Corporate Financial Controller - HR Accounting - Associate

Join JPMorgan Chase's Corporate Controllers team! JPMorgan Chases Corporate Controllers is a global organization of approximately 2,000 professionals, operating through a partnership among Corporate Accounting Policies, Corporate Regulatory Policy & Reporting, Corporate Financial Reporting, Corporate Sector Accounting, Global Finance Operations, Global Finance India, and Finance Platform Strategy & Controls. Together, we ensure the integrity of JPMorgan Chases consolidated books and records, as well as the results of individual legal entities within the Firm. Our focus areas include accounting, financial controls, systems, and reporting.

As a Financial Controller - Associate within Corporate Controllers, you will support Corporate HR accounting, Diversity, Opportunity, and Inclusion (DOI) accounting, and other HR accounting activities.

Job Responsibilities:

• Ensure the accuracy and validity of general ledger accounts, adhering to firmwide General Ledger Reconciliation & Substantiation (GLRS) standards.
• Maintain robust P&L and Balance Sheet controls, identifying and implementing opportunities for process efficiency.
• Analyze, communicate, and resolve material variances between the general ledger and upstream systems.
• Manage monthly accounting processes, reporting, and analysis for supported areas; develop a comprehensive understanding of global balance sheets.
• Lead and execute complex accounting projects and transactions.
• Develop, document, and ensure compliance with policies and procedures for managed areas.
• Present financial information in accordance with US GAAP and Firm policies and provide timely and accurate financial information to management.
• Support internal and external audit activities with a strong controls mindset.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with internal stakeholders (e.g., Planning & Analysis, HR, Sourcing, Procurement, Accounts Payable, Corporate Tax, Legal Entity Controllers).
• Lead process improvement initiatives.
• Maintain effective communication across a global organization.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills:

• Bachelors degree required
• 3 years relevant experience in financial accounting, with demonstrated career progression
• Experience with general ledger bookings, financial reporting, and oversight of monthly close processes, including balance sheet reconciliation, journal entries, and variance analysis; strong knowledge of US GAAP accounting standards
• Proven ability to interface with various partners and customers; strong interpersonal and presentation skills
• Strong analytical and financial skills, with a track record of execution against deliverables; ability to critically challenge processes to identify control issues; structured mindset with a focus on continuous improvement
• Creative self-starter with strong initiative; able to take ownership and work independently as well as collaboratively within a team; excellent organizational, problem-solving, verbal, and written communication skills
• Proficient in desktop, spreadsheet, and database applications

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills:

• Accounting degree preferred
• CPA certification, Big Four public accounting experience, or large corporate experience
• Experience with process improvement, automation, or intelligent solutions