Your Responsibilities 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. 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 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 About us 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 .