Financial Controller [Multiple Positions Available]

JPMorgan Chase & Co. • Columbus, OH

3h • $98,007 - $115,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Financial Controller develops and supports automation initiatives to improve process efficiency and data accuracy, strengthens accounting controls and risk management, and coordinates accounting for global real estate construction projects. The role includes general ledger close activities, financial analysis and reporting, capital-project accounting, fixed-asset setup, and review of construction-in-progress balances for accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.

The position also reviews and improves accounting processes, provides financial information and analysis to management, supports internal and external audits, collaborates with management and business partners, and conducts compliance reviews of line-of-business solutions. The role may also include analytical reviews and ad hoc analysis as assigned by management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Quantitative Management, Finance, Accounting, or a related field, plus five years of experience in the job offered, as a Financial Controller or Accounting Manager, or in a related occupation; alternatively, a master's degree in one of these fields plus three years of such experience.
• Three years of experience conducting data manipulation, data structuring, process flow design, and query optimization using Alteryx and Tableau.
• Three years of experience developing and automating accounting workflows using Alteryx and Excel VBA.
• Three years of experience performing financial reconciliation and financial reporting.
• Three years of experience designing and developing complex Excel workbooks and multi-layer formulas, including lookup functions, pivot tables, data analysis add-ins, and VBA macros.
• Three years of experience enhancing accounting controls through formula optimization, logic updates, and documentation using Alteryx and Excel.
• Three years of experience performing general ledger close activities.
• Three years of experience performing fixed-asset acquisition and adjustment activities.
• Three years of experience performing depreciation analysis.
• Experience conducting back-testing of automated processes and communicating results and remediation plans using Alteryx, Excel, OneNote, and PowerPoint.
• Experience conducting analytical reviews of accounting processes to identify automation and standardization opportunities.
• Experience determining accounting treatment for construction-in-progress project costs in accordance with GAAP.
• Experience supporting accounting system migrations and related process changes using SAP, Excel, Databricks, and Oracle Essbase.
• Experience designing and implementing updated process flows to address data integrity, compliance, and reporting requirements.
• Experience conducting exploratory data analysis using enterprise accounting databases such as SAP.
• Experience conducting ad hoc audits and investigations of historical financial activities using enterprise databases such as SAP, CDGL, or real estate management platforms.

Responsibilities

• Develop and support firm automation initiatives to improve process efficiency and data accuracy.
• Build new process controls and strengthen the existing control framework to reinforce risk management and compliance.
• Coordinate accounting for global real estate construction projects, including analysis, reconciliations, reporting, taxation adjustments, and fixed-asset setup.
• Perform general ledger close and accounting activities, including preparing and reviewing journal entries, reconciliations, and related financial analysis.
• Review capital project expenditures for appropriate accounting treatment under accounting principles and firm policies, including recording fixed assets.
• Reconcile capital and expense spending to the general ledger.
• Conduct analytical reviews of construction-in-progress projects to confirm balance accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
• Review and improve key accounting processes to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness.
• Provide financial information and analysis to management.
• Support internal and external audit activities and respond to audit inquiries.
• Develop and maintain communication with management and business partners to facilitate collaboration and information sharing.
• Perform compliance reviews of line-of-business solutions to ensure adherence to internal controls and policies.
• Perform analytical reviews and ad hoc analysis as assigned by management.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health care coverage
• On-site health and wellness centers
• Retirement savings plan
• Backup childcare
• Tuition reimbursement
• Mental health support
• Financial coaching
• Eligible roles may receive commission-based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation in cash and/or forfeitable equity.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level