Finance Manager - Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated

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What this job involves: 

• Oversee month-end and year-end close activities and ensure integrity and accuracy of reported results and reconciliation with client billing.

• Provide leadership for the annual budget and quarterly forecast processes and serve as key contact for site operations personnel.
• Issue monthly financial package and performance metrics to appropriate account and client personnel on a timely and accurate basis.
• ​Function as a resource to facility/project teams and client to ensure understanding and adherence to key procedures and processes.
• Maintain working knowledge of, and ensure compliance with, Master Services Agreement (MSA) and any relevant amendments or appendices.
• Have a comprehensive technical and functional understanding of all finance and accounting systems & processes. Identify process improvement opportunities and implement new planning & reporting tools.
• Develop and maintain all necessary systems and accounting processes and controls.
• Manage the training, development, and workload of finance team staff.
• Oversee project billing process and ensure proper calculation, invoicing and recognition of costs and related revenues/fees on a timely basis.
• Corporate finance management including annual and periodic budgeting for the JLL P&L for the assignment, monitoring accuracy of JLL income statement, monitoring corporate receivables, and quarterly revenue attestation.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, JLL Internal Audit and Client Accounting Services SSAE16 internal review standards.
• Provide controls for scope change process and ensure that budgets and savings targets are accurately revised to reflect approved scope changes.
• Work with Sourcing and operations teams to set budget targets and identify cost reduction opportunities as necessary to achieve savings targets
• Special projects and other functions as required by manager or client

Sound like you? Before you apply it’s worth knowing what we are looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance and 4 years of relevant work experience
• MBA and management/supervisory experience preferred
• CPA desired
• Strong accounting skills
• High attention to detail
• Excellent computer skills including proficiency in Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint. Experience with E1 General Ledger system is a plus
• Strong analytical, organizational, and time management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong presentation skills to internal and external parties
• Demonstrated consistency in values, principles, and work ethic
• Understanding of and commitment to client service
• A desire to work within a diverse, collaborative, and driven professional environment

Estimated total compensation for this position:

The total compensation range is an estimate and not guaranteed. An employment offer is based on an applicant's education, experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, internal equity and alignment with market data.

Location:

Remote –Chicago, IL

If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet all the requirements.  We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:

JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health. Some of these benefits may include:

• 401(k) plan with matching company contributions

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care

• Paid parental leave at 100% of salary 

• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays

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