Global Real Estate Financial Controller - Associate

JPMorganChase; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorganChase's Global Real Estate team seeks a Global Real Estate Financial Controller, Associate to ensure accurate accounting of capital project expenditures under GAAP and Firm policies. You will perform month-end close, reconciliations, variances analysis, and maintain strong partnerships with stakeholders across a global organization.

You will contribute to a strong controls environment, support audits, and drive process improvements while collaborating with senior leaders and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or equivalent.
• Minimum 4 years of related experience.
• General ledger, financial reporting and month-end close experience.
• Proficiency in Excel and partnering with business and finance teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform monthly general ledger close and accounting processes, reporting, and analysis including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Financial review of capital project expenditures for GAAP compliance and asset capitalization.
• Ensure accuracy of GL/LOC accounts and adherence to GLRS standards.
• Analyze variances between GL and upstream systems and communicate findings to management.
• Support internal and external audit activities and inquiries.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

4+ years experience

GL close

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Description

Join JPMorganChase's Global Real Estate team where you'll play a critical role in ensuring the financial integrity of our capital project portfolio. You'll collaborate with partners across the globe while building a strong foundation in corporate real estate finance and controllership. This is an opportunity to launch your career in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with exposure to senior leaders and cross-functional teams.

Join JPMorganChase's Global Real Estate team where you'll play a critical role in ensuring the financial integrity of our capital project portfolio. You'll collaborate with partners across the globe while building a strong foundation in corporate real estate finance and controllership. This is an opportunity to launch your career in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with exposure to senior leaders and cross-functional teams. As a Global Real Estate Financial Controller, Associate within the Corporate Real Estate Finance team, you will ensure accurate accounting treatment of capital project expenditures in accordance with GAAP and Firm policies. You will perform month-end close responsibilities, conduct reconciliations, investigate variances, and maintain strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders across a global organization. You will contribute to a strong controls environment while supporting audit activities and driving process improvements within the team.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform monthly general ledger close and accounting processes, reporting, and analysis including preparing journal entries and reconciliations
• Financial review on capital project expenditures to ensure treatment is appropriate and in accordance with GAAP and Firm policies, including timely recording of fixed assets
• Ensure the accuracy and validity of the line of business general ledger accounts, including adherence to the firmwide General Ledger Reconciliation & Substantiation (GLRS) standards
• Analyze, communicate, and resolve material variances between the general ledger and upstream systems, as defined by the line of business
• Provide timely and accurate financial information to management
• Support internal and external audit activities and inquiries
• Develop and maintain effective communication with management team and business partners
• Perform ad hoc analysis, reporting or other responsibilities as assigned by manager

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, And Skills

• Bachelors' degree in Accounting, Finance or equivalent required
• Minimum 4 years of related experience
• General ledger, financial reporting and month-end close experience
• Comfortable liaising with business and finance partners
• Ability to multi-task, work collaboratively and succeed in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Able to understand business drivers, requirements and influence middle and front office partners to deliver solutions to business issues
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in financial software and tools, including Excel
• Adaptability to increased work schedule demands on occasion/during accounting close to meet deadlines

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, And Skills

• Experience with SAP a plus
• Apply knowledge of fixed asset accounting and capitalization policies under GAAP
• Navigate global or matrixed organizational structures effectively
• Leverage strong problem-solving skills to investigate and resolve financial discrepancies
• Adapt quickly to new systems, tools, and processes in a corporate environment
• Execute work with a controls mindset, supporting audit-readiness and compliance standards

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.