JLL—Senior Finance Manager, Controllership

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Description: 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. Senior Finance Manager – India Property Management (REMS) About JLL We’re JLL. We’re a professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. We help organizations around the world achieve their ambitions by owning, occupying, and investing in real estate. We are a Fortune 500 company, operating across 80 countries, with more than 280 offices and a global workforce of over 77,000 people. About the role JLL is a multi-business, multi-entity organization specializing in real estate services. The Finance Controllership function is responsible for ensuring accuracy of accounting, robustness of internal controls, and compliance with global and local financial policies. As Senior Finance Manager – India Property Management (REMS), you will be responsible for controllership, governance, and financial oversight of JLL’s India Property Management / REMS business. This role will partner closely with REMS business leaders while ensuring disciplined financial management, strong controls, compliant reporting, and effective contract governance. What this job involves Controllership, Governance & Compliance - Own finance controllership responsibilities for the India Property Management business line. - Review customer contracts and determine appropriate revenue recognition methodology in line with IFRS 15 / ASC 606 / Ind AS 115. - Ensure adherence to Group Finance policies, US GAAP, Ind AS, and local statutory requirements. - Oversee SOX control environment, periodic certifications, and remediation of control gaps. Accounting, Close & Reporting - Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes for the India portfolio, ensuring adherence to close calendars. - Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting for internal, regional, and corporate requirements. - Drive balance sheet accuracy through detailed review of reconciliations and corrective actions. - Support local statutory reporting and regulatory filings as required. Stakeholder & Audit Management - Act as a trusted finance partner to business leadership, providing accounting and commercial insights. - Manage relationships with external auditors and Global Internal Audit, supporting audits and issue resolution. - Coordinate closely with Shared Services teams (O2C, P2P, Payroll) to ensure operational effectiveness and control compliance. - Liaise with Tax and Country Finance teams on cross-border and tax-sensitive transactions. Process Improvement & Standardization - Drive simplification, standardization, and continuous improvement of REMS finance and accounting processes. - Identify opportunities to enhance close-cycle efficiency, reporting quality, and compliance outcomes. - Provide training and guidance to the REMS Finance community on accounting standards, controls, and risk management. Key skills - Strong understanding of accounting principles with the ability to communicate complex issues clearly to senior stakeholders. - Deep expertise in revenue recognition and contract accounting. - Analytical, independent thinker with strong problem-solving and prioritization skills. - Comfortable operating in a matrix, multinational environment, building strong cross-functional relationships. - Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; experience with analytical tools (e.g., Tableau) preferred. Sounds like you? To apply you need to have: - Chartered Accountant (CA) / CPA or equivalent professional accounting qualification. - Typically 3-5 years of experience in controllership, audit, or finance roles within large or multinational organizations (Big 4 experience preferred). - Strong working knowledge of US GAAP, IFRS / Ind AS, SOX, and India statutory reporting requirements. - Experience supporting real estate, property management, or professional services businesses is an advantage. - Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence in a collaborative environment. Location: On-site –Bengaluru, KA Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements. We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table! At JLL, we harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to efficiently accelerate meaningful connections between candidates and opportunities. 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