The role involves supporting product controllers, ensuring accuracy in the general ledger, preparing data for reporting, and coordinating month-end close processes.
Job Description
This is a fast-paced opportunity in the Product Controller space within Commercial and Investment Banking!
As an Associate in the Asset Backed Finance Product Controller team, you will be responsible for supporting both the product controllers and the line of business. Your role will ensure the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of the firm's books and records, with a particular focus on the general ledger, operating systems, and infrastructure controls throughout the business lifecycle. Your duties will include preparing data for regulatory reporting, reconciling and certifying the balance sheet, substantiating the balance sheet, controlling inter-entity transactions, manually accounting and booking to the General Ledger (GL), and coordinating the month-end close process.
Job responsibilities:
• Ensure the accuracy and validity of line of business general ledger accounts, including adherence to the firm-wide General Ledger Reconciliation & Substantiation standards• Analyze, communicate, and resolve material variances between the general ledger and upstream systems, as defined by line of business• Serve as an analytical and project support resource for product control• Handle various ad-hoc requests on a daily basis
Required qualifications, capabilities and skills
• 3+ years of related experience• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related area• Advanced analytical skills and attention to detail including a control focus• Able to quickly understand workings of a complex processing system and general ledger systems across the infrastructure and their interrelationships and dependencies• Excellent communication skills and ability to develop strong working relationships
Preferred qualifications, capabilities and skills
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
J.P. Morgan's Commercial & Investment Bank is a global leader across banking, markets, securities services and payments. Corporations, governments and institutions throughout the world entrust us with their business in more than 100 countries. The Commercial & Investment Bank provides strategic advice, raises capital, manages risk and extends liquidity in markets around the world.
This is a fast-paced opportunity in the Product Controller space within Commercial and Investment Banking!
As an Associate in the Asset Backed Finance Product Controller team, you will be responsible for supporting both the product controllers and the line of business. Your role will ensure the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of the firm's books and records, with a particular focus on the general ledger, operating systems, and infrastructure controls throughout the business lifecycle. Your duties will include preparing data for regulatory reporting, reconciling and certifying the balance sheet, substantiating the balance sheet, controlling inter-entity transactions, manually accounting and booking to the General Ledger (GL), and coordinating the month-end close process.
Job responsibilities:
• Ensure the accuracy and validity of line of business general ledger accounts, including adherence to the firm-wide General Ledger Reconciliation & Substantiation standards• Analyze, communicate, and resolve material variances between the general ledger and upstream systems, as defined by line of business• Serve as an analytical and project support resource for product control• Handle various ad-hoc requests on a daily basis
Required qualifications, capabilities and skills
• 3+ years of related experience• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related area• Advanced analytical skills and attention to detail including a control focus• Able to quickly understand workings of a complex processing system and general ledger systems across the infrastructure and their interrelationships and dependencies• Excellent communication skills and ability to develop strong working relationships
Preferred qualifications, capabilities and skills
- A solid understanding of financial products including loans, securities and derivatives would be advantageous
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
J.P. Morgan's Commercial & Investment Bank is a global leader across banking, markets, securities services and payments. Corporations, governments and institutions throughout the world entrust us with their business in more than 100 countries. The Commercial & Investment Bank provides strategic advice, raises capital, manages risk and extends liquidity in markets around the world.
Top Skills
Financial Products
General Ledger
Regulatory Reporting
JPMorganChase Chicago, Illinois, USA Office
Chicago, IL, United States
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