Senior Associate (Financial Controller) JPMorgan Chase

Arrow Financial Business; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Associate (Financial Controller) to support financial services across various business lines. This role involves ensuring compliance with accounting standards, managing complex financial projects, and enhancing operational efficiency through process improvements. You'll collaborate with diverse teams while developing policies that uphold the highest standards of financial integrity. Join a dynamic environment where your expertise will drive impactful financial solutions and contribute to the success of a globally recognized financial institution. If you're ready to take on a challenging and rewarding position, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare coverage

On-site health and wellness centers

Retirement savings plan

Backup childcare

Tuition reimbursement

Mental health support

Financial coaching

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in accounting or finance with a Bachelor's degree.
• Strong analytical skills and US GAAP knowledge required.

Responsibilities

• Support payroll accounting and HR activities while ensuring compliance.
• Lead process improvement projects and manage monthly accounting processes.

Skills

General Ledger bookings

US GAAP accounting knowledge

Analytical skills

Project management

Excel worksheet-modeling tools

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

SAP

Essbase

Job description

Job Highlights

Title: Senior Associate (Financial Controller)

Type: Full Time

Experience: 5+ Years

Function: Finance Controlling

Location: Columbus, OH, United States

Company: JPMorgan Chase

Company Profile

JPMorgan Chase is one of the oldest financial institutions, offering innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses, and many of the world’s most prominent corporate, institutional, and government clients.

Job Profile

The company is looking for a Senior Associate (Financial Controller) who will support all lines of business to deliver superior financial services to businesses and consumers around the world.

Provide an environment where leadership, excellence, integrity, and diversity are among our core principles.

Education Level

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance

Work Experience

• 5+ years of relevant experience required in accounting or finance, with demonstrated career progression.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Comply with Sarbanes-Oxley, Control Self Assessments, and other internal control policies.
• Conduct and understand complex accounting projects and transactions, and provide timely and accurate financial information to management.
• Develop and document policies and procedures for managed areas.
• Ensure financial information is fairly presented following US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Firm policies.
• Establish and maintain relationships with internal customers (i.e. Planning and Analysis teams, Human Resources Business leads, Sourcing, Procurement, Accounts Payable, Corporate Tax, Legal Entity Controllers, etc.).
• Lead process improvement projects and understand robotics and automation tools to drive efficiencies.
• Maintain effective communication lines across a global organization.
• Manage monthly accounting processes, reporting, and analysis for areas supported and understanding of respective global balance sheets.
• Participate in and document project/business case reviews.
• Support internal and external audit activities and inquiries with a controlled mindset.
• Understand and comply with policies and procedures related to merger activities.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Experience with General Ledger bookings and oversight of monthly close processes including balance sheet reconciliation/substantiation, journal entries, and variance analysis.
• Independent decision-making.
• Project or change management.
• Proven ability to interface with various partners and customers.
• Strong analytical and financial skills with a track record of execution against deliverables.
• Strong US GAAP accounting knowledge.
• Worksheet-modeling tools (Excel).

Soft Skills

• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Creative self-starter with strong initiative, and ability to take ownership and work independently as well as contribute to the broader team.
• Ability to multi-task and succeed in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills – multi-national language skills preferable, but not required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Structured mindset with process/continuous improvement orientation and automation or intelligent solution experience preferred.
• Experience with automated financial systems (SAP), database management, and Essbase preferred.

Physical Demands

• Candidates must be able to physically work in our Columbus, OH office 3 days a week and remotely from home 2 days per week.
• The specific schedule will be determined and communicated by direct management.

Benefits/Perks

• The company offers benefits that include comprehensive healthcare coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching, and more.

Employer’s Statement

JPMorgan Chase is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The company considers all qualified applicants regardless of their 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.