Global Real Estate Controller - Accounting Analyst

JPMorgan Chases Corporate Controllers is a global organization of approximately 1500 colleagues operating through a partnership among Corporate Accounting Policies Corporate Regulatory Policy & Reporting Corporate Financial Reporting Corporate Sector Controllers Global Finance Operations (GFO) Global Finance India and Finance Platform Strategy & Controls. Working together our strengths and resources enable us to ensure the integrity of the JPMorgan Chase consolidated books and records and the results of individual legal entities within the Firm. The controllership function is focused on ensuring and improving the organizations credibility through accounting financial controls systems and reporting.

Corporate Sector Controllers is responsible for financial and operational accounting activities internal controls and financial reporting for the Corporate Line of Businesses (LOBs) as well as centrally managed Firm-wide accounting activities. The Global Real Estate Accounting team is comprised of accounting professionals across the globe who have direct responsibility for a firm-wide real estate portfolio in more than 60 countries across 5500 owned and leased properties covering approximately 74 million square feet.

Global Real Estate Accounting is seeking a qualified detail oriented high energy and self-initiating Accounting Analyst. You will be responsible for assisting in the month end financial close and reporting.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage a high volume and diverse portfolio of work which may include all aspects of lease accounting including establishing modifying and reviewing lease accounting schedules for completeness and accuracy in accordance with ASC 842 and IFRS 16.
• Month-end close including developing or reviewing accrual estimates posting journal entries to the general ledger perform monthly reconciliation and certification of balance sheet accounts.
• Investigate monthly balance sheet income statement and general ledger account variances and provide written explanations.
• Support ad hoc reporting and analysis across Global Real Estate as needed.
• Identify exceptions to standards determining underlying causes and escalating to the supervisor and/or partners as appropriate.
• Establish and maintain relationships with finance and operations groups in Global Real Estate as well as Line of Business contacts.

Required qualifications capabilities and skills

• Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or equivalent required; ACCA/CGMA preferred
• Minimum 1-2 years of relevant experience required in accounting or finance with demonstrated career progression
• 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 adapt to change work collaboratively and succeed in a fast-paced dynamic environment
• Experience preferred with automated financial systems (SAP) and worksheet modeling tools (Excel)

Preferred qualifications capabilities and skills

• Public accounting experience and/or large corporate experience preferred
• Proficient in excel
• VBA/programming skills as a plus