Automation-Driven Financial Controller

J.P. Morgan Chase & Co.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 98,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

JP Morgan Chase in Columbus, OH, seeks an experienced financial professional to lead automation, controls, and real estate project accounting. You will manage general ledger close, revenue and expenditure analysis, and fixed asset setup, ensuring GAAP compliance and robust controls.

You will coordinate global real estate accounting, perform reconciliations, and support audits. The role emphasizes process improvement, data accuracy, and collaboration with management and partners.

Qualifications

• Minimum education: Bachelor's degree in Quantitative Management, Finance, Accounting or related field plus five years' experience in Financial Controller or Accounting Manager roles, or Master's degree plus three years' experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and support automation initiatives to improve process efficiency and data accuracy.
• Build new process controls and strengthen control framework for risk management and compliance.
• Coordinate accounting of global real estate construction projects with analysis, reconciliations, reporting, tax adjustments, and fixed asset setup.
• Perform general ledger close and accounting activities, including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Review capital project expenditures for proper accounting treatment per GAAP and firm policies.
• Reconcile capital and expense spending to the general ledger; conduct CIP analyses for accuracy and compliance.
• Review and improve key accounting processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Provide financial information and analysis to management; support internal and external audits.

Skills

Alteryx

Tableau

Excel VBA

Data manipulation

Process automation

Financial reporting

General ledger close

Fixed asset accounting

Depreciation analysis

SAP

Databricks

Oracle Essbase

Excel

PowerPoint

OneNote

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quantitative Management, Finance, Accounting

Master's degree in Quantitative Management, Finance, Accounting

Tools

SAP

Databricks

Oracle Essbase

Excel

PowerPoint

OneNote

Job description

JP Morgan Chase in Columbus, OH, seeks an experienced financial professional to lead automation, controls, and real estate project accounting. You will manage general ledger close, revenue and expenditure analysis, and fixed asset setup, ensuring GAAP compliance and robust controls.

You will coordinate global real estate accounting, perform reconciliations, and support audits. The role emphasizes process improvement, data accuracy, and collaboration with management and partners.