What are the responsibilities and job description for the Asset Management - Campbell Global - Fund Controller, Vice President position at JPMorgan Chase?
Campbell Global, a subsidiary of J.P. Morgan, is a renowned global investment manager specializing in forestland. Based in Portland, Oregon, we have nearly 40 years of experience in managing 5.5 million acres worldwide for various institutional investors. As part of the Alternatives platform within Asset Management, we offer a unique opportunity in the field of forestland management and value creation.
As a Fund Controller within the Alternatives platform of Asset Management at Campbell Global, you will play a crucial role in launching and overseeing the development of daily accounting, financial reporting, and coordination with professional service providers for our new private equity fund. You will work closely with our Controller and Director of Accounting to ensure the organization’s Accounting function is top-notch. Your key responsibilities will include ensuring accurate valuation of the fund, managing the Fund’s general ledger, fulfilling reporting requirements, overseeing the precise completion of the financial statements, and ensuring the accurate completion of day-to-day functions.
Job Responsibilities
- Prepare timely and accurate Net Assets Values (NAV), financial statements (income and expense accruals), commitments and other fund accounting output for subsequent review
- Review all Cash, AP and AR activities and monitor P&L accounts and activities to ensure accuracy and investigate any unusual variances and transactions.
- Work in partnership with the investment and analysis team to produce portfolio management information
- Work cross-functionally with other departments (Client Accounting, Legal Entity Controllers, Operations, Legal, etc.) and assist in any ad-hoc requests from management or other departments.
- Reconcile and oversee the work of staff and ensure that the reporting to institutional investors and private clients is completed in an accurate and timely manner
- Lead the completion of the Annual Financial Statements and audit
- Lead regulatory reporting across all relevant jurisdictions
- Lead tax related analysis and associated work
- Conduct other tasks in the effective running of the business and future growth initiatives.
- Represent Campbell Global at all levels while maintaining positive public relations.
Required qualifications, capabilities and skills
- 5 years of progressive experience performing fund accounting and financial reporting
- Strong knowledge of financial reporting standards including U.S. GAAP and IFRS
- Experience reviewing portfolio company financials and valuation models
- Ability to work cross-functionally and respond to various stakeholders needs
- Skilled in contributing and bringing value to management meetings and committees
- Advanced communication skills, both oral and written
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Proactive worker who can work independently and resourcefully
- Outstanding time management and communication skills
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance
Preferred qualifications, capabilities and skills
- 1 year of supervisory experience including direct supervision, coaching and mentoring
- CPA certification or equivalent preferred
