Campbell Global - Director of Finance - Executive Director

Campbell Global is a leading global investment manager focused on forestland and timberland management. We are widely recognized as an authority on both forest management and timberland investing. Based in Portland, Oregon, we have nearly four decades of experience in forestland management and value creation. A pioneer in the field, over the last 40+ years we have managed 5.5 million acres (2.2 million hectares) worldwide for pension funds, foundations, and other institutional investors. Campbell Global is a subsidiary of J.P. Morgan. 

As a Director of Finance within Campbell Global, you will collaborate with key stakeholders to propel strategic business growth and transformation. Your role will involve developing and implementing business strategies and priorities, as well as supporting daily operations. As a member of the Leadership Team, you will play a pivotal role in various executive-level projects and initiatives, serving as a trusted business manager across all operational areas. Your collaboration with stakeholders across diverse business areas, including Finance, Operations, Technology, Business Transformation, Risk, and business support functions (Control Management, Legal, Audit, and Compliance) will be crucial in executing business strategies, achieving project goals, enhancing controls, initiating technology advancements, and improving processes.

The successful candidate will be highly motivated, results oriented, professional with strong analytical skills as well as high personal standards. 

Location: Portland, Oregon

Job responsibilities

• Manage and own end to end business priority projects, strategic initiatives and work streams 
• Ensure the business is run in an efficient and controlled manner
• Partner with other business-aligned functional areas (including Sales, Marketing, Legal, Risk & Controls, HR, Compliance, Technology and Operations) with respect to change management initiatives
• Identify internal control/process issues or inefficiencies and own solutions (business process reengineering, control environment) and policy/procedure enhancement/governance
• Act as a central contact for internal control partners (across Control Management, Risk, Audit, Legal and Compliance)

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Minimum of 10 years of finance work experience
• Detail oriented, strategic thinker with skills in analysis, problem solving, and acute decision making
• Experience leading projects, dealing with competing priorities, and working within a matrix support environment
• Ability to understand and analyze business processes, products, and initiatives to identify risks, improve processes, and develop innovative solutions
• Experience operating at scale in a global environment, balance of strategic mindset and pragmatic execution experience
• Strong team management skills and ability to influence and lead cross-functions teams across an organization
• Strong financial management skills including analysis and recommendations with context of global macro and product drivers
• Familiarity with various financial valuation methodologies, waterfall constructs, and GAAP and FASB accounting rules
• Ability to innovate, multitask and present information in a clear and concise manner
• Superior written and verbal communication skills including presentations to large groups of people

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Knowledge of investment management business, knowledge of Alternative Investments a plus
• Undergraduate degree is required (finance major preferred); MBA, CFA, CAIA a plus
• Timberland and forestry management experience preferred (5+ years)

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 offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set and location. Those in eligible roles may receive commission-based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation, paid in the form of cash and/or forfeitable equity, 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 childca