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Associate - Corporate Finance Legal Entity Controller

AT JPMorgan Chase
JPMorgan Chase

Associate - Corporate Finance Legal Entity Controller

Newark, DE

Join the Bank Controller, Accounting Policy and Reporting organization, where you'll be part of a dynamic team responsible for key financial functions at JPMorgan Chase. The Bank Controllers team oversees capital monitoring and legal entity strategies, while the Accounting Policy team sets global standards for complex accounting matters. The Reporting team ensures accurate SEC filings and quality reviews of financial reports, offering a unique opportunity to contribute to the firm's financial integrity and strategic initiatives.

As an Associate on the Bank Controllers team, you will be responsible for the Legal Entity Controller functions for JPMorgan Chase & Co and JPMorgan Chase Holdings LLC including on-going capital monitoring and adequacy. You will ensure a strong control environment exists across all businesses, products, and operational areas impacting Legal Entity financial statements. You will liaise with line of business finance teams and the Legal Entity Controller community to promote our team's agenda.

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Job responsibilities:

  • Perform legal entity accounting and control on a monthly basis, including executing the month-end close process, managing parent/child accounting, conducting equity pick up, reviewing inter-entity breaks, and monitoring unnatural general ledger balances.
  • Conduct month-end analytical review of the legal entity to ensure completeness and accuracy of the financial statements, and prepare various reports including contributions to the quarterly Earnings Supplement, 10Q, annual 10K, and standalone regulatory reporting (FRY-9LP).
  • Investigate, analyze, and resolve issues, and respond to ad-hoc queries.
  • Control intercompany activity, including providing variance commentary.
  • Participate in firmwide legal entity reporting projects, including infrastructure and process improvement efforts, and support other Controller initiatives as needed.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills:

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting and/or Finance required
  • 3+ years of Finance/Accounting related experience


  • Strong accounting and analytical acumen, with ability to understand, produce and explain income statement and balance sheet content and variances


  • Superior attention to detail


  • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills


  • Ability to work effectively with others and liaise with LOB business partners and strong initiative and work ethic


  • Ability to multi-task and work well under pressure, with an ability to be flexible in a dynamic and challenging environment


  • Advanced excel, PowerPoint skills required

Preferred qualifications, capabilities and skills:

  • Ability to prepare executive level presentations a plus


ABOUT US

JPMorganChase, one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world's most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.

We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set and location. Those in eligible roles may receive commission-based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation, paid in the form of cash and/or forfeitable equity, awarded in recognition of individual achievements and contributions. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.

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. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans

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.

Client-provided location(s): Newark, DE, USA
Job ID: JPMorgan-210641484
Employment Type: Full Time