Corporate Finance - Corporate Controllers - Controller - Associate

Job description

JPMorgan Chase's Corporate Controllers is a global organization of about 1,500 colleagues, operating through a partnership among Corporate Accounting Policies, Corporate Regulatory Policy & Reporting and Corporate Financial Reporting, Corporate Sector Accounting, Global Finance Operations (GFO), Global Finance India, and Finance Platform Strategy & Controls. Working together, our strengths and resources enable us to ensure the integrity of the JPMorgan Chase consolidated books and records, and the results of individual legal entities within the Firm. The controllership function is focused on ensuring accountability and improving the organization's credibility. We focus on accounting, financial controls, systems and reporting.
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Corporate Sector (CSEC) Accounting supports all lines of business to deliver superior financial services to businesses and consumers around the world. CSEC Accounting provides an environment where leadership, excellence, integrity and diversity are among our core principles.

General Level of Responsibility/Decision Making:
· Independently analyzes, reports on, and explains financial data
· May manage a segment of the accounting area
· Provides direction for and conducts moderate to complex accounting projects and transactions analysis
· Has good judgment and independent decision making skills
· Develops policies and procedures
· Has a good understanding of all financial applications
· Provides financial information to management
· Maintains effective communication lines
· Prepare accurate financial statements and reports for management on a timely basis
· Responsible for month-end close process
· Investigate variances in account balances and provide explanations
· Assist in preparation and improvement of monthly accounting package
· Participate in project/business case reviews
· Develop and document processes
· Establish and maintain relationships with internal vendors and customers (i.e. Planning and Analysis teams, Business leads, Sourcing, Procurement, Accounts Payable, etc.)
· Communicate financial information to appropriate parties
· Understand accounting policies and procedures
· Understand policies and procedures related to merger activities

Desired profile

·  Preferably 3-5 years of related experience
·  Experience in project management and process improvement
·  Proven ability to interface with various levels of management
·  Experience with automated financial application systems, database, and worksheet tools
·  Strong business acumen and communication skills
·  Strong interpersonal and presentation skills
·  Team oriented
·  Strong organizational skills and attention to details