Financial Controller – Vice President

A dynamic leadership role at JPMorgan Chase as a Financial Control Vice President. The Financial Control function is primarily focused on ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of the firm’s books and records, with an emphasis on general ledger, operating systems, and infrastructure controls across the entire lifecycle of the business.   

As a VP in Financial Control, you will provide strategic direction, oversight, and subject matter expertise to ensure robust financial control processes, drive process improvements, and partner with senior stakeholders across functions.

Additional responsibilities may include MTD PL reconciliations, balance sheet reconciliation and substantiation, GLA reporting & governance, inter-entity control and governance, manual accounting/bookings to the GL, operating systems, and the month-end close process and coordination. 

Job Responsibilities 

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight for the accuracy and validity of line of business general ledger and balance sheet accounts, ensuring adherence to US GAAP and firmwide General Ledger Attestation (GLA) standards. 
• Lead and enhance P&L and Balance Sheet controls owned by Financial Control, identifying and implementing opportunities for process improvement, automation, and efficiency at scale. 
• Oversee the analysis, communication, and resolution of material variances between the general ledger and upstream systems, escalating issues and driving remediation with senior management. 
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with line of business controllers, middle office, business managers, technology, and operations, influencing decision-making and driving cross-functional initiatives. 
• Develop a deep understanding of end-to-end flow of trading activities, booking models, product configurations, and trade economics to apply accounting policies and strengthen the control framework. 
• Ensure the integrity and accuracy of the line of business income statement and balance sheet at month, quarter, and year-ends, providing executive-level commentary and insights. 
• Sponsor and lead line of business initiatives and projects, acting as the financial control subject matter expert and proactively identifying and executing process and infrastructure enhancements. 
• Oversee the preparation and review of the firm's primary financial statements at quarter-end for use in the earnings release and Securities Exchange Commission filings. 
• Direct and review post-closing entries and consolidation adjustments, ensuring robust control procedures are in place to maintain the integrity of reported financial results. 
• Manage and enhance the intercompany eliminations process, a key component of the financial consolidation process. 
• Champion a strong control environment around the financial reporting function, mobilizing change to simplify processes, enhance controls, and create efficiencies across the organization; Mentor, develop, and lead a high-performing team, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and professional growth. 

Required Qualifications, Skills, and Capabilities 

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Minimum 5 years of related experience in financial control, accounting, or finance within a large, complex organization. 
• Demonstrated experience in general ledger accounting, financial reporting, and month-end close responsibilities, with a strong understanding of financial products. 
• Proven ability to lead and develop teams, manage multiple priorities, and drive results in a fast-paced environment. 
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, with experience partnering with senior leaders across business, risk, and technology functions. 
• Strategic thinker with the ability to understand business drivers, anticipate challenges, and deliver innovative solutions to complex problems. 
• Advanced analytical skills: ability to quickly understand complex processing and general ledger systems, their interrelationships, and dependencies. 
• Excellent desktop/spreadsheet/database skills
• Superior organizational, problem-solving, verbal, and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex information to senior audiences. 
• Demonstrated ability to critically challenge the status quo, identify control issues, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. 

Preferred Qualifications, Skills, and Capabilities 

• Advanced degree or relevant professional certification (e.g., CPA, CFA) preferred. 
• Experience with automation and data analytics tools is a plus.