Global Controller - Hedge Accounting, Senior Associate
J.P. Morgan
Accounting & Finance
We are seeking a highly motivated professional with a strong controls mindset, a high degree of ownership, and excellent written and verbal communication skills to join our team. The Treasury/Chief Investment Office manages structural interest rate and foreign exchange risks, using products including long-term debt, fixed income securities, interest rate swaps, cross-currency swaps, and credit-related instruments.
As a Global Hedge Accounting Controller – Senior Associate within the Treasury/Chief Investment Office, you will partner with front office, regional finance teams, and the Accounting Policy team to provide technical accounting guidance on complex, non-routine, and hedging transactions.
Job responsibilities:
- Work closely with business stakeholders globally to provide technical accounting guidance on complex, non-routine, and hedge transactions across TCIO
- Report to a London-based manager and coordinate cross-functional discussions across regions to drive timely alignment an execution
- Partner with product controllers to assess the operational impact of existing and new transactions, ensuring effective implementation in line with accounting policy requirements
- Review quarterly financial statements and disclosures
- Work with the Accounting Policy team on the implementation of new and proposed hedge accounting and reporting standards, translating requirements into practical, executable guidance
- Respond to ad hoc requests and auditor inquiries related to hedge accounting and support adherence to current accounting standards
Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills:
- Degree-qualified (Bachelor’s or higher) in Accounting/related field, or CPA-qualified
- Minimum 5 years’ relevant experience in public accounting (financial services audit or accounting policy/technical accounting) or within a financial institution/markets environment.
- Hands-on experience with derivatives or hedge accounting
- Proactive self-starter with excellent interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills
- Collaborative team player with strong influencing skills and ability to take ownership
- Strong controls mindset with hands-on experience enhancing key controls
- Experience driving process automation and standardization
Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills:
- Strong controls mindset with hands-on experience enhancing key controls
- Experience driving process automation and standardization
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.
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Treasury/Chief Investment Office's core mandate is to manage Firm's structural risk.