Corporate Accounting Policy - Policy Consultant - Vice President

Job Description

The Corporate Accounting Policy team (CAP) is an independent accounting advisory function within Corporate Finance – Corporate Controllers, under the Bank Controller, Accounting Policy and Reporting (BCAPR) organization that consists of the Bank Controller, Corporate Accounting Policy, Regulatory Reporting Policy, Inter-entity Analysis, Quality Review & Control, and SEC Reporting teams.  Corporate Accounting Policy (CAP) is an independent function within Corporate Controllers.  The remit of CAP is to partner with the Lines of Business and Corporate Functions by providing accounting expertise (US GAAP and IFRS) in structuring transactions and new products and in addressing issues arising from the implementation of new accounting standards and policies. 

As a Policy Consultant Vice President on the Corporate Accounting Policy team, you will help support the Markets Businesses, in particular the Equities Business (i.e., Cash, Equity Derivatives Group, Prime and Clearing) as well as supporting the UK Legal Entity Controllers.  If you are analytical and interested in being part of a collaborative team, you found the right place. This dynamic team partners and engages with Firmwide stakeholders, and provides opportunities to build and maintain strong relationships. 

Job responsibilities:

• Provide technical accounting support for business, or corporate aligned activities as well as large or unusual transactions, partnering with internal business and finance teams
• Monitor developments in accounting standards and represent the Firm at relevant industry forums
• Assist in the implementation of new accounting standards
• Review relevant sections of SEC filings and selected IFRS financial statements, including MD&A and footnotes
• Prepare and conduct internal education sessions
• Provide technical support to senior management and businesses on accounting and control related matters
• Develop and implement accounting policies, and accounting standards, and monitor policy exceptions
• Represent the Firm in external forums, including meetings with standard-setters, regulators, external auditors and industry groups

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills: 

• Accounting qualification, and previous experience in a technical accounting department at a financial institution 
• Detailed working knowledge of US GAAP or IFRS, particularly in relation to financial instruments, consolidation and transfers of financial assets
• Results oriented and takes ownership for the quality, timeliness, and success of the work product
• Delivers timely and high quality work consistently over time
• Team player consistently present and available for clients and team members
• Ability to understand and analyze complex transactions
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, and the ability to clearly and concisely articulate technical accounting issues and conclusions to a range of stakeholders

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills:

• Big Four experience 

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.