Financial Controller - Associate

You are a strategic thinker passionate about driving solutions in Financial Control . You have found the right team.

As a Financial Controller - Associate within our Financial Control team, you will be a strategic thinker, passionate about promoting solutions in Financial Control (Banking business). You will work closely with various teams, manage the monthly consolidation of our income statement and balance sheet, and participate in all aspects of the production of the monthly financial variance analysis report. This role provides an opportunity to understand the workings of a complex processing system and general ledger systems across the infrastructure and their interrelationships and dependencies.

Job Responsibilities :

• Work closely with Project Management team, Product Controller, Ref Data and operations
• Understanding of accounting schema and to review for the in scope projects
• Raising projects defects in a timely manner and escalate to stakeholders
• Develop and maintain financial reports and schedules
• Control post-closing entries and consolidation adjustments
• Perform various control procedures to ensure the integrity of reported financial results
• Participate in all aspects of the production of the monthly financial variance analysis Report
• Support ad-hoc requests for financial information received from across the firm

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills: 

• Proficient desktop/spreadsheet/database skills. Proficient organizational and problem-solving skills. Proficient verbal and written communication skills. Basic understanding of the firm’s products
• Comfort liaising with business and risk partners while building and maintaining relationships. Ability to critically challenge with the goal of identifying control issues. Ability to understand business drivers and requirements and influence others to deliver solutions
• Ability to quickly understand workings of a complex processing system and general ledger systems across the infrastructure and their interrelationships and dependencies
• Over 7 years of relevant work experience in same industry or Controllership or Accounting domain. Respond promptly to both planned and emerging business requests and needs
• Ability to build trusting relationships and establish credibility with peers, managers and stakeholders
• Engage with relevant stakeholders to escalate issues before it becomes a risk. Demonstrates a willingness to learn from experience and apply that learning on the job
• Remain professional, helpful, and responsive to client/customers’ needs while adhering to JPMC standards

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related business field
• Basic knowledge of industry standards and regulations for US GAAP

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.

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.