Financial Control & Close Specialist

JPMorgan Chase & Co.; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is seeking an Associate for Financial Control in Newark, DE to safeguard the accuracy, integrity and timeliness of the firm’s books and records.

The role focuses on the general ledger, operating systems and infrastructure controls across the business lifecycle. You will work with line of business controllers, middle office, tech and operations to ensure accurate financial reporting, balance sheet substantiation and close processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting.
• 3+ years of related experience in financial control or accounting.
• Understanding of financial products and GL accounting."
• Experience with financial reporting and month-end close responsibilities.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to understand complex processing systems and interdependencies.
• Excellent Excel/desktop/database skills.
• Proactive communicator with strong written and verbal skills.
• Ability to work with diverse teams and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accuracy and validity of GL balance sheet accounts per GLA standards.
• Maintain adherence to P&L and balance sheet controls; identify efficiency opportunities.
• Analyze variances between GL and upstream systems and communicate findings.
• Collaborate with line of business controllers, middle office, business managers, tech and ops.
• Understand end-to-end trading flow and apply accounting policies to strengthen controls.
• Ensure integrity of income statement and balance sheet at month/quarter/year-end.
• Lead line of business initiatives and be the financial control SME.
• Proactively identify process or infrastructure improvements and drive change.
• Prepare firm’s primary financial statements for earnings releases and SEC filings.
• Oversee post-closing entries and consolidation adjustments.
• Perform control procedures to ensure accurate financial results.

Skills

General Ledger

Financial reporting

Analytical skills

Spreadsheet skills

Communication skills

Time management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ERP systems

GL software

Reporting tools

Job description

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is seeking an Associate for Financial Control in Newark, DE to safeguard the accuracy, integrity and timeliness of the firm’s books and records.

The role focuses on the general ledger, operating systems and infrastructure controls across the business lifecycle. You will work with line of business controllers, middle office, tech and operations to ensure accurate financial reporting, balance sheet substantiation and close processes.