Seeking an Experienced Controller to oversee financial operations in our Global Alternatives Investment Solutions team to manage financial operations within the Global Alternatives Investment Solutions team. 

 

As a Fund Accountant on the the Asset Management team you will work closely with an experienced group of professionals while being involved in all aspects of financial reporting, accounting, tax, internal controls and oversight over service providers. The Hedge Fund Solutions team supports the JPMorgan Alternative Asset Management business that has $22 billion in assets and includes customized portfolios, fund of hedge funds, private credit, and cross alts portfolios. You will own core functional responsibilities and participate in more tactical and strategic initiatives working with senior leadership.

Job Responsibilities

Assist in the oversight of month-end and quarterly pricing, financial reporting and accounting for the private credit 40 Act interval fund and private funds. Focus on multiple underlying portfolio reviews and interaction with investment/deal team members.Research and report on market and industry trends/updates with regards to 40 Act valuation policies.Assist in the Operational Due Diligence process with strict focus on tax review, compliance, and fund suitability for potential investments. This will include interaction with the fund’s tax provider, deal team and legal members to coordinate review and approval process.Ensure tax strategies are appropriately implemented within the fund and investments operating and reporting structure. Strong understanding of investment suitability surrounding 40 Act investments required. Assist in the review of quarterly/annual financial statements for the private equity tender fund including all regulatory filings (N-Port, N-CSR, etc.).Ensure that all investments are accounted for in accordance with US GAAP and other local GAAP as needed. Conduct technical accounting research and ensure appropriate application to private equity investments. Review and analyze the communication of financial performance to the Board of Directors and Senior Management.Prepare monthly and quarterly reporting process. Interaction with IR, Internal Financial Reporting and other parties. Prepare and review cash flow, profitability and return/performance analyses used for portfolio management decision-making.

 

 

Required Qualifications, Capabilities and Skills

7 or more years of hedge fund of fund, private credit funds experienceStrong technical accounting skills with an emphasis on private credit/40 Act accounting, must be a subject matter expert in all aspects of SEC reporting obligations for private credit interval funds. A thorough understanding of hedge fund accounting, financial & tax reporting and fund administrationExcellent communication skills, both written and oral, including the ability to interact with all levels of the organizationStrong problem solving, analytical, and decision-making abilitiesTeam player, highly motivated, self-starter with strong organizational/multi-tasking skillAbility to adapt to a rapidly changing business and technical environmentBachelor’s degree in accounting 

 

Preferred qualifications, capabilities and skills

 

CPA preferred