1. Jamie Arbolida
26815 N. 21st Dr. I Phoenix, AZ 85085 I 602-628-0955
Jarbolida75@gmail.com
Professional Qualifications
Experience in Construction Accounting, Process
Improvements, and Financial Analysis
Proficient in Microsoft Products: Excel,
Outlook, PowerPoint, Visio, and Word
Strong interpersonal, organizational, and
dependability skills
Fluent in Data Systems: JLL’s OneView Projects,
Financials, and Lease Administration (OVP, OVF
and OVLA)
Accounting Software: Systems Applications and
Products in Data Processing (SAP)
Experience
JPMorgan Chase Bank, Phoenix, AZ May 2008 – Present
Global Real Estate Construction Accounting (“GRE CA”)
Senior Associate, Controller, Financial Accounting Team and Quality Control Team (Jan 2016 – Present)
Associate, Controller, Financial Accounting Team (Jan 2014 – Jan 2016)
Project Accountant, Financial Accounting Team (Jan 2011 – Dec 2013)
Junior Project Accountant, Invoice Team (Feb 2009 – Dec 2010)
Manage team members in day-to-day activities, monthly accounting, and quality control activities for an
average of 13,000 active Global Real Estate construction projects worldwide.
Mentor and train new and experienced team members in new activities or tasks.
Compile, analyze, and present monthly high level construction-in-process financial analysis and report
for senior management and GRE executives.
Function as the subject matter expert for GRE CA by analyzing, researching, resolving, and responding to
client, service provider, and vendor inquiries and questions on a wide range of topics.
Selected to lead and organize the GRE CA “global team” with a primary purpose of communicating and
developing relationships with our global counterparts, liaise between global project managers and
service providers, developing process consistency between regions, and obtaining global oversight into
accounting practices.
Identify and implement process improvements and develop reporting for new project management
system implementation.
Receive input from various GRE CA counterparts, evaluate risks, and c reate new processes for the
Quality Control team that was established in January 2016.
Perform testing for Firm-wide RCSA (Risk and Control Self Assessment) for GRE CA. Provide a
comprehensive and consistent methodology for identifying, assessing, managing, monitoring and
reporting on operational risks and controls .
Responsible for all User Tools inventory, tracking, and as signing risk classifications for all user tools
that are utilized by GRE CA.
Perform or review monthly reconciliation of projects in the project management systems to the General
Ledger and Fixed Assets sub-ledger in SAP.
Perform, analyze and/or review month-end Project Expense Lag Accrual for estimated expenses incurred
by not yet reported or processed to ensure all project activity is appropriately captured and reported in
the financial statements.
Validate proper accounting treatment of projects in accordance with U.S. GAAP, corporate accounting
policy and RE CA Policies.
Assigned to multiple special projects including: UAT and procedure design for new project management
system for Project Brave; transition to Non-PO Upload to SAP that included testi ng data, creating
procedures, and executing a training plan; Project Skire; and others.
Numerous department awards and recognition including: Employee of the Quarter for Q3 2014 and Q2
2013, Corporate Finance Recognition Award for Q2 2012 and Q3 2012 for creating and implementing
multiple process improvements for the department, and Employee of the Month for November 2009 for
managing the Invoice Team when the Supervisor was out on long -term disability.
2. Mortgage Home Lending
Mortgage Loan Originator – Phoenix, AZ (May 2008 – February 2009)
First Mortgage and Home Equity sales of mortgages in an outbound and inbound telephone sales
environment.
Conversion of sales leads into applications wi th existing customers.
File analysis matching applicant needs with commensurate products.
Loan application verification and approval completed prior to closing.
Compliance confirmation per applicable guidelines.
Security Mortgage Corporation, Scottsdale, AZ March 2005 - June 2007
Senior Mortgage Loan Processor
Bank One/JP Morgan Chase, Tempe, AZ March 2002 – March 2005
Senior Mortgage Loan Processor/Closer – Home Equity
Job history is available upon request January 1999 - March 2002
United States Marine Corps, Camp Pendleton, CA December 1994 – December 1998
7th Engineer Support Battalion
Sergeant – Petroleum Supply Specialist – Camp Pendleton, CA
Meritorious promoted in rank three times by Meritorious Board Members.
Personal Assistant for the Battalion Commanding Officer.
Planned, organized and executed field operations for six different companies of 500+ individuals each.
Performed refueling of helicopters, tank and other military vehicles in different environmental
conditions.
Education
Ashford University, Clinton, IA January 2011 – January 2014
Bachelor of Arts – Concentration in Finance
Studied Accounting Principles, Financial Analysis, Statistics, Risk Management, Economics, International
Finance, and Management for Organizations.
University of Texas, San Antonio, TX September 2015 – November 2015
Chase Academy Project Management
Focused on project manager concepts and techniques as well as an overview of project management,
industry standards, and project life cycles.
Selected to be a participant in this competitiv e Project Manager Academy class. There were only forty
people chosen out of 300+ candidates.