Lec- Associate

**JOB DESCRIPTION**
You are a strategic thinker passionate about driving solutions in financial analysis. You have found the right team.

As a LEC Associate in our Finance team, you will spend each day defining, refining and delivering set goals for our firm. You will have an opportunity to work on accounting & control on a monthly basis, including month-end close process, parent/child accounting, equity pick up, review of inter-entity breaks, and unnatural general ledger balance monitoring

**Responsibilities**:

- Conduct Legal Entity accounting and control on a monthly basis, including the month-end close process, parent/child accounting, equity pick up, review of inter-entity breaks, and monitoring of unnatural general ledger balances.
- Perform month-end analytical reviews of the legal entity to ensure completeness and accuracy of financial statements, and prepare various reports, including contributions to the Monthly Controller’s Book, Legal Entity and Line of Business financial commentary, and regulatory reporting requirements.
- Investigate, analyze, and resolve issues while responding to ad-hoc queries.
- Assist in the Booking Model review and ongoing compliance monitoring of Legal Entity Control Standards.
- Control intercompany activity, including providing variance commentary.
- Monitor the general ledger, including consolidation and netting.
- Participate in firmwide legal entity reporting projects, including infrastructure and process improvement efforts, and support other Controller initiatives as needed.

**Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills**:

- An interest in accounting and control processes
- Developing understanding of financial statement structures and US GAAP / IFRS or any local GAAP
- Comfort with daily, monthly or quarterly reporting cycles and strict deadlines
- Experience using or willingness to learn SAP, MS Office suite and/or data and business intelligence tools (Tableau, Alteryx, Python, etc)
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics (or related discipline) or equivalent experience
- Minimum 4 years’ working experience

**ABOUT US**

JPMorganChase, 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.

**ABOUT THE TEAM**

J.P. Morgan Asset & Wealth Management delivers industry-leading investment management and private banking solutions. Asset Management provides individuals, advisors and institutions with strategies and expertise that span the full spectrum of asset classes through our global network of investment professionals. Wealth Management helps individuals, families and foundations take a more intentional approach to their wealth or finances to better define, focus and realize their goals.

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.