JP Morgan Chase – Vice President – Fund Controller J.P. Morgan

The Corporate Institute; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorganChase in Bengaluru seeks an experienced Alternative Fund Accounting and Financial Reporting Lead to set and advance organizational objectives within the Global Special Situations fund. You will guide technical accounting, governance, and portfolio-level reporting while partnering with finance, COO, and investment teams.

The role emphasizes leadership, accountability for quality and deadlines, and the ability to translate complex activity into actionable insights for senior management and

Qualifications

• Hold CA/CPA/CMA qualification with progressive experience in fund accounting or audit.
• Demonstrate leadership with accountability for quality and timelines.
• Strong understanding of alternative fund structures and associated reporting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee quarter-end statements, GAAP adjustments, and variance analysis.
• Act as technical accounting authority for IFRS and US GAAP on complex matters.
• Translate portfolio activity into clear financial insights with senior stakeholders.
• Deliver daily GSS reporting (P&L, cash, expenses) with key drivers and trends.
• Direct fund accounting for portfolio companies and sub-entities, ensuring timeliness.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

IFRS & US GAAP

Education

CA/CPA/CMA

Job description

Job Description:

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

As Alternative Fund Accounting and 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.

About the Company:

JPMorganChase, one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world’s most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.

We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company.

We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.

Location : Bengaluru, India.