Global Real Estate General Ledger Accountant - Analyst

Job Description
Are you ready to make an impact in a global financial powerhouse? At JPMorgan Chase, we offer you the opportunity to be part of a dynamic team that ensures the financial integrity of our vast real estate portfolio. As a Global Real Estate Financial Controller Analyst, you will play a crucial role in managing construction accounting for over 80 million square feet of corporate office and banking center space. Join us and contribute to the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of our financials, while collaborating with internal and external partners to drive success.
As a Global Real Estate Financial Controller Analyst in the Corporate Sector Controllers team, you will ensure the accuracy and compliance of financial transactions related to real estate projects. You will collaborate with business partners, perform month-end close responsibilities, and support audit activities, all while maintaining effective communication across our global organization. Together, we will drive financial excellence and innovation in a fast-paced environment.
Job Responsibilities:

• Conduct financial reviews on capital project expenditures to ensure compliance with GAAP and Firm policies.
• Perform month-end close responsibilities, including journal entries and financial analysis.
• Reconcile projects and accounts monthly, investigate variances, and provide explanations.
• Establish and maintain relationships with business partners to resolve outstanding items.
• Maintain accurate documentation to support transaction processing in compliance with accounting practices.
• Perform ad hoc analysis or other responsibilities as assigned by the manager.
• Identify exceptions to standards, determine underlying causes, and escalate as appropriate.
• Support internal and external audit activities with a controls mindset.
• Maintain effective communication lines across a global organization.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience 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 improvement and innovative thinking.
• Self-starter with initiative, ability to take ownership and work independently.
• Ability to multi-task, work collaboratively, and succeed in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

• Experience with automated financial systems (SAP) and worksheet modeling tools (Excel).
• Experience in real estate construction accounting.
• Familiarity with financial controls and reporting.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with business partners.
• Experience in supporting audit activities and inquiries.
• Innovative thinking and process improvement mindset.
• Ability to work effectively in a global organization.

About Us
J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to the world's most prominent corporations, governments, wealthy individuals and institutional investors. Our first-class business in a first-class way approach to serving clients drives everything we do. We strive to build trusted, long-term partnerships to help our clients achieve their business objectives.
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
Our professionals in our Corporate Functions cover a diverse range of areas from finance and risk to human resources and marketing. Our corporate teams are an essential part of our company, ensuring that we're setting our businesses, clients, customers and employees up for success.
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.