JPMorgan Global Real Estate Controller - Analyst 

United States, Ohio 

800887152

Description – Global Real Estate Financial Controller – Analyst - 502

Global Real Estate Project Accounting, a business unit within Corporate Sector Controllers, manages real estate construction accounting including, invoice processing, retainage, construction close-out, fixed asset set-up, and financial reporting for all global projects across a portfolio of 80+ million square feet of corporate office and banking center space.

The Global Real Estate Financial Controller – Analyst will have the following responsibilities:

• Financial review on capital project expenditures to ensure accounting treatment is appropriate and in accordance with GAAP and Firm policies, including timely recording of fixed assets
• Perform month end close responsibilities including journal entries, perform monthly reconciliations and financial analysis
• Monthly reconciliation of projects and accounts, investigations of variances and providing explanations
• Establish and maintain relationships with business partners to facilitate resolution of outstanding items; partners will include internal customers and external service providers
• Maintain accurate documentation to support transaction processing in compliance with Accounting practices and policies
• Perform ad hoc analysis or other responsibilities as assigned by manager
• Identify exceptions to standards, determining underlying causes and escalating to the supervisor and/or partners as appropriate
• Support internal and external audit activities and inquiries with a controls mindset
• Maintain effective communication lines across a global organization

Qualifications

• Bachelors' degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or equivalent preferred
• Minimum 1 – 3 years of relevant experience required in accounting or finance
• Strong US GAAP accounting knowledge
• Strong analytical and financial skills with a track record of execution against deliverables
• Strong attention to detail and a structured mindset with process/continuous improvement and innovative thinking
• Self-starter with initiative, ability to take ownership and work independently as well as contribute to the broader team
• Ability to multi-task, work collaboratively and succeed in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Experience preferred with automated financial systems (SAP) and worksheet modeling tools (Excel)