Global Real Estate Financial Controller – Analyst

JPMorgan Chase & Co.•Columbus, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Join the Global Real Estate Project Accounting, a business unit within Corporate Sector Controllers, manages real estate construction accounting including, invoice processing, retainage, construction close-out, fixed asset set-up, and financial reporting for all global projects across a portfolio of 80+ million square feet of corporate office and banking center space. As an Analyst role within Global Real Estate Project Accounting, you’ll support construction accounting and month-end close activities for capital projects worldwide—partnering across multi-functional teams.

Requirements

Bachelors' degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or equivalent experience
Minimum 1+ years of relevant experience required in accounting or finance
Strong US GAAP accounting knowledge
Strong analytical and financial skills with a track record of execution against deliverables
Strong attention to detail and a structured mindset with process/continuous improvement and innovative thinking
Ability to multi-task, work collaboratively and succeed in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Nice To Haves

Experience preferred with automated financial systems (SAP) and worksheet modeling tools (Excel)

Responsibilities

Financial review on capital project expenditures to ensure accounting treatment is appropriate and in accordance with GAAP and Firm policies, including timely recording of fixed assets
Perform month end close responsibilities including journal entries, perform monthly reconciliations and financial analysis
Monthly reconciliation of projects and accounts, investigations of variances and providing explanations
Establish and maintain relationships with business partners to facilitate resolution of outstanding items; partners will include internal customers and external service providers
Maintain accurate documentation to support transaction processing in compliance with Accounting practices and policies
Identify exceptions to standards, determining underlying causes and escalating to the supervisor and/or partners as appropriate
Support internal and external audit activities and inquiries with a controls mindset
Maintain effective communication lines across a global organization
Perform ad hoc analysis or other responsibilities as assigned by manager