant (CA) or other related certifications a plus Work Experience: 3-7 years’ experience in real estate accounting or related field with at least 2 years of experience preparing and/or reviewing financial statements Language Proficiency: Exceptional written and verbal communication in German and English. Fluent in one additional European language is a plus (Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch or Italian) Skills:
Solid understanding of IFRS, German GAAP (HGB) as well as strong Excel proficiency is required
Ability to work autonomously while at the same time coordinating processes, working as part of different teams
Further a plus: knowledge of foreign withholding taxes; experience with real estate share and assets deals across Europe; experience with treasury management
Hierauf kannst Du bauen
Stay active with an Urban Sports Club or Fitness First Black membership
Work in a modern office in the heart of Cologne, with a rooftop terrace and great views of the Cathedral
Your choice: a parking space in the city center, a fully covered Deutschlandticket or bike leasing
Employee Assistance Program, confidential support from mental health professionals for all life circumstances
One day of home office per week and flexible working hours to support a balanced work-life integration
Jamestown is a design-focused, vertically integrated real estate investment and management company with a 40+ year track record and approx. $14.2 billion assets under management (AUM) as of March 31, 2025. Jamestown´s mission is to transform spaces into innovation hubs and community centers. Jamestown Europe aims to acquire, revitalize, and operate large scale, historic industrial properties, bringing a unique brand of adaptive reuse development to the continent. Our European business is headquartered in Cologne, Germany and has offices in Amsterdam, London, Madrid and Lisbon. As of March 31, 2025, Jamestown Europe has approx. €1.0 billion of AUM. Click here for more information.
