Global Controller - Hedge Accounting, Senior Associate

J.P. Morgan; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health care coverage

Retirement savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

Mental health support

Financial coaching

Job summary

J.P. Morgan is seeking a highly motivated Global Hedge Accounting Controller – Senior Associate to join our team in New York. You will provide technical accounting guidance on complex transactions, partner with front office and finance teams, and ensure effective alignment and execution in line with accounting policy requirements.

The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of relevant experience, a degree in Accounting or a CPA qualification, and strong interpersonal skills to work collaboratively across regions.

We offer a competitive total rewards package including comprehensive health care, retirement plan, and more.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in public accounting or financial institution.
• Hands-on experience with derivatives or hedge accounting.
• Proactive self-starter with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical accounting guidance on complex transactions across TCIO.
• Coordinate discussions across regions for alignment and execution.
• Review quarterly financial statements and disclosures.

Skills

Technical accounting guidance

Interpersonal communication skills

Control mindset

Process automation

Education

Degree in Accounting or related field

CPA qualification

Job description

We are seeking a highly motivated professional with a strong controls mindset, a high degree of ownership, and excellent written and verbal communication skills to join our team. The Treasury/Chief Investment Office manages structural interest rate and foreign exchange risks, using products including long‑term debt, fixed‑income securities, interest rate swaps, cross‑currency swaps, and credit‑related instruments.

As a Global Hedge Accounting Controller – Senior Associate within the Treasury/Chief Investment Office, you will partner with front office, regional finance teams, and the Accounting Policy team to provide technical accounting guidance on complex, non‑routine, and hedging transactions.

Job responsibilities

• Work closely with business stakeholders globally to provide technical accounting guidance on complex, non‑routine, and hedge transactions across TCIO
• Report to a London‑based manager and coordinate cross‑functional discussions across regions to drive timely alignment and execution
• Partner with product controllers to assess the operational impact of existing and new transactions, ensuring effective implementation in line with accounting policy requirements
• Review quarterly financial statements and disclosures
• Work with the Accounting Policy team on the implementation of new and proposed hedge accounting and reporting standards, translating requirements into practical, executable guidance
• Respond to ad hoc requests and auditor inquiries related to hedge accounting and support adherence to current accounting standards

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Degree‑qualified (Bachelor’s or higher) in Accounting/related field, or CPA‑qualified
• Minimum 5 years’ relevant experience in public accounting (financial services audit or accounting policy/technical accounting) or within a financial institution/markets environment.
• Hands‑on experience with derivatives or hedge accounting
• Proactive self‑starter with excellent interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills
• Collaborative team player with strong influencing skills and ability to take ownership
• Strong controls mindset with hands‑on experience enhancing key controls
• Experience driving process automation and standardization

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Strong controls mindset with hands‑on experience enhancing key controls
• Experience driving process automation and standardization

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.

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