Senior Accounting Manager - Global SoX

Job description

Introduction

At Gallagher, we help clients face risk with confidence because we believe that when businesses are protected, they're free to grow, lead, and innovate. You'll be backed by our digital ecosystem: a client-centric suite of consulting tools making it easier for you to meet your clients where they want to be met. Advanced data and analytics providing a comprehensive overview of the risk landscape is at your fingertips. Here, you're not just improving clients' risk profiles, you're building trust. You'll find a culture grounded in teamwork, guided by integrity, and fueled by a shared commitment to do the right thing. We value curiosity, celebrate new ideas, and empower you to take ownership of your career while making a meaningful impact for the businesses we serve. If you're ready to bring your unique perspective to a place where your work truly matters; think of Gallagher.

Overview

We're looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to lead our global SOX programme. Based in our Global Accounting Centre in Glasgow, you'll work closely with senior stakeholders and our US Accounting Centre of Excellence in Chicago. You'll ensure our SOX framework is robust, compliant, and continuously improving. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact in a dynamic and innovative organisation.

How you'll make an impact

• Manage the global SOX programme, ensuring timely delivery of the annual cycle.
• Lead SOX scoping, risk assessments, and control design to improve financial reporting quality.
• Maintain high-quality SOX documentation and manage testing processes.
• Evaluate control deficiencies and drive timely remediation plans.
• Collaborate with internal and external auditors on SOX matters.
• Provide regular updates to senior stakeholders on risks, control issues, and recommendations.
• Drive process improvements, focusing on quality, standardisation, and automation.
• Produce clear technical reports for senior management and auditors.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies

About you

• You're a qualified accountant (ICAS/CIMA/ACCA/CA or equivalent.
• You're skilled at managing priorities and meeting deadlines.
• You're adaptable, detail-oriented, and thrive in dynamic environments.
• You have strong people management and organisational skills.
• You're eligible to work in the UK.

Compensation and benefits

At Gallagher, we believe supporting our colleagues goes far beyond the role itself. For more information, visit our Benefits page.

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits programs designed to support your well-being
• Career development opportunities and ongoing learning
• A collaborative, people-first culture with accessible leadership
• The opportunity to do meaningful work with global reach and local impact

At Gallagher, we are dedicated to building an inclusive and authentic workplace. If your past experience doesn't align perfectly, we encourage you to join our Talent Community to stay connected to additional career opportunities. Although this role is listed as full-time, if you're in a job-share partnership, work reduced hours, or have any other flexible arrangement, please still get in touch. We will also offer reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process if required, so please let us know.

Gallagher is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer (Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled)