Corporate Financial Controller, Vice President

JPMorgan

Chase's Financial Control function is primarily focused on ensuring the accuracy, integrity and timeliness of the Firm’s books and records, with an emphasis on general ledger, operating systems and infrastructure controls across the entire lifecycle of the business. Some of the most common functions and activities that are owned by Financial Controllers are balance sheet reconciliation / certification, balance sheet substantiation and GLRS reporting and governance, inter-entity control & governance, manual accounting / bookings to the GL, and operating systems and the month end close process and coordination.

As a Financial Controller, VP within the Financial Control team, you will own the accuracy and governance of general ledger accounts, balance sheet controls, and financial consolidation processes across the business lifecycle. You will lead month-end and quarter-end reporting activities that directly feed the firm's earnings releases and SEC filings, while serving as a key liaison between data suppliers and data users across lines of business and legal entities.

You will also drive continuous improvement of the control environment, simplifying processes and enhancing controls to strengthen the firm's financial reporting infrastructure.

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

Manage the consolidation of the firm's financial data at month-end Oversee preparation of the firm's primary financial statements at quarter-end for use in the earnings release and SEC filings

Manage data requests into and out of the Financial Reporting group, serving as liaison between data suppliers and data users, including line-of-business and legal entity controllers

Manage intercompany eliminations, a key component of the financial consolidation process

Enhance the overall control environment around the financial reporting function

Mobilize change wherever possible in order to simplify processes and enhance controls

Drive aspects of production of the monthly financial Flash Report

Required Qualifications , Capabilities, and Skills Minimum of 5 years’ experience in accounting or related industry

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business (or equivalent experience)
In-depth knowledge of industry standards and regulations, and accounting principles including US GAAPExperience with a financial consolidation and reporting system (i.e. SAP interface), knowledge of other financial reporting systems Experience managing a staff of skilled professionals

Experience in managing process and workflow enhancement

Advanced verbal and written communication skills

Advanced desktop/spreadsheet/database skills

Ability to balance multiple priorities and execute in a constantly changing environment

Ability to partner across all levels of the organization and influence decisions and priorities outside of one’s direct span of control

Ability to understand business drivers, systems and interdependencies to deliver solutions to business problems

Preferred Qualifications , Capabilities, and Skills Hold an active CPA license or equivalent professional certification

Knowledge of other financial reporting systems
JPMorgan

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