Fund Controller

Gullspång Re:food Invest is an investment company driven by its guiding principle ‘Food is Solvable’ that outlines Re:food’s purpose to support companies solving the most pressing challenges across the food and agriculture system for future generations. Re:food believes this mission represents the most significant business opportunity of our time.

Re:food invests in companies who scale solutions to reverse humanity’s impact on our planetary boundaries while ensuring an ethical foundation for everyone. Re:food has four key investment themes: sustainable supply chains, healthy diets, sustainable proteins and fats, and healthy soils. With offices in Stockholm, San Francisco, and Boston, they are excited to be expanding the team. We have got the assignment to find Re:food’s new Fund Controller interested in food and agriculture to join the Stockholm office. 

Some main partnerships in the Re:food portfolio are Planted, Oatly, NewLeaf, Agreena, Nick’s, and Motatos.

To be able to deliver and enjoy being part of Re:food’s close-knit team, you will need to have an excellent fit with Re:food’s five core values:

•     Meaningful: We only engage in activities with positive transformative impact on society and the biosphere
•    Valuable: We strive to create the maximum possible financial and non-financial value in every situation
•    Trustworthy: We earn trust by acting with integrity and respect towards all forms of life
•     Courageous: We dare to act on our convictions
•     Positive: We recognize things for what they are; Our focus on creating the best possible outcome gives energy to the team and the Re:food ecosystem

If you believe you have a strong fit with Re:food’s purpose and core values and want to work in an entrepreneurial environment, you are the one we are looking for.

The position is in Stockholm City, and you will report directly to the COO, Daniel Nyander. 

Job description:

The position involves leading or assisting in all aspects of the fund financials as well as improving efficiency of operations and processes.

•  Lead or assist with all aspects of the firm’s finance and accounting functions
•  Manage, coordinate, and oversee external vendors such as fund administrator and auditors etc.
•  Ensure investor and compliance reports are prepared properly.
•  Assist with the quarterly valuation process.
•  Lead the annual audit and tax reporting processes.
•  Contribute to enhancing existing policies and procedures, specifically internal processes related to financial reporting.
•  Support COO in responding to investor requests and ad hoc queries for internal and external parties.
•  Assist in preparing capital allocations, capital calls, and distribution calculations, including carried interest calculations and management fee calculations.
•  Analyse and reconcile bank statements, investment activity, income, and expense accruals.    Perform accounting, budgeting, cash flow management, and other financial analyses.

Profile description:

•   Passionate about the purpose of Re: food to transform the Agrifood system into a healthier and more sustainable state.
•   Bachelor’s or master’s degree in finance or accounting.
•   Outstanding analytical skills with attention to detail.
•   Strong accounting and finance technical background with business acumen.
•   Experience in financial modelling.
•   Demonstrated ability to be proactive, structured, and efficient.
•   Demonstrated strong communication and presentation skills with external and internal stakeholders.
•   Demonstrated project management skills.
•   Flexible, open, and eager to learn.
•   Ability to work in the office in Stockholm.
•   Fluent in English.