Legal Entity Controller Analyst

Legal Entity Controller Analyst

You are a strategic thinker passionate about driving solutions in Legal Entity Control. You have found the right team

As a Legal Entity Controller in our Finance team, you will be responsible for financial oversight of their legal entity, and be tasked with ensuring that a strong control environment exists as it relates to all businesses, products, and operational areas that impact the Legal Entity financials and regulatory reporting of the firm.

This role provides an opportunity to interact with multiple lines of business and internal stakeholders while learning legal entity controllership end-to-end.  The Analyst will liaise with the line of business finance teams, operations, and the Legal Entity Controller community to drive the Legal Entity agenda. 

Job responsibilities 

• Manage legal entity accounting and control, including the month-end close process, parent/child accounting, and equity pick-up.
• Apply project management skills to support New Business Initiatives.
• Monitor the monthly consolidation of income statements and balance sheets.
• Conduct month-end analytical reviews of legal entities to ensure completeness and accuracy of financial statements; prepare various reports, including contributions to the Monthly Controller’s Book and financial commentary.
• Develop and maintain financial reports and schedules, and perform control procedures to ensure the integrity of reported financial results.
• Investigate, analyze, and resolve issues, and support ad-hoc requests for financial information from across the firm.
• Support Federal Reserve regulatory reporting requirements.
• Review and confirm periodic financial and non-financial appendices for Resolution & Recovery.
• Complete reconciliation of numerous general ledger accounts.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related business field
• Proficient Excel skills
• Proficient organizational and problem-solving skills
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills
• Comfortable liaising with business partners while building and maintaining relationships
• Ability to critically challenge with the goal of identifying control issues
• Show initiative; be able to work independently yet keep all parties apprised of key issues
• Ability to work on multiple priorities at the same time
• Ability to learn quickly and be comfortable to navigate various reporting systems/tools

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• CPA a plus but not required

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 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.

Experience Level

Senior Level