Finance Controller Associate

Finance Controller Associate – Drive Financial Excellence in a Dynamic Global Environment

Join J.P. Morgan’s Commercial & Investment Bank as a **Finance Controller Associate** within the Legal Entity Control team, where you’ll play a pivotal role in maintaining robust financial oversight, ensuring regulatory compliance, and delivering strategic financial insights. This opportunity offers a dynamic platform to develop end-to-end controllership expertise while collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders across business units, operations, and regulatory teams. As part of a high-performing finance team, you’ll contribute to the financial integrity of the Legal Entity, driving accuracy, efficiency, and transparency in reporting processes.

In this challenging yet rewarding role, you’ll leverage your analytical and accounting acumen to support month-end closures, intercompany transactions, and regulatory compliance initiatives. Your work will directly impact the firm’s financial health, enabling data-driven decision-making for leadership and business partners. If you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and are passionate about finance, this is your chance to grow within one of the world’s most respected financial institutions.

Key Responsibilities

Your role will encompass a broad spectrum of financial control and reporting duties, including:

• End-to-End Financial Oversight: Lead the monthly close process for the Legal Entity, ensuring accuracy in parent/child accounting, equity pick-up, and inter-entity reconciliations. Monitor general ledger balances for anomalies and drive corrective actions to maintain financial integrity.
• Analytical Review and Reporting: Conduct in-depth month-end reviews to validate financial statements, prepare executive-level commentary, and contribute to the Monthly Controller’s Book. Align financial reporting with regulatory requirements, ensuring compliance and transparency in all submissions.
• Issue Resolution and Stakeholder Engagement: Investigate and resolve financial discrepancies, variances, and ad-hoc queries with precision. Act as a liaison between the Legal Entity Control team, line-of-business finance teams, and operations, fostering collaboration to address challenges proactively.
• Process Improvement and Compliance: Support the review and enhancement of the Booking Model while monitoring adherence to Legal Entity Control Standards. Oversee intercompany activity, variance analysis, and consolidation processes to optimize financial workflows.
• Strategic Contributions: Participate in firmwide reporting projects, infrastructure enhancements, and Controller initiatives aimed at elevating financial controls and operational efficiency. Your insights will help shape best practices across the organization.

Qualifications and Skills

To excel in this role, you must possess:

• Education: A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related business discipline.
• Experience: Three or more years of finance or accounting experience, with a proven track record of analytical rigor and attention to detail.
• Technical Proficiency: Advanced proficiency in Excel (including complex functions and data modeling) and PowerPoint, with the ability to create clear, compelling presentations for executive audiences.
• Analytical and Financial Acumen: Strong understanding of income statement and balance sheet components, with the ability to interpret variances and communicate findings effectively.
• Communication and Collaboration: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, coupled with the ability to engage diplomatically with diverse stakeholders, including business partners and regulatory bodies.
• Work Ethic and Adaptability: Demonstrated initiative, resilience under pressure, and the ability to multitask in a dynamic environment. A proactive mindset and a commitment to continuous improvement are essential.

Preferred Qualifications: While not mandatory, a CPA designation is highly regarded and will be considered a significant asset.

At J.P. Morgan, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where every voice is valued. We celebrate the unique perspectives our employees bring and are dedicated to creating an environment where all individuals can thrive. If you are eager to contribute to a global leader in financial services while advancing your career in controllership, we invite you to apply.