Job Title

Senior Controllership Specialist

Job Description Summary

We are seeking a Senior Controllership Specialist to support our EMEA Controllership team in delivering accurate and timely financial reporting while ensuring compliance with US GAAP and global policies. This role will report to the Controllership Manager and is responsible for managing key month-end processes, overseeing balance sheet reconciliations, and coordinating with outsourced finance partners. Acting as a key liaison across finance teams, the successful candidate will focus on financial control, process improvement, and maintaining data integrity within a SOX-compliant framework. This position requires strong analytical skills, a drive for continuous improvement, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a

Job Description

Role purpose:

Supporting our Controllership team in the successful delivery of day-to-day legal entity Controllership responsibilities within EMEA, ensuring compliance with global policies. The role has responsibility to ensure processes are managed under US GAAP and will range from managing and overseeing the month end process and related activities, through to active participation in the review and oversight of balance sheet account reconciliations as well as acting as a key go-to contact partnering across multiple finance teams.The role requires a driven individual to deliver timely and accurate financial information, acting as a key contact for outsourced service providers. This role will take accountability for the integrity of reported results and to standardize processes and build a strong culture of controls and continuous improvement. Having a keen eye for detail and a desire to improve processes is critical to the success of the role.

Key responsibilities:

Supporting the Country Controller in the provision of internal and external financial reporting and maintaining financial control and integrity in line with EMEA Controllership objectives.Management of financial data integrity through the SOX control framework and systems mapping.Support month end processes, coordinate outsourced partner operations during critical periods to meet management reporting deadlines.Monitor quality of Balance Sheet Recs across trading and holding entities and timely preparation thereof, focussing in particular on accruals/prepaids, payroll, inter-company and bank reconciliations and managing effective reporting matrices for issue escalation.Facilitate recharge requirements as required including calculation support and methodologies for business allocations and statutory recharges in accordance with transfer pricing requirements.Manage key balance sheet key provisions, specifically Legal and PI/Insurance provisions.Support International Treasury and the Business on treasury related requests ( eg FX, cash flow reporting, loan & interest settlement and related reconciliations).Support FP&A teams in a business partnering capacity in key areas such as Occupancy related costs and accrual needs.Present to senior finance leads as required in the support of key balance sheet reviews and analysis.Identify and recommend updates and improvements for accounting systems and ongoing process improvements to the Controllership team for maximum efficiency.Support KPMG audit needs, including components of the group audit and general audit enquiries.Support process queries with a resolution mindset as well as ad-hoc project support activities commensurate with the role.

Knowledge & experience:

A newly qualified CPA / ACCA / CIMA accountant with relevant experience in industry or suitably qualified by experience with a degree in Finance & Accounting or other applicable subject.2-3 years experience in industry, ideally suited to a Commercial Real Estate / publicly-traded environment.Highly motivated with an ability to take ownership and strong attention to detail.Reliable and pro-active team player focused on delivering an exceptional service.Ability to organize and prioritise workloads whilst working to tight and regular deadlines.Excellent analytical and problem-solving skillsAdaptable and energetic, with ability to work as part of a team, as well as under their own initiativeA good level of Excel knowledge and experience is essential for analysing data.A good understanding of Workday, Hyperion Essbase & HFM is highly desirable.IFRS knowledge is an advantageFluent in English, other languages are desirable but not essential.Experience working in an outsourced Finance environment would be an advantageDemonstrate flexibility to meet competing and evolving business needs and drive results with urgency.Critical thinker with a ‘Think Customer’ mindsetManages compliance & change with a continuous improvement approach.Excellent communicator, organizational and interpersonal skills.Build collaborative networks with key stakeholdersShares knowledge and building personal talent / own development.Develop a culture of accountability and ownership.

What we can offer:

Competitive compensation and benefit packageGreat learning and development opportunities Benefit package includes cafeteria, mental and physical health care package, community bike ticket, and loyalty-based elements Modern, award-winning office with a view of the DanubeCentral location, excellent public transport Youthful and supportive work environmentAdditional holidays to compensate for Hungarian public holidays falling on a weekendA steadily growing, 100+ year-old international company

INCO: “Cushman & Wakefield”