Project Lead, Controllership

The Project Lead in the Controllership function will play an integral role in driving change and transformation for the Global Balance Sheet Reconciliation Program, a multi-year program. The successful candidate will be experienced in the Controllership function, implementation of systems and process improvements, and excels in an environment of fast-paced change in a global matrixed organisation. The role will report into the overall Program Lead. What you will be doing:

• Manage a project delivery team to ensure project deliverables are met and review team deliverables for quality control
• Work closely with the Project Manager to build detailed project plans and track progress through regular reporting
• Successful on-time and on-budget delivery of project activities
• Early identification of issues and escalation to Program Lead
• Partner with the Technology Project Lead to ensure systems related objectives are met, and provide design requirements for the technology design and implementation enhancements
• Collaborate with local finance teams, other key functional teams (eg. IT, Global Process Owners, Financial Risk Management, Technical accounting and policy teams), project members and SME's
• Drive discovery and design solutioning for each Balance Sheet account phase, including the design of best-practice Balance sheet reconciliation templates and process
• Key contributor in presentations to key stakeholders in Design Advisory Board and Steering committee meetings
• Work with the Change Manager on relevant change-related activities (eg. building training content)
• Delivery of training and hypercare support for each Balance Sheet account phase
  
  Qualified Accountant with at least 8 years of relevant experience, to include at least 5 years in a supervisory capacity
• Must have experience in a global multi-national company
• Public accounting experience with a Big 4 audit background strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), with SOX and US GAAP experience preferred
• Experience with using an ERP system and Balance sheet reconciliation tool
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills
• Highly organised, manage and prioritise critical deadlines, with ability to provide timely, reliable and transparent information to stakeholders
• Ability to collect, analyse and summarise data into key themes concisely, with attention to detail
• Ability to collaborate, build consensus and influence people across different levels of the organisation
• Self-motivated, proactive, strong work ethic and able to work with minimal supervision
• Thrives in a team
  
  When you join CBRE you will have the support and resources of a global firm where an entrepreneurial mind-set is encouraged. You'll realize your potential with challenging work, fast-paced assignments, an environment of constant learning and commitment to results. To enable your success, we provide the best tools, training and leaders in the industry.
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