Global Real Estate Financial Controller, Analyst

JPMorgan Chase's Corporate Controllers is a global organization of approximately 2,000 colleagues, operating through a partnership among Corporate Accounting Policies, Corporate Regulatory Policy & Reporting, Corporate Financial Reporting and Corporate Sector Controllers.

The controllership function is primarily focused on the accuracy, integrity and timeliness of the firm's financials, with an emphasis on general ledger, operating systems, financial controls and reporting.

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.

The Global Real Estate Financial Controller - Analyst will have the following 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

Qualifications



* Bachelors' degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or equivalent preferred



* Minimum 1 - 3 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



* Self-starter with initiative, ability to take ownership and work independently as well as contribute to the broader team



* 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



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

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