Controller jobs in United States, New York, New York

As an Vice President at J.P. Morgan Asset Management, you will support the financial operations and reporting of one of the largest Commercial Real Estate portfolios. Your responsibilities will include oversight of property managers, consultants, and investment accounting and managing two sets of accounting books, one adhering to historical cost GAAP and the other to FV (Fair Value) reporting standards, to support the non-traded REIT (NTR). You will have the opportunity to collaborate with a team of seasoned professionals, overseeing various aspects of real estate financial analysis, accounting, structuring, operations, technical accounting, and internal controls. Additionally, you will work closely with investment professionals on acquisitions, dispositions, and capital restructures, focusing on accounting treatment and transaction execution for REA funds and investors.

Job Responsibilities:

• Manage, cultivate and develop strong relationships with REA investment team members, joint venture partners, and property managers.
• Conduct financial due diligence for acquisitions, collaborating with various REA departments, third parties, sellers, JV partners, and legal counsel.
• Reconcile and analyze differences between historical cost and fair value accounting to provide insights into the financial performance and valuation of real estate assets.
• Provide oversight and guidance on accounting treatment, offering periodic feedback on the quality and thoroughness of work products of the various parties involved in monthly financial deliverables.
• Review monthly operating results of investments for (NTR) consolidation and investor pricing, serving as an escalation point for reporting issues.
• Analyze financial statements and performance metrics (IRR, equity multiples, time-weighted returns, etc.) of real estate investments.
• Engage with independent external auditors and tax practitioners.
• Prepare and review materials for business management, internal stakeholders, and investors.
• Manage outsourced and inhouse members of the team, ensuring adherence to responsibilities and deadlines.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills:

• 6+ years of accounting experience, with a strong understanding of historical cost GAAP and FV (Fair Value) reporting standards.
  • Experience with ASC 805 and ASC 842
• 3+ years of real estate experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• Managerial experience
• Clear and effective communicator
• Strong understanding of complex real estate investment structures, mortgage documents, development management agreements, partnership agreements, property management and leasing agreements, and purchase and sale agreements
• Experience managing consultants and meeting time-sensitive deadlines

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

• CPA certification
• Proficiency in Yardi
• Experience with public REIT’s strongly preferred (traded or non-traded REIT’s)

Job responsibilities

• Assist with daily P&L reporting and month-end close processes
• Provide detailed analysis and reporting on the financials to desk heads, business managers, and senior finance management
• Partner with the business to drive forth and implement robust controls and new business initiatives
• Drive coordination across various front & back office support functions to ensure resolution of control and reporting issues in an accurate and timely manner
• Serve as an analytical and project support resource for product control
• Handle various ad-hoc requests on a daily basis

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• 1+ years within Product Control, Financial Control, Accounting, or related area
• Experience doing P&L and month end close process
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related area
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail including a strong control focus
• Excellent communication skills and ability to develop strong working relationships

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Solid understanding of financial products

As a Quality Control Specialist in the Credit Middle Office Team within the Private Bank, you will ensure the quality of credit documentation supporting transactions. You will work closely with stakeholders to safeguard the business from regulatory and credit risks, while contributing to the continuous improvement of our quality program. Your role is vital in maintaining the highest standards and enhancing the client experience.

• Audit and perform quality reviews of credit documentation, collateral, and covenant setup.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement and development of the quality program.
• Provide assistance to data owners and approvers.
• Interpret firm policies and compliance requirements for incorporation into systems.
• Participate in stakeholder meetings to meet deadlines and resolve issues.
• Maintain a controls mindset, challenging the status quo and identifying efficiencies.
• Undertake additional responsibilities as assigned by management.

• Fluency in English.
• Experience in legal documentation, audit, or reviewing credit/loan documentation within a financial institution.
• Understanding of credit-related legal risks.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate at all levels.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize work to meet tight deadlines.
• Adaptability in a fast-paced, dynamic team environment.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Control and risk mitigation mindset.
• Proficiency in at least one of the following programming languages: Alteryx, Python, Tableau, UiPath.

