Strategic Accounting Infrastructure & Control - Associate

Job Description
JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM) is a leading global financial services firm with assets of $2.6 trillion and operations worldwide. The firm is a leader in investment banking, financial services for consumers, small business and commercial banking, financial transaction processing, and asset management.
The Program Management team is responsible for financial oversight various stakeholders and is tasked with ensuring that a strong project objectives as it relates to all businesses, products and operational areas.
As a Strategic Finance Program Management Associate in SAIC team, you will partner with various stakeholder across multiple regions to deliver project objectives throughout multiple phases including requirements documentation, functional analysis, and testing. You will have opportunities to leverage your product knowledge, problem solving ability, and accounting expertise to partner with finance, tech, ops for the project ranges from production uplifts / remediation, Industry / Line of Business initiatives.
Job Responsibilities:

• Provide and document detailed accounting requirements for finance organization adhering to US and local GAAP.
• Providing finance project support for Impact subledger system and involvement with small to large scale initiatives with Impact
• Liaise with various stakeholders (Finance, Operations, Corporate Accounting Policy) across the firm to ensure the accounting requirements are addressed according to US GAAP
• Work closely with Technology during the development phase to ensure build meets finance requirements.
• Work closely with Operations to identify inconsistencies between Finance and Operations requirements.
• Execute User Acceptance test cases; participate in E2E, production parallel testing.
• Analyze controls to ensure the strategic infrastructure operates within a solid control environment- including identifying any opportunities for process and control improvements; Make certain the design meets Finance Principles and Big Rules established.
• Liaise with Project Management Office and assist with overall governance.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills:

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, be flexible and adapt to the changing needs of stakeholders.
• Detail oriented with strong analytical and critical thinking skills including root cause analysis and ability to provide solutions.
• Effective communication and presentation skills
• Exceptional interpersonal and relationship building skills with the ability to collaborate across diverse groups and regions.
• Strong organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize, and manage multiple activities.
• Excellent working knowledge of MS Excel (Pivot tables, v-lookups, functions), PowerPoint, and Alteryx

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills:

• Knowledge of Impact or Global Post Trade Management (GPTM) subledger system is a plus but not required.
• Knowledge of key Finance systems and processes, including Management Information System and General Ledger
• Knowledge of Alteryx is a plus but not required.

About Us
JPMorgan Chase & Co., 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.
About the Team
The Corporate & Investment Bank is a global leader across investment banking, wholesale payments, markets and securities services. The world's most important corporations, governments and institutions entrust us with their business in more than 100 countries. We provide strategic advice, raise capital, manage risk and extend liquidity in markets around the world.
Global Finance & Business Management works to strategically manage capital, drive growth and efficiencies, maintain financial reporting and proactively manage risk. By providing information, analysis and recommendations to improve results and drive decisions, teams ensure the company can navigate all types of market conditions while protecting our fortress balance sheet.