accountant Boston, MA
Job description
As the Alternative Fund Services (AFS) - Fund Accounting Analyst you will deliver on JPMorgan's extensive solution for hedge fund, private equity, and fund of hedge fund clients seeking independent administration and custody services or to outsource their day-to-day operations. As a part of this team, you will have the responsibility for providing a premium quality client service to AFS Clients, ensuring deadlines are met at all times.
Job Responsibilities:
- Preparation/Review/Oversight of Net Asset Value Files and Review/Oversight of Daily Profit and Loss Calculations
- Preparation/Review of fund, share class, and investor allocations including calculations of management and performance fees
- Ensure all scheduled work is completed by agreed deadlines, checklists are signed and files contain all required documentation including ensuring all controls and procedures outlined in the procedures manual and general company policies are complied with across all groups
- Develop a thorough knowledge of our client base and building relationships with Investment Managers and other related third parties and create, maintain and update procedures for client specific deliverables
- Work closely with the new business team and client through the on-boarding process and on-going review of daily controls and communication of any new training or procedural changes to your team
- Work closely with your clients to resolve queries and providing first level account and with investment operations, reconciliations, investor relations and financial reporting teams to agree with internal deadlines to ensure external client deadlines are met
- Assist with training and coaching new team members as the group grows and ensure that technology available is being fully utilized in the most efficient manner. Report to management on MIS and ad hoc that issues that may arise
Required Qualifications, Skills and Capabilities:
- Bachelor degree required, degree preference is Finance, Accounting, or Economics
- 3+ years of Hedge Fund experience or work for Big 4 audit firms
- Thorough knowledge of the hedge fund & private equity environment including accounting for investor allocations, share classes, waterfalls calls/distributions processing and complex investment and securities processing
- Streamline operational processes to reduce risk and improve efficiency
- Excellent client service orientation and proven ability to deal with demanding clients
- Work closely with legal/compliance to ensure all funds are in compliance with the relevant regulatory authorities
- Ensure there is appropriate back up on each fund to cover holidays, absences and turnover
Preferred qualifications:
- Experience with private equity is a plus
- Strong knowledge of hedge fund products, analytical skills, communication skills and proven adaptability and ability to work in a high growth area
- Ability to lead and manage high performing teams, superior interpersonal skills, strategic thinker with proven track record
JPMorgan Chase & Co., 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.
As a part of our commitment to health and safety, we have implemented various COVID-related health and safety requirements for our workforce. Employees are expected to follow the Firm’s current COVID-19 or other infectious disease health and safety requirements, including local requirements. Requirements include sharing information including your vaccine card in the firm’s vaccine record tool, and may include mask wearing. Requirements may change in the future with the evolving public health landscape. JPMorgan Chase will consider accommodation requests as required by applicable law.
We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set, and location. For those in eligible roles, discretionary incentive compensation which may be awarded in recognition of individual achievements and contributions. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.
ABOUT THE TEAM
The Corporate & Investment Bank is a global leader across investment banking, wholesale payments, markets and securities services. The world’s most important corporations, governments and institutions entrust us with their business in more than 100 countries. We provide strategic advice, raise capital, manage risk and extend liquidity in markets around the world.
