Financial Controller

2 months ago

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States JPMorganChase Full time

Job Description
Step into a dynamic role at JPMorgan Chase as an Financial Controller. The Financial Control function is primarily focused on ensuring the accuracy, integrity and timeliness of the firm's books and records with an emphasis on general ledger, operating systems and infrastructure controls across the entire lifecycle of the business. Some of the most common functions and activities that are owned by Financial Controllers are MTD PL reconciliations, balance sheet reconciliation, balance sheet substantiation and GLRS reporting & governance, inter-entity control and governance, manual accounting / bookings to the GL, and operating systems and the month end close process & coordination.
As a Financial Control Associate, on the corporate controllers team, you will be responsible for weekly and month end close PL reconciliation and balance sheet substantiation, as well as reporting controls, and the month end close process and coordination.
Job Responsibilities:

  • Ensure the accuracy and validity of line of business general ledger balance sheet accounts, including adherence to the firmwide General Ledger Attestation (GLA) standards
  • Ensure adherence to P&L and Balance Sheet controls owned by Financial Control, including identifying and implementing opportunities for efficiency
  • Analyze, communicate, and resolve material variances between the general ledger and upstream systems, as defined by line of business
  • Work closely with various line of business controllers, middle office, business managers, technology and operations
  • Understand end-to-end flow of trading activities, booking models, product configurations, and trade economics to apply relative accounting policies and enhance control framework
  • Responsible for the integrity and accuracy of line of business income statement and balance sheet at month, quarter, and year-ends
  • Engagement in line of business initiatives and projects, be the financial control subject matter expert
  • Ability to proactively identify process and/or infrastructure enhancements and work with stakeholders to enact change
  • Oversee preparation of the firm's primary financial statements at quarter-end for use in the earnings release and Securities Exchange Commission filings
  • Control post-closing entries and consolidation adjustments
  • Perform various control procedures to ensure the integrity of reported financial results
  • Manage intercompany eliminations, a key component of the financial consolidation process
  • Enhance the overall control environment around the financial reporting function
  • Mobilize change wherever possible in order to simplify processes, enhance controls and create efficiencies

Required Qualifications, Skills, and Capabilities:

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • 3+ years of related experience
  • General Ledger accounting experience
  • Experience with financial reporting and month end close responsibilities & Understanding of Financial Products
  • Comfortable liaising with business and risk managers
  • Able to build and maintain partnerships within the various product aligned businesses and across other corporate financial, treasury, and accounting groups
  • Able to understand business drivers and requirements and influence middle and front office partners to deliver solutions to business issues and problems
  • Strong analytical skills: Ability to quickly understand workings of a complex processing system and general ledger systems across the infrastructure and their interrelationships and dependencies
  • Excellent desktop/spreadsheet/database skills
  • Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills, verbal and written communication skills
  • Able to multi-task in a constantly changing environment and the Ability to critically challenge with the goal of identifying control issues

About Us
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 offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set, and location. For those in eligible roles, we offer discretionary incentive compensation which may be awarded in recognition of firm performance and 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 childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.
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.
JPMorgan Chase is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans
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.

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