Corporate Financial Controller, Vice President

JPMorganChase'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.

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 GAAP Experience 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