We are looking for an ambitious and financially talented professional to join our team as Financial Controller in Amsterdam. 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.
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 or Dutch) 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
Work in a modern office in the vibrant Schinkel District in a dynamic and international team.
Stay active with a ClassPass membership.
Receive confidential support from (mental) health professionals for all life circumstances via the Employee Assistance Program.
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 employs more than 650 people worldwide with 11 global offices, including headquarters in Atlanta and Cologne. Current and previous projects include One Times Square and Chelsea Market in New York, Industry City in Brooklyn, Ponce City Market in Atlanta, Ghirardelli Square in San Francisco, the Innovation and Design Buildings in Boston and Lisbon, the Schinkel Portfolio in Amsterdam, and Groot Handelsgebouw in Rotterdam. For more information, visit www.jamestownlp.com.
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 employs more than 650 people worldwide with 11 global offices, including headquarters in Atlanta and Cologne. Current and previous projects include One Times Square and Chelsea Market in New York, Industry City in Brooklyn, Ponce City Market in Atlanta, Ghirardelli Square in San Francisco, the Innovation and Design Buildings in Boston and Lisbon, the Schinkel Portfolio in Amsterdam, and Groot Handelsgebouw in Rotterdam. For more information, visit www.jamestownlp.com.
