Consumer & Community Banking - Financial Controller - Associate

Fairygodboss; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is seeking an Associate in the Consumer & Community Bank Financial Control team to help ensure the integrity of the firm's financial information and support key financial control activities.

The Firm-wide Financial Controllers oversee consolidation, close processes, and governance across the general ledger, collaborating with global entities to strengthen internal controls and regulatory reporting.

Qualifications

• 5+ years accounting or industry experience
• Basic experience with a financial consolidation and reporting system (e.g. SAP interface)
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business (or equivalent experience)
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently, take initiative and drive change

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with line of business controllers, financial control, product controllers, technology, operations and legal entity controllers globally
• Manage the consolidation of JPMorgan Chase financial data at month-end for their asset class, including the ability to support month end, quarter end, and year end activities
• Control post-closing entries and perform various control procedures to ensure the integrity of reported financial results including account reconciliation and substantiation
• Engage in line of business initiatives and projects, be the financial control subject matter expert and have the ability to proactively identify process and/or infrastructure enhancements and work with stakeholders to enact change
• Enhance the overall control environment around the financial reporting function
• Mobilize change wherever possible in order to simplify processes and enhance controls

Skills

Accounting

Financial reporting

Consolidation

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

As an Associate in the Consumer & Community Bank Financial Control team, you will help ensure the integrity of the firm's financial information and support key financial control activities.

The Firm-wide Financial Controllers is a global organization accountable for the integrity of the books and records of the Firm and accounting standard and business process change management events. The organization closely examines the general ledger, operating systems and controls across all businesses to ensure the firm's financial information is accurately depicted for reporting and regulation purposes.

The most common functions and activities owned by Firm-wide Financial Controllers (FFC) include but are not limited to the following: financial analysis, consolidation, reporting, balance sheet reconciliation/certification/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:

• Collaborate with line of business controllers, financial control, product controllers, technology, operations and legal entity controllers globally


• Manage the consolidation of JPMorgan Chase financial data at month-end for their asset class, including the ability to support month end, quarter end, and year end activities


• Control post-closing entries and perform various control procedures to ensure the integrity of reported financial results including account reconciliation and substantiation


• Engage in line of business initiatives and projects, be the financial control subject matter expert and have the ability to proactively identify process and/or infrastructure enhancements and work with stakeholders to enact change


• Enhance the overall control environment around the financial reporting function


• Mobilize change wherever possible in order to simplify processes and enhance controls

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills:

• 5+ years accounting or industry experience


• Basic experience with a financial consolidation and reporting system (i.e. SAP interface)


• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business (or equivalent experience)


• Strong analytical and problem solving skills


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills


• Ability to work independently, take initiative and drive change

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills:

• MBA or CPA preferred

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 offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set and location. Those in eligible roles may receive commission-based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation, paid in the form of cash and/or forfeitable equity, awarded in recognition of 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 & Co. 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.