Strategic Finance Project, Senior Associate

Job Description
Join JPMorgan Chase & Co., a leading global financial services firm, as we continue to expand our operations worldwide. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the growth and success of our finance organization, working closely with top professionals in the industry. As a Business Analysis Associate on the Finance Project Team - Strategic Accounting, you will play a crucial role in supporting our finance organization by working closely with various teams to ensure accounting requirements are met. You will have the opportunity to contribute to the design of accounting architecture, analyze controls, and participate in testing processes, all while building strong relationships with stakeholders and promoting improvements in our control environment.
Job responsibilities

• Provide and document detailed accounting requirements for finance organization adhering to US and local General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Liaise with controllers organization to document requirements and pain points to include in design accounting architecture design
• Work closely with operations support and technology areas to ensure requirements align and met between both organizations, liaise with PMO and assist with overall governance
• Ensure strategic infrastructure design meets Finance Principles and Big Rules established
• Analyze controls to ensure the strategic infrastructure operates within a solid control environment- including identifying any opportunities for process and control improvements
• Write and execute User Acceptance Testing (UAT) test cases; participate in End To End (E2E), production parallel and conversion testing
• Communicate updates to finance stakeholders and engage for review and design decision throughout the project lifecycle.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business
• Minimum 3 years of finance experience/ experience as controller or accounting/general ledger support function
• Understanding of general ledger and accounting functions and processes
• Strong working knowledge of MS Excel (Pivot tables, v-lookups), PowerPoint and Word
• Strong skills in time management, problem solving, written and verbal communication

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Previous knowledge of equities, SBLs or derivative products
• Computer skills/knowledge in Alteryx, tableau and SQL a plus
• Ability to prepare executive level presentations

About Us
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 offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set and location. Those in eligible roles may receive commission-based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation, paid in the form of cash and/or forfeitable equity, awarded in recognition of individual achievements and contributions. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.
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.
JPMorgan Chase & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans
About the Team
J.P. Morgan's Commercial & Investment Bank is a global leader across banking, markets, securities services and payments. Corporations, governments and institutions throughout the world entrust us with their business in more than 100 countries. The Commercial & Investment Bank provides strategic advice, raises capital, manages risk and extends liquidity in markets around the world.