What are the responsibilities and job description for the Asset Management – Fund Controller (Private Credit) – Vice President position at JPMorgan Chase?
The Product Administration Team seeks a Fund Controller with significant post- qualification experience, with relevant experience in Private Credit investment funds. You will have “open-end” and “closed end” Fund accounting and Fund Control background to assist with the financial management and reporting of a various funds structured to meet client needs, and includes client and internal reporting requirements. We also seek candidates with experience working with a team of finance professionals and someone that can work independently with a ‘can do’ attitude.
As a Fund Controller (Private Credit) - Vice President within Asset Management, you will oversee the financial operations of private credit funds and work closely with an experienced group of seasoned professionals. You will be involved in all aspects of financial reporting, accounting, tax, internal controls, and oversight of service providers. You will own core functional responsibilities and participate in tactical and strategic initiatives in partnership with senior leadership.
Job responsibilities
• Oversee the month-end and quarterly pricing, financial and regulatory reporting and financial statements, and accounting for private credit funds. Review and analyze the communication of financial performance, and interact with Investor Relations, Internal Financial Reporting, fund administrators, and other parties.
• Ensure that all investments are accounted for in accordance with U.S. GAAP and other local GAAP as needed. Conduct technical accounting research and ensure appropriate application to private credit investments.
• Prepare and review cash flow, profitability, and return/performance analyses used for portfolio management decision-making.
• Focus on multiple underlying portfolio reviews and interact with investment/deal team members; research and report on market and industry trends/updates with regard to valuation policies.
• Execute a risk-focused oversight model that addresses all aspects of Fund Operations, including monthly/quarterly net asset values, capital calls, distributions, expenses, as well as oversight of month-end and quarterly pricing.
• Lead and participate in various fund-related initiatives, and evaluate all aspects of proposals (e.g., prospectus/offering document language, trading/operational model, distributions, expense structure, etc.) to identify solutions to launch/modify the product.
• Prepare materials to summarize oversight results, escalate key issues, and report initiative status to the funds’ governing bodies.
Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills
• 7 years’ experience in the investment management industry, preferably with private credit experience; strong technical accounting skills with an emphasis on investment company accounting.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate issues, propose and implement solutions, and consider all downstream implications.
• Demonstrated thought leadership and the ability to influence and achieve results. Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills; ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner in any format.
Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills
• CPA preferred.