Financial Controller - Associate

Job Description
Join JPMorgan as a Financial Controller and be a part of a dynamic team driving accuracy and excellence in the firm's financial record-keeping. With a focus on Balance Sheet and P&L reconciliation, General Ledger reporting, and financial data consolidation, you will have the opportunity to bring your analytical skills and attention to detail to the forefront while making a real impact on the success of the business.
As a Financial Controller within the Financial Control team, you will work with skilled professionals primarily focusing on ensuring the accuracy, integrity and timeliness of the Firm's books and records, with special emphasis on controls over general ledger, operating systems and infrastructure across the entire lifecycle of the business. Some of the most common functions and activities you will own are Balance Sheet and P&L reconciliation, Balance Sheet substantiation, inter-entity controls, manual bookings to the general ledger, and the month end close coordination for your line of business.
Job Responsibilities

• Manage and support the consolidation of JPMorgan Chase financial data at month-ends,
• Ensure the accuracy and validity of general ledger accounts, including adherence to the firm-wide General Ledger Reconciliation & Substantiation (GLRS) standards,
• Ensure adherence to Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet controls owned by Financial Control, including identifying and implementing opportunities for efficiency,
• Oversee, analyse, communicate, and resolve material variances between the General Ledger and upstream systems,
• Establish and manage relationships with various Line of Business controllers, Product Controllers, Legal Entity Controllers, Middle Office, Business Managers, Technology and Operations and other functions across global locations,
• Identify gaps in current reconciliation process and participate in the implementation of new controls and strategic solutions

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Economics, other numerical fields,
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in Banking, Accounting or within other Finance function, including prior people management responsibilities,
• Understanding of General Ledger accounting concepts (Balance Sheet, P&L), knowledge of investment bank products (derivatives, bonds, loans etc.),
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency in working with large datasets,
• Excellent command of business English and communication skills (both written and spoken),
• Self-driven attitude with good organizational and problem-solving skills, focused on constant improvement,
• Comfort liaising with business and partners while building and maintaining strong working relationships,
• Ability to balance multiple priorities and execute in a constantly changing environment.

About Us
J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to the world's most prominent corporations, governments, wealthy individuals and institutional investors. Our first-class business in a first-class way approach to serving clients drives everything we do. We strive to build trusted, long-term partnerships to help our clients achieve their business objectives.
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.
About the Team
Our professionals in our Corporate Functions cover a diverse range of areas from finance and risk to human resources and marketing. Our corporate teams are an essential part of our company, ensuring that we're setting our businesses, clients, customers and employees up for success.
Global Finance & Business Management works to strategically manage capital, drive growth and efficiencies, maintain financial reporting and proactively manage risk. By providing information, analysis and recommendations to improve results and drive decisions, teams ensure the company can navigate all types of market conditions while protecting our fortress balance sheet.