Global Private Bank Legal Entity Controller - Associate

JOB DESCRIPTION

As a Controller, you will maintain strong discipline and ensure financial statements are complete, accurate and done timely.

Global Private Bank Legal Entity Controller - Associate

Are you someone who has an interest in accounting and is looking to grow your career working in a globally diverse organization?

The Legal Entity Control team is responsible for financial oversight of their legal entity and is tasked with ensuring that a strong control environment exists as it relates to all businesses, products and operational areas that impact the Legal Entity financials and regulatory reporting of the firm.

As a Controller, you will maintain strong discipline and ensure financial statements are complete, accurate and done timely. You will ensure regulatory requirements are met, and adequate control environment is in place, and our entities stay well capitalized.

This role provides an opportunity to interact with multiple lines of business and internal stakeholders while learning legal entity controllership end-to-end.

The Associate will liaise with the line of business finance teams, operations and the Legal Entity Controller community to drive the Legal Entity agenda. Specific responsibilities will include:

Legal Entity accounting & control on a monthly basis that includes month-end close process, parent/child accounting, equity pick up, review of inter-entity breaks and unnatural general ledger balance monitoring

Month-End analytical review of the legal entity to ensure completeness and accuracy of the financial statements and preparation of various reports, as well as Legal Entity and Line of Business financial commentary and regulatory reporting requirements

Investigation, analysis and resolution of issues and respond to ad-hoc queries

Monitoring of the G/L including variance analysis MoM/YoY and responding with commentary as needed

Participate in Firmwide legal entity reporting projects including infrastructure and process improvement efforts (automation) and other Controller initiatives as needed

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor degree in Finance, Accounting or related business field

3+ years finance/accounting – related experience

Strong accounting and analytical acumen, with ability to understand, produce and explain income statement and balance sheet content

Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, including ability to create concise and effective requirements documents and communication materials for technical and non-technical audiences

Strong judgment, professional maturity, personal integrity, strong work ethic, proactive and results-oriented, fact based, and able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously; has the courage to ask the tough questions and challenge the status quo

Result-oriented, with a track record demonstrating a high level of personal initiative including setting and achieving challenging goals

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.

ABOUT THE TEAM

J.P. Morgan Asset & Wealth Management delivers industry-leading investment management and private banking solutions. Asset Management provides individuals, advisors and institutions with strategies and expertise that span the full spectrum of asset classes through our global network of investment professionals. Wealth Management helps individuals, families and foundations take a more intentional approach to their wealth or finances to better define, focus and realize their goals.

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.