Manage the general ledger month-end close for HR entities, including compensation-related entries, balance sheet reconciliations, substantiation, variance analysis, reporting, and internal controls. Collaborate with HR, payroll, finance, tax, legal entity controllers, vendors, and auditors. Support SOX compliance, risk and control assessments, audit activities, and continuous process documentation and improvement.
As an Associate Financial Controller, you will be responsible for the General Ledger month end close process for a number of entities within the Global HR organization, ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of the Firm’s books and records for compensation and benefits. Among your main tasks will be General Ledger entries, Balance Sheet reconciliation and substantiation, variance analysis and reporting, performing internal controls, as well as participation in internal and external audit.
The Financial Controller function is primarily focused on ensuring and improving the organization's credibility through accounting, and financial controls, systems, and reporting. This position is aligned with the HR Corporate Financial Controllers organization. You will be accountable for the integrity of the General Ledger and financial reporting, internal control environment, and close transaction cycle.
Job Responsibilities:
- Oversee month-end close, ensuring all compensation-related entries are accurately booked to the general ledger.
- Deliver compensation expense analytics and reporting to internal stakeholders.
- Perform functional HR and Payroll Balance Sheet analytics and reporting, including reconciliation and substantiation.
- Engage with key stakeholders, including HR teams, corporate functions, Financial Planning & Analysis, Legal Entity Controllers, Tax, external vendors, business partners, and audit groups.
- Participate in financial control activities such as SOX compliance and Risk & Control Self-Assessment.
- Document and maintain a detailed understanding of all activities.
Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills:
- 5 years of experience in GL month end close and financial reporting
- Part qualified accountant with working US GAAP accounting knowledge
- Strong Excel skills, experience with no/low-code automated analytics platforms is preferred
- Proven ability to work effectively with a range of stakeholders
- Ability to communicate effectively in a variety of formats
- Strong analytical and financial skills with a track record of delivering to timescales
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, contributing to shared goals.
Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills:
- Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and adapt to changing priorities
- Structured approach with a focus on continuous improvement
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Previous payroll accounting experience desirable
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.
JPMorganChase London, England Office
25 Bank Street, Canary Wharf, London, United Kingdom, E14 5JP
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