• Previous experience in Credit Middle Office, credit documentation, audit, or control function is preferred.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, and Access is an asset.
• Fluency in French, Italian, or Spanish is an advantage.

As a Data Scientist (Econometrics) on the Consumer & Business Intelligence (CBI) team, you will spearhead the analytics of consumer and business data through advanced modeling, metric development, and forecasting. In this role, you’ll collaborate with economists and the broader CBI team to shape narratives about consumer and small business health. You’ll needa deep understanding of economic theory and apply advanced statistical and machine learning techniques to analyze complex datasets, model economic relationships, and provide data-driven insights.

• Design, develop, and implement advanced econometric models to evaluate the impact of policies, programs, and business interventions
• Create schemas to model relationships and speed analytics
• Collect, clean, and analyze large, often messy, datasets from various sources
• Utilize statistical software and programming languages to conduct rigorous data analysis and ensure data quality and integrity
• Develop and deploy predictive models using a range of machine learning techniques to forecast key economic and business metrics, such as demand, market trends, and customer behavior
• Translate complex quantitative findings into clear, concise, and actionable recommendations for senior leadership and cross-functional teams
• Create compelling data visualizations and presentations to communicate insights effectively
• Collaborate with product managers, engineers, and business leaders to define business problems, formulate hypotheses, and translate analytical findings into strategic decisions and product improvements
• Stay current with the latest advancements in data science, econometrics, and machine learning
• Develop and refine internal tools and frameworks to scale econometric analysis across the organization

• Master's or Ph.D. in Economics, Econometrics, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field
• 6 years’ experience working in an advanced analytical role with at least 2 years related to economic data
• Proficiency with statistical programming languages, particularly Python (with libraries like Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn) and/or R
• Skilled using SQL for data extraction, manipulation, and analysis
• Competent with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI)
• Ability to deploy advanced methods in econometrics and quickly translate and communicate microeconomic and macroeconomic trends in consumer & business data
• Robust knowledge and practical approach to market economics & econometric modeling of economic relationships
• Fundamental understanding & appreciation of consumer financial health frameworks and consumer segmentation methodologies
• Comprehensive knowledge of time-Series (e.g., Seasonal Decomposition, ARIMAX, VAR, ECM) and classification (e.g., Logistic regression)
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to break down complex business problems into manageable analytical frameworks
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to explain technical concepts to diverse audiences

• Familiarity with consumer and small business datasets
• Experience with big data environments such as Hadoop and Spark
• Knowledge of cloud-based platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP)

As a Vice President within the Global Payments P&A team, you will lead business and financial analytics and reporting, including executive management reporting, quarterly earnings, and budget overviews. You will collaborate with various stakeholders to develop insightful reporting and drive value-add change through process simplification and enhanced analytics. This is a highly visible role with exposure to the CEO and CFO of the business.

Job responsibilities:

• Lead dialogue with senior business leadership and stakeholders to provide insights on financial performance and business trends.
• Generate presentation materials and financial analytics for senior management meetings, quarterly business reviews, and budget overviews.
• Develop and present qualitative and quantitative financial analysis for key internal clients.
• Partner with Controllers, Business Management and Regional/Other P&A teams to focus on drivers and strategic dialogue.
• Drive value-add change by simplifying processes, accelerating automation, and enhancing analytics.
• Provide coaching, mentorship, and oversight for junior team members domestically and internationally.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills:

• BA/BS in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or related field with 6 years of experience.
• Working knowledge of Banking industry balance sheet and P&L.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication and relationship management skills.
• Strong technical and analytical skills, including proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to synthesize large amounts of data.
• Strong work ethic and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive with a sense of urgency and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Self-starter with a drive to initiate improvements and build strong partnerships.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills:

• Management Consulting, Corporate Finance, and/or Accounting experience preferred.
• Prior experience with key financial tools preferred (Essbase, IBM Planning Analytics, etc) preferred.