Financial Controller

You are a strategic thinker passionate about driving solutions in Finance You have found the right team As a Financial Control professional in our Corporate Sector you will spend each day defining refining and delivering set goals for our firmThe Firmwide Financial Control FFC team is accountable for the integrity of the books and records of the Firm LOBs and leading large-scale data infrastructure accounting standard and business process change management events The regional locations covered by FFC include EMEA Europe Middle East Africa North America and Asia The organization closely examines the general ledger operating systems and infrastructure controls across the entire lifecycle and diverse product scope of the investment bank to ensure the firm s financial information is accurately depicted for reporting and regulation purposes This financial information is used by analysts to assess the firm s financial position by management to make sound financial decisions by investors to make informed decisions and by regulators to supervise and examine the firm appropriately The most common functions and activities owned by FFC include but are not limited to the following financial analysis consolidation reporting balance sheet reconciliation and substantiation general ledger reconciliation reporting governance inter-entity control and governance manual accounting bookings to the general ledger and operating systems and executing the month end close process Job Responsibilities Work closely with line of business controllers middle office and operations to ensure understanding of monthly profit and loss Manage the monthly consolidation of JPMorgan Chase income statement and balance sheet Understand the allocations methodologies as well ownership of allocation engine for the firm Develop and maintain financial reports and schedules Run month end controls prepare manual entries and assist closing 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 Flash Report Support ad-hoc requests for financial information received from across the firm Required qualifications capabilities and skills Bachelor s degree in Accounting Finance or related business field with prior work experience of 2-4 years Basic knowledge of industry standards and regulations Proficient desktop spreadsheet database skills Proficient organizational and problem-solving skills good 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 Preferred qualifications capabilities and skills Chartered Accountancy or CPA degree desirable but not must for the role 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 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 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