Controllership Manager, EMEA REMS

JLL; Warszawa; Hybrid; PLN 260,000 - 480,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Cafeteria system

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

JLL is seeking a senior controllership leader to oversee the multi-country close for the REMS business in the EMEA region. You will manage a team of Senior Associates and Interns, drive accuracy in reporting and compliance, and partner with senior finance leadership to streamline processes.

The role requires strong technical accounting expertise, multinational experience, and a track record of leading finance professionals.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field required or equivalent experience.
• Professional certification (ACCA, CPA, CMA or equivalent) is a plus.
• Experience in US GAAP and local statutory reporting, Big 4 or corporate controllership preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of Controllership Senior Associates and Interns, fostering accountability and continuous improvement.
• Plan workload and capacity to meet reporting deadlines and business needs.
• Conduct performance reviews and development conversations to grow your team.
• Own monthly and year-end close across multiple countries with accuracy and timeliness.
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP, local GAAP and JLL accounting policies; escalate complex issues with clear recommendations.
• Oversee statutory reporting and liaise with external auditors and tax advisors.
• Drive process improvements, automation, and standardization; document processes and train the team.
• Partner with business units and report results and risks to senior management; collaborate with corporate finance, audit, tax, and service providers.

Skills

Leadership

US GAAP

ERP Systems

Consolidation

Education

Master's degree in Accounting/Finance

ACCA/CPA/CMA certification

Tools

PeopleSoft

Excel

Consolidation tools

Job description

Lead the controllership operations behind JLL's Real Estate Management Services (REMS) business across multiple EMEA countries. You'll manage a team of Senior Associates and Interns, own the financial close, and make sure reporting and compliance meet the highest standards. You'll combine hands-on technical accounting with strategic oversight, and you'll be the link between day-to-day controllership and senior finance leadership. You'll also shape how the function works, driving simplification, standardization and automation across countries.

What you'll do

• Lead, coach and develop a team of Controllership Senior Associates and Interns, and build a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Plan workload and team capacity so reporting deadlines and business needs are consistently met.
• Run performance reviews and career development conversations that help your people grow.
• Own the monthly and year-end close across multiple countries, ensuring accuracy, completeness and timeliness.
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP, JLL accounting policies and Local GAAP, and elevate complex technical accounting issues to senior management with clear recommendations.
• Oversee statutory reporting, work with external auditors for smooth audits, and make sure tax obligations are met with third-party tax advisors.
• Identify and lead process improvement, automation and standardization initiatives, and drive adoption of new tools and methodologies. Document processes and build training materials so knowledge scales across the team.
• Act as a trusted partner to business units and communicate results, risks and recommendations to senior management. You'll also work with corporate finance, audit teams, tax advisors and outsourced service providers on cross-functional projects.

What we're looking for

• Strong technical accounting expertise in US GAAP and local statutory reporting, gained in audit (Big 4 or equivalent) or corporate controllership.
• A track record of managing and developing finance professionals, with leadership that motivates people and holds them accountable.
• Master's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field. A professional certification (ACCA, CPA, CMA or equivalent) is a plus.
• Fluent English. Additional EMEA languages are an advantage.
• Confidence working in a multinational, matrixed environment, with the adaptability to work across geographies and cultures.
• Clear communication and stakeholder management at every level, from team members to senior leaders.
• An analytical, detail-focused and proactive mindset: you spot issues early and resolve them before they escape.
• Advanced ERP skills (PeopleSoft preferred) and advanced Excel, plus familiarity with consolidation and reporting tools and with shared service center and outsourced accounting models.

What we offer:

Competitive Rewards & Benefits

Permanent contract after probationary period, private healthcare, cafeteria system, life insurance, and employee assistance program

Flexible Work Environment

Hybrid model in premium Warsaw Spire workspace with state-of-the-art facilities and metro access.

Career Development & Growth

Robust development opportunities with 80% employee participation in structured programs, AI upskilling, and professional training.

Stability & Recognition

78% employee recommendation rate, recognized for 18 consecutive years as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies.

Inclusive & Supportive Culture

Strong commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion across multiple employee resource groups and initiatives.

Global Perspective

60 nationalities and 40 languages represented, offering rich cultural exchange and collaboration opportunities.