Corporate Controllers - Financial Controller - Associate

JPMorgan Chase - Columbus, OH

Full-time - Mid Level

Columbus, OH

1,001-5,000 employees

Credit Intermediation and Related Activities

About the position

As a Financial Controller - Associate within JPMorgan Chase's Corporate Controllers, you will play a crucial role in supporting firm-wide retention, executive, and other HR accounting activities. This position involves managing monthly accounting processes, ensuring compliance with US GAAP, and providing accurate financial information to management. You will also lead process improvement projects and maintain effective communication across a global organization.

Responsibilities

• Manage monthly accounting processes, reporting, and analysis for areas supported and understand global balance sheets
• Conduct and understand complex accounting projects and transactions
• Develop and document policies and procedures for managed areas
• Understand and comply with policies and procedures related to merger activities
• Ensure financial information is fairly presented in accordance with US GAAP and Firm policies
• Provide timely and accurate financial information to management
• Support internal and external audit activities and inquiries with a controls mindset
• Establish and maintain relationships with internal customers
• Lead process improvement projects
• Maintain effective communication lines across a global organization
• Participate in and document project/business case reviews

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required
• 4 years of relevant experience required in accounting or finance, with demonstrated career progression
• Experience with General Ledger bookings and oversight of monthly close processes including balance sheet reconciliation/substantiation, journal entries, and variance analysis
• Strong US GAAP accounting knowledge
• Proven ability to interface with various partners and customers; strong interpersonal and presentation skills
• Strong analytical and financial skills with a track record of execution against deliverables
• Creative self-starter with strong initiative, ability to take ownership and work independently as well as contribute to the broader team

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor's degree preferably in Accounting or Finance
• Big Four public accounting experience, large corporate experience and/or CPA strongly preferred
• Structured mindset with process/continuous improvement orientation and automation or intelligent solution experience preferred