Financial Controller, Associate

Job Description

JPMorganChase's Financial Control team plays a critical role in safeguarding the integrity of the Firm's financial infrastructure across every line of business. This is an opportunity to join a high-impact team where your analytical rigor and accounting expertise will directly support the control environment that underpins the Firm's operations. If you thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy solving complex problems across interconnected systems, this role is for you.

As a Financial Controller Associate on the Financial Control team, you are primarily focused on ensuring the accuracy, integrity and timeliness of the Firm’s books and records, with an emphasis on general ledger, operating systems and infrastructure controls across the entire lifecycle of the business. Some of the most common functions and activities that are owned by Financial Controllers are balance sheet reconciliation / certification, balance sheet substantiation and GLRS reporting and governance, inter-entity control & governance, manual accounting / bookings to the GL, and operating systems and the month end close process and coordination.

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform balance sheet reconciliation, certification, and substantiation activities to ensure accuracy of the Firm's financial records
• Execute month-end close processes and coordinate across teams to ensure timely and complete reporting
• Manage manual accounting entries and bookings to the general ledger with precision and appropriate documentation
• Oversee GLRS reporting and governance activities, ensuring compliance with internal standards
• Monitor inter-entity controls and governance frameworks to identify and remediate discrepancies
• Critically challenge existing processes and workflows with the goal of identifying and escalating control issues
• Liaise with business and risk managers to communicate financial control matters and resolve inquiries
• Build and maintain partnerships across product-aligned businesses, corporate financial, treasury, and accounting groups
• Analyze complex processing systems and general ledger infrastructure to understand interrelationships and dependencies
• Influence middle and front office partners to deliver solutions to business issues and operational problems
• Develop and maintain spreadsheets, databases, and reporting tools to support financial control activities

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting with 2+ years of related experience in financial control or accounting 
• Strong understanding of securities and derivatives products; Able to critically challenge with the goal of identifying control issues; General Ledger, financial reporting and month end close responsibilities experience
• Comfortable liaising with business and risk managers; relationships and networks within the firm's IB community
• Able to build and maintain partnerships within the various product aligned businesses and across other corporate financial, treasury, and accounting groups and able to understand business drivers and requirements and influence middle and front office partners to deliver solutions to business issues and problems
• Strong analytical skills: Ability to quickly understand workings of a complex processing system and general ledger systems across the infrastructure and their interrelationships and dependencies
• Excellent desktop/spreadsheet/database skills, excellent organizational and problem-solving skills; able to multi-task in a constantly changing environment, and excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Able to multi-task in a constantly changing environment and able to critically challenge with the goal of identifying control issues

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills:

• CPA license beneficial in some FFAR roles, but not required
• Knowledge of other financial reporting systems beneficial

Candidates must be able to physically work in our Columbus, OH office 5 days a week. 

To be eligible for this role, you must be authorized to work in the United States. We do not offer any type of employment-based immigration sponsorship for this role. Likewise, JPMorgan Chase & Co. will not provide any assistance or sign any documentation in support of any other form of immigration sponsorship or benefit, including optional practical training (OPT) or curricular practical training (CPT).

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.