Senior Accounting, Controller

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. What this job involves: As a Senior Accounting Controller within JLL's Shared Services Center, you'll oversee financial and accounting operations across multiple Latin American markets, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and seamless cross-border financial reporting. This role sits at the intersection of technical accounting expertise and leadership, requiring you to manage complex multi-country financial processes while maintaining rigorous internal controls and external reporting standards. You'll serve as a trusted advisor to operational teams and corporate finance, translating financial data into actionable insights that drive business decisions. At JLL, we are collectively shaping a brighter way—for our clients, ourselves and our fellow employees—and this role is central to maintaining the financial integrity that enables our growth across the region. What sets JLL apart is our culture of collaboration, locally and across the globe, and you'll experience this firsthand as you coordinate with cross-functional teams spanning multiple countries and time zones. We embrace more innovative ways of working and prioritize opportunities to strengthen and advance your career, offering you a platform to grow your expertise while making meaningful impact across diverse markets. What your day-to-day will look like: Lead the monthly close process for assigned markets, ensuring all financial deliverables are accurate, complete, and submitted on time while maintaining the highest standards of quality control Prepare and review complex journal entries, maintain general ledger accounts, and perform detailed account reconciliations to ensure financial statement accuracy across multiple entities Oversee revenue recognition in accordance with applicable accounting standards, collaborating with financial analysts to ensure proper treatment of client accounts and service billings Analyze revenue by client and provide detailed reporting to operational teams and headquarters, identifying trends and addressing discrepancies proactively Maintain and strengthen internal control procedures across all assigned markets, conducting bank reconciliations and validating payroll cost accounting for proper allocation Coordinate with external auditors during annual audits, providing requested documentation and explanations while ensuring audit readiness throughout the year Monitor accounts receivable aging and coordinate collection efforts with operational teams, analyzing collection trends and identifying potential credit risks before they materialize Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members, reviewing the work of financial analysts and fostering their professional development through constructive feedback Collaborate with cross-functional teams including operations, tax, and corporate finance to ensure efficient information flow and continuous process improvement Required qualifications: Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in accounting or financial controllership roles, with demonstrated ability to manage increasing levels of complexity and responsibility Previous experience in public accounting firms, preferably Big Four audit or advisory practices, with exposure to diverse clients and accounting challenges Proven experience managing multi-country financial operations or working in shared services environments with responsibility for multiple entities or markets Strong