Financial Controller

**JOB DESCRIPTION** Job Responsibilities**
- Management of monthly accounting processes, reporting, and analysis for areas supported and understanding of respective global balance sheets
- Independent decision making
- Conducting and understanding complex accounting projects and transactions
- Development and documentation of policies and procedures for managed areas
- Insurance that financial information is fairly presented in accordance with US GAAP and Firm policies
- Compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley, Control Self Assessments and other internal control policies
- Providing timely and accurate financial information to management
- Supporting internal and external audit activities and inquiries with a controls mindset
- Maintaining effective communication lines across a global organization
- Participating in and documentation of project/business case reviews
- Establishment and maintenance of relationships with internal customers (i.e. Planning and Analysis teams, HR Business leads, Sourcing, Procurement, Accounts Payable, Corporate Tax, Legal Entity Controllers, etc.)
- Understanding and compliance with policies and procedures related to merger activities
- Leading process improvement projects
- Understanding robotics and automation tools to drive efficiencies
- Project or change management

**Qualifications**
- Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Accounting or Finance
- 4-8 years of relevant experience required in accounting or finance, with demonstrated career progression
- Big Four public accounting experience, large corporate experience and/or CPA strongly preferred, and strong US GAAP accounting knowledge
- Experience with General Ledger bookings and oversight of monthly close processes including balance sheet reconciliation/substantiation, journal entries, and variance analysis
- Structured mindset with process/continuous improvement orientation and automation or intelligent solution experience preferred
- 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
- Creative self-starter with strong initiative, ability to take ownership and work independently as well as contribute to the broader team
- Ability to multi-task and succeed in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, multi-national language skills preferable, but not required
- Experience preferred with automated financial systems (SAP), database management, worksheet-modeling tools (Excel), and Essbase

**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. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.

**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.