Global Controller – Hedge Accounting, Senior Associate

JPMorgan Chase & Co.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is seeking a Global Hedge Accounting Controller – Senior Associate in New York. The ideal candidate will provide technical accounting guidance on complex transactions, coordinate with global teams, and possess 5+ years of relevant experience. Strong interpersonal skills and a degree in Accounting or CPA qualification are essential. The role involves reviewing financial statements, driving process automation, and ensuring adherence to accounting policies.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Accounting or related field, or CPA-qualified.
• 5+ years’ relevant experience in public accounting or financial institution.
• Hands-on experience with derivatives or hedge accounting.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical accounting guidance on complex hedging transactions.
• Coordinate cross-functional discussions for regional alignment.
• Review quarterly financial statements and disclosures.

Skills

Technical accounting guidance

Interpersonal and communication skills

Proactive self-starter

Team collaboration

Hedge accounting experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or 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