Fund Controller - Vice President

JPMorgan Chase & Co.; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase & Co. in Bengaluru seeks an Alternative Fund Accounting & Financial Reporting Lead to set and drive objectives within the Global Special Situations Fund Controllers team.

You will oversee quarter-end statements, GAAP adjustments, and asset/debt appraisals, delivering insights to senior leadership. The role requires IFRS/US GAAP expertise, strong leadership, and mentoring Associates while coordinating audits, board materials, and cross-functional initiatives across private equity

Qualifications

• Hold CA/CPA/CMA qualification with at least years of progressive experience in fund accounting, reporting, controllership, or audit.
• Demonstrate 5+ years of leadership experience with accountability for quality, timelines, and team development.
• Apply deep understanding of alternative fund structures, including private equity, real estate, infrastructure, and hedge fund vehicles.
• Exhibit expert knowledge of IFRS and US GAAP with ability to resolve complex technical accounting matters.
• Analyze complex financial information with strong problem-solving skills and high numerical accuracy.
• Communicate clearly with senior management and external stakeholders, including presenting complex financial topics.
• Operate effectively under pressure while managing competing priorities and tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee quarter-end financial statements, GAAP adjustments, variance analysis, and asset/debt appraisals, providing direction on technical accounting.
• Serve as the technical accounting authority for IFRS and US GAAP, advising on complex accounting policy matters.
• Partner with GSS Finance leadership, the Investment Team, COO, Deal Support, and Marketing to translate portfolio activity into clear financial insights.
• Deliver daily reporting for the GSS team (P&L, cash, expenses), highlighting key drivers, trends, and portfolio impacts.
• Oversee accounting for portfolio companies, including wholly owned fund subsidiaries and operating companies.
• Direct fund administrators and review their work to ensure quality, accuracy, and timeliness of deliverables.
• Manage preparation and reconciliation of quarterly NAVs, fund financial statements, commitments, and related fund accounting activities across vehicles.
• Review NAV pricing and performance metrics (TWRs, IRR, Equity Multiple) across multiple funds and investment vehicles.
• Lead financial reporting reconciliations, control execution, and process improvements, and analyze investment financial statements to identify trends and risks.
• Lead tax and regulatory reviews, prepare materials for valuation and risk committees, and support fund board meetings (packs and minutes).
• Coordinate audits and stakeholder queries, approve funding requests with appropriate documentation, and mentor Associates/Analysts while leading cross-functional initiatives.

Skills

CA/CPA/CMA qualified

Leadership

IFRS/US GAAP

Fund accounting

Analytical ability

Stakeholder communication

Pressure handling

Education

CA/CPA/CMA certification

Job description

You are a strategic thinker passionate about driving solutions in "Alternative Fund Accounting & Financial Reporting". You have found the right team

As "Alternative Fund Accounting & Financial Reporting Lead" within our "Global Special Situations (GSS) Fund Controllers" , you will be responsible for setting and improving our organizational objectives, and ensuring their consistent accomplishment.

Job Responsibilities

• Oversee quarter-end financial statements, GAAP adjustments, variance analysis, and asset/debt appraisals, providing direction on technical accounting.
• Serve as the technical accounting authority for IFRS and US GAAP, advising on complex accounting policy matters.
• Partner with GSS Finance leadership, the Investment Team, COO, Deal Support, and Marketing to translate portfolio activity into clear financial insights.
• Deliver daily reporting for the GSS team (P&L, cash, expenses), highlighting key drivers, trends, and portfolio impacts.
• Oversee accounting for portfolio companies, including wholly owned fund subsidiaries and operating companies.
• Direct fund administrators and review their work to ensure quality, accuracy, and timeliness of deliverables.
• Manage preparation and reconciliation of quarterly NAVs, fund financial statements, commitments, and related fund accounting activities across vehicles.
• Review NAV pricing and performance metrics (TWRs, IRR, Equity Multiple) across multiple funds and investment vehicles.
• Lead financial reporting reconciliations, control execution, and process improvements, and analyze investment financial statements to identify trends and risks.
• Lead tax and regulatory reviews, prepare materials for valuation and risk committees, and support fund board meetings (packs and minutes).
• Coordinate audits and stakeholder queries, approve funding requests with appropriate documentation, and mentor Associates/Analysts while leading cross-functional initiatives.

Required qualifications, capabilities and skills

• Hold CA/CPA/CMA qualification with at least years of progressive experience in fund accounting, reporting, controllership, or audit.
• Demonstrate 5+ years of leadership experience with accountability for quality, timelines, and team development.
• Apply deep understanding of alternative fund structures, including private equity, real estate, infrastructure, and hedge fund vehicles.
• Exhibit expert knowledge of IFRS and US GAAP with ability to resolve complex technical accounting matters.
• Analyze complex financial information with strong problem-solving skills and high numerical accuracy.
• Communicate clearly with senior management and external stakeholders, including presenting complex financial topics.
• Operate effectively under pressure while managing competing priorities and tight deadlines.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities and skills

• Bring buyside exposure across private credit, private equity, distressed/stressed, and public/private securities.
• Demonstrate experience overseeing multiple funds and investment vehicles with end-to-end reporting and performance oversight.
• Showcase experience managing senior stakeholder relationships (Controllers, Portfolio Managers, auditors, administrators, investors).
• Evidence experience supporting valuation/risk committee forums and fund board governance deliverables.
• Lead cross-functional projects involving system implementations, process improvements, or regulatory change programs.
• Navigate global tax and regulatory considerations across investments and jurisdictions.