Global Real Estate Project Accounting Controller - Vice President

JPMorganChase•Columbus, OH

20d

About The Position

Seeking a highly skilled Vice President to join the Global Real Estate Accounting team. As Global Real Estate Project Accounting Vice President – Controller, you will be responsible for leading and managing the financial close process, ensure accurate and timely financial reporting. Global Real Estate manages the firm’s capital on a global portfolio including corporate offices and banking center branches across 9,000+ projects.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field
Minimum of 6 years financial accounting experience, working in a high volume, fast-paced environment
Experience in managing month-end close cycle, with a focus on financial statement accuracy and completeness
Proven track record of managing and leading high-performing teams
Self-starter with strong initiative, ability to take ownership and be hands-on
Highly organized with ability to coordinate and manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously and prioritize to meet deadlines
Strong communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal
Strong analytical skills with sound judgement and decision-making ability
Proficiency in financial software and tools, including Excel and Alteryx

Nice To Haves

CPA or MBA
Experience with SAP

Responsibilities

Responsible for the management and oversight of accounting activities, including: Postings to the general ledger and assessing transaction activity for proper accounting treatment
Manage the reconciliation and substantiation process for the general ledger, ensuring accuracy and completeness of financial data
Analyze financial data to identify trends, variances and opportunities for improvement
Track, update and provide detail of any significant income/expense financial activity on a monthly basis
Provide leadership, mentorship and development opportunities to global team
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support strategic business and financial initiatives and provide insights into financial performance
Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including senior management and auditors
Provide accounting guidance related to interpretation of Corporate Accounting Policies and US GAAP
Provide direction and independent decision-making for moderately complex accounting and reporting issues under limited direction
Ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley, Control and Risk Assessment, and other internal control documentation standards