Legal Entity Controller Associate

Step into a high-impact financial reporting role where youll help shape the IFRS and German GAAP (HGB) close and annual statements for J.P. Morgan SEowning key disclosures and delivering sharp senior-ready insights. Youll collaborate across global teams build deep product understanding and thrive in a fast-paced environment that values precision initiative and smart analytical storytelling.

As a Legal Entity Controller withing our Finance & Business Management team you will assist in the production and oversight of our IFRS and Local German GAAP (HGB) financials. You will also actively participate in the preparation of the annual financial statements under both sets of accounting rules. This will be a dynamic developing and challenging role in a fast growing and paced environment.

Job responsibilities

• Contribute to monthly/quarterly close of IFRS/Local GAAP (HGB) financials for J.P. Morgan SE.
• Owning respective items and notes of the annual report and assist in the preparation of annual financial statements for J.P. Morgan SE.
• Prepare and present to senior management reports including analytical variances and cross location views across IFRS/ Local GAAP.
• Liaise with colleagues across multiple locations and departments including Product Control Financial Control Corporate Financial Reporting Treasury and Local Regulatory Reporting.
• Involvement in discussions with line of business controllers to ensure deep understanding of products and business drivers.
• Play an important role to support the team on ad-hoc tasks and queries from internal and external stakeholders.

Required qualifications capabilities and skills

• Significant relevant professional experience in a large multinational and global environment.

• Knowledge of IFRS accounting standards.

• University Degree in a Finance or Business related discipline coupled with relevant experience within the Financial Services industry.
• Proficient in MS applications - Excel Power Point Word.
• Analytical and detail oriented.
• Self-motivated and proactive with the ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.

• Fluent English language skills are required.

Preferred qualifications capabilities and skills

• German language is a plus.
• Prior experience in Accounting/Audit firms would be highly regarded.
• Experience in direct communication with auditors advantageous.

• Knowledge of Smart Tools such as Tableau or Alteryx are highly desirable.

• Multi-cultural background to communicate internationally and across lines of business in a complex matrix structure.