Job Description

Are you ready to make a real impact in a world-class financial institution? At JPMorgan Chase, you will join a dynamic team where your analytical skills and attention to detail are valued and developed. You will have the opportunity to grow your career, collaborate with talented professionals, and contribute to the integrity of our financial operations. Experience a culture that supports your development and rewards your contributions.

As a Financial Controller in the Finance team, you will ensure the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of the firm's books and records. You will focus on controls over the general ledger, operating systems, and infrastructure, supporting the entire business lifecycle. You will work closely with colleagues across the organization, helping to drive process improvements and maintain high standards. Your expertise will help us deliver reliable financial information and support business success.

Job responsibilities

• Manage and support the consolidation of financial data at month-end.
• Ensure the accuracy and validity of general ledger accounts in line with firm-wide standards.
• Oversee Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet controls, identifying and implementing efficiency opportunities.
• Analyze, communicate, and resolve material variances between the General Ledger and upstream systems.
• Establish and manage relationships with controllers, business managers, technology, and operations teams globally.
• Identify gaps in reconciliation processes and participate in implementing new controls and solutions.
• Coordinate month-end close activities for your line of business.
• Perform Balance Sheet and P&L reconciliation and substantiation.
• Oversee inter-entity controls and manual bookings to the general ledger.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related numerical field.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in banking, accounting, or finance, including people management responsibilities.
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting concepts, including Balance Sheet and P&L.
• Knowledge of investment bank products such as derivatives, bonds, and loans.
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with large datasets.
• Excellent business English and communication skills, both written and spoken.
• Self-driven with strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships across teams.
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a constantly changing environment.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Experience with General Ledger Reconciliation & Substantiation (GLRS) standards.
• Prior involvement in process improvement or automation initiatives.
• Familiarity with financial control functions in a global organization.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams in a matrix environment.
• Exposure to regulatory reporting requirements.
• Proficiency with financial systems and reporting tools.
• Professional certification such as CPA, ACCA, or equivalent.

About Us

J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to the world's most prominent corporations, governments, wealthy individuals and institutional investors. Our first-class business in a first-class way approach to serving clients drives everything we do. We strive to build trusted, long-term partnerships to help our clients achieve their business objectives.

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.