Senior Manager
JLL · London, United Kingdom · On-site
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Manage UK month end, statutory and US GAAP reporting, SOX controls, audits and a controllership team for the UK business.
Worth knowing: Requires ACA or ACCA; 6 to 8 years post qualification and audit background
JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way . Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward. Role Purpose The UK Controller is a senior finance leader accountable for the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of the UK's internal and external financial reporting and compliance across all JLL business lines in the country. The role owns the UK statutory and US GAAP reporting control environment, leads a Controllership team based in London, and acts as a primary finance point of contact for UK business leadership, shared services, and global / regional Controllership. This is one of the most significant Controller roles in the EMEA region given the scale and complexity of the UK market. Key Responsibilities Month-End Close & General Ledger Integrity Own the UK close calendar and delivery, coordinating with the Shared Services Centre to ensure accuracy and timeliness across all UK entities Review and approve judgmental and complex journal entries, topside adjustments, accruals, and payroll and bonus entries Perform review controls over the balance sheet and P&L (month-over-month actuals) with variance commentary Act as control owner for payroll and bonus reporting Balance Sheet Quality & Reconciliations Prepare and approve high-risk reconciliations; monitor reconciliation dashboards and drive resolution of aged items in line with global reconciliation policy Monitor balance sheet risks and opportunities, escalating proactively to UK and regional leadership Resolve intercompany disputes and approve fixed asset transactions, including additions, retirements, disposals, and transfers Statutory Reporting & External Audit Own review and sign-off of UK statutory financial statements (FRS 102) across the UK entity portfolio (currently fewer than 40 entities), prepared in coordination with the Statutory Audit Centre of Excellence Serve as primary contact for the external auditor, including PBC lists,...
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