Senior Finance Manager, Controllership

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Personalized benefits

Professional growth

Flexibility and work-life balance

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated seeks a Senior Finance Manager for India Property Management (REMS) to lead controllership, governance, and financial oversight. You will partner with REMS leaders to ensure disciplined financial management, robust controls, and compliant reporting across India portfolio.

Role emphasizes revenue recognition, contract accounting, and cross-border transactions within a multinational environment.

Qualifications

• CA/CPA or equivalent professional accounting qualification.
• Typically 3–5 years of experience in controllership, audit, or finance roles within large or multinational organizations.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Oversee SOX control environment, periodic certifications, and remediation of control gaps.
• 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.
• Coordinate with Shared Services teams to ensure operational effectiveness and control compliance.
• Liaise with Tax and Country Finance teams on cross-border and tax-sensitive transactions.
• Drive simplification, standardization, and continuous improvement of REMS finance and accounting processes.

Skills

Revenue recognition

Contract accounting

US GAAP

IFRS/Ind AS

Auditing

SOX

Excel

Tableau

Cross-functional communication

Education

CA/CPA

Tools

Tableau

Job description

JLL supports the Whole You, personally and professionally.Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology to our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people in our industry; and we support them through professional growth, flexibility, and personalized benefits to manage life in and outside of work. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades, and technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, we empower you to shape a brighter way forward so you can thrive professionally and personally.Senior Finance Manager – India Property Management (REMS)About JLLWe’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 roleJLL 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 involvesControllership, Governance & ComplianceOwn 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 & ReportingOversee 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 ManagementAct 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 & StandardizationDrive 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 skillsStrong 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.If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements below. We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health.About JLL –We’re JLL—a leading professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. We have operations in over 80 countries and a workforce of over 102,000 individuals around the world who help real estate owners, occupiers and investors achieve their business ambitions. As a global Fortune 500 company, we also have an inherent responsibility to drive sustainability and corporate social responsibility. That’s why we’re committed to our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world. We’re using the most advanced technology to create rewarding opportunities, amazing spaces and sustainable real estate solutions for our clients, our people, and our communities.Our core values of teamwork, ethics and excellence are also fundamental to everything we do and we’re honored to be recognized with awards for our success by organizations both globally and locally.Creating a diverse and inclusive culture where we all feel welcomed, valued and empowered to achieve our full potential is important to who we are today and where we’re headed in the future. And we know that unique backgrounds, experiences and perspectives help us think bigger, spark innovation and succeed together.