JOB DESCRIPTION You are a strategic thinker passionate about driving solutions in financial control You have found the right team As a Financial Controller in our organization you will spend each day defining refining and delivering key objectives for our firm Your primary focus will be on maintaining the accuracy integrity and timeliness of our books and records across the entire business lifecycle You will emphasize general ledger operating systems and systemic controls Your responsibilities will include balance sheet reconciliation and certification balance sheet substantiation GLRS reporting and governance inter-entity control and governance manual accounting and bookings to the general ledger and operating systems as well as managing the month-end close process Your contributions will be vital in ensuring a sound control environment and supporting the financial health of our firm Job responsibilities Ensure the accuracy and validity of line of business general ledger accounts including adherence to the firmwide General Ledger Reconciliation Substantiation GLRS standards Ensure adherence to P L and Balance Sheet controls owned by Financial Control including identifying and implementing opportunities for efficiency Analyze communicate and resolve material variances between the general ledger and upstream systems as defined by line of business Required qualifications capabilities and skills Bachelor s degree in Accounting Excellent desktop spreadsheet database skills Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills Basic understanding of securities and derivatives products Comfortable liaising with business and risk managers Able to build and maintain partnerships within the various product aligned businesses and across other corporate financial treasury and accounting groups Able to understand business drivers and requirements and influence middle and front office partners to deliver solutions to business issues and problems Solid analytical skills Ability to quickly understand workings of a complex processing system and general ledger systems across the infrastructure and their interrelationships and dependencies Preferred qualifications capabilities and skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills Able to multi-task in a constantly changing environment Able to critically challenge with the goal of identifying control issues Existing relationships and networks within the firm s IB community an advantage 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 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 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