AVP, Financial Reporting Manager-Hedge Funds(T) recruitment

Assistant Vice President, Financial Reporting, Hedge Fund Services
About J.P. Morgan Worldwide Securities ServicesJ.P. Morgan Worldwide Securities Services (WSS) is a premier securities servicing provider that helps institutional investors, alternative asset managers, broker dealers and equity issuers optimize efficiency, mitigate risk and enhance revenue. A division of JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., WSS leverages the firm's global scale, leading technology and deep industry expertise to service investments around the world. It has $15.9 trillion in assets under custody and $6.7 trillion in funds under administration. For more information, go to www.jpmorgan.com/visit/wss.
JPMorgan Hedge Fund Services delivers an extensive solution for Hedge Fund and Fund-of- Hedge Fund clients seeking independent administration and custody services or to outsource their day-to-day operations

Manage the financial statement reporting process by coordinating efforts of clients, fund accounting, legal, auditors and fund administration personnel.
Manage the production of the Fund's annual and quarterly financial statements to clients, auditors and investors.
Review all financial statements prior to release to clients and the auditors.
Lead in the audit coordination of the clients' annual reporting process.
Provide client and auditors with appropriate supporting documentation for annual statements.
Review all required SEC filings before submission.
Supervise staff.
Lead audit update calls.
Manage all other financial reporting responsibilities.
Lead the training of staff on financial reporting roles and responsibilities.
Assist the VP in the recruiting and interview process.
Ensure 100% o evidence of review when preparing and reviewing statements.Assist the VP in administrative corporate reporting

Qualifications

Minimum of 8-10 years in the financial services industry and 7 years in the hedge fund industry
Bachelor degree required, degree preference is Finance, Accounting or Economics, CPA and/or MBA preferred
Strong technical understanding of the investment company industry including a strong knowledge of the GAAP Accounting standards and International Financial Reporting Standards.
Professional and proactive approach to work, problem solver
Leadership Motivation
The ability to manage change and deliver results
Strong communication skills both oral and written
Advanced analytical skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Strong client service orientation
Strong organizational skills, concerns for quality accuracy and working to strict deadlines
Ability to manage a high performing team
Very good computer skills, in particular ExcelAttention to details