Legal Entity Controller - Asset Management - Associate
JPMorganChase
As a Legal Entity Controller within the Legal Entity Controller team, you will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of the firm’s books and records. You will focus on general ledger, operating systems, and infrastructure controls across the entire lifecycle of the product and reporting cycles.
This role will require you to work independently and in team environments, demonstrating initiative in building efficiencies and strengthening our internal control environment. You will be responsible for preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, investment reporting, and leading ad hoc projects. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, where your strong analytical skills, decisiveness, and accountability will be highly valued.
We will teach you about financial investment products, how the business operates and provide training on the automation and intelligent tools we use. We want your curiosity, intelligence and drive to take that knowledge and continually drive the business forward.
Job responsibilities:
- Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, investment reporting, legal entity and line of business month-end close
- Perform pre- and post-close variance analysis, process documentation, financial statement preparation, general ledger chart of accounts support
- Lead/participate in ad hoc projects
- Build efficiencies and strengthen the internal control environment of our team
- Provide thorough documentation of work performed that will successfully withstand an audit by external or internal examiners
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Coordinate multiple responsibilities within tight reporting deadlines
- Work outside normal business hours on a periodic basis
Required qualifications, capabilities and skills
- Bachelor degree in Accounting
- Minimum 3+ years of experience required
- Ability to independently analyze, report, and explain financial data
- Ability to apply theoretical concepts to practical situations
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications required
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
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Able to multi-task in a constantly changing environment
Preferred, but not required, qualifications, capabilities and skills
- Public accounting experience/CPA/MBA a plus
- Financial services industry
Candidates must be able to physically work in our Columbus, OH office 5 days a week.
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
Legal Entity Controller - Accounting - Asset Management Line of Business