Controllership Senior Associate II
 JLL | |
 United States, Illinois, Chicago | |
| 200 East Randolph Street (Show on map) | |
 Nov 22, 2024 | |
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ABOUT JLL
JLL (NYSE: JLL) is a leading global professional services firm that specializes in real estate and investment management. JLL shapes the future of real estate for a better world by using the most advanced technology to create rewarding opportunities, amazing spaces and sustainable real estate solutions for our clients, our people and our communities. JLL is a Fortune 200 company with annual revenue of >16 billion, operations in over 80 countries and a global workforce of more than 91,000. Jones Lang LaSalle has again been named to Fortune's exclusive list of the "World's Most Admired Companies," the definitive report card on corporate reputations. The firm was recognized as one of the real estate industry's leaders based on criteria that include corporate social responsibility, quality of services and global effectiveness. The firm has just recently committed to be net zero carbon emissions by 2030 showing its leadership in making the world a better place. Work Dynamics is demonstrating tremendous resilience and exciting growth in a very challenging economic time. There is massive potential via the huge addressable market as well as advances in digital/technology that are on the horizon. Concurrently, the business and finance teams are focused on transformation to take the organization to the next level. As a result, our Americas Work Dynamics Controllership function has an immediate opening for the right candidate to join us in our critical Finance Transformation and help set the stage to achieve our vision of "Beyond." RESPONSIBILITIES In a high-powered team environment, the successful candidate will apply accounting & compliance theory to real world commercial real estate integrated facilities management and project & development service agreements engagements with varying degrees of contractual and service delivery complexity. Routine duties will include a variety of professional level accounting duties including preparing reconciliations of financial accounts as well as preparing accounting entries and other reports and records that ultimately feed into our SEC reported results. Additionally, this role will help maintain the accuracy of our financial systems, assist in the preparation and development of leading edge Sarbanes Oxley supporting workpapers, support external and internal audits; deliver monthly close results with no surprises; and assist across a variety of global segment specific business related activities. Responsibilities include: Reporting and Analysis Assist in the accounting and financial reporting function for Americas WD business, including monthly, quarterly and annual financial close processes Ensure that critical close deadlines are met and all financial details are recorded properly in the correct period with all required control processes followed; escalate and communicate any critical close issues and ensure timely resolution. Perform periodic and ad-hoc value-added analysis of results against prior period performance; investigate changes or trends and document the results of investigation Prepare balance sheet reconciliations for key and non-key accounts and communicate identified adjustments Accounting and Auditing Apply the financial policies and procedures of the company; escalate inconsistencies, problems, and recommendations to the attention of management Ensure proper revenue recognition and contract set up within PDS Variable, maintaining the standards of ASC 606 revenue recognition Assist in efforts to standardize accounting processes across regions Perform internal controls in compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley requirements; assist in resolution of any accounting and internal control issues Assist in identifying areas to centralize and streamline accounting processes to create efficiencies on the overall PDS Variable team Leadership/Team Management Establish and maintain relationships within WD Controllership team, as well across the broader WD Finance team (Business Partnering, FP&A) Assist in onboarding and mentorship of any potential new team members Partner with the business/operations on supporting the growth and expansion of the PDS Variable businesses; assist the business to resolve invoicing and other issues Review work prepared by staff accountants QUALIFICATIONS Functional Competencies: Strong understanding of US GAAP, Sarbanes Oxley, and ability to effectively communicate key issues to leadership Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Power Point Excellent in financial process management and best practice influence Public accounting experience a strong plus Experience with financial reporting systems and compilation of core financial statements for SEC registrants a plus Interpersonal Competencies: Analytical mindset with the capacity and agility to work in a fast-paced, constantly changing, deadline-driven environment while handling multiple projects/tasks High level of energy, enthusiasm and passion for controllership Strong interpersonal and multi-tasking skills Highly comfortable interacting with management and willingness to share ideas Creative problem solver that can analyze and synthesize information from disparate sources and deliver comprehensive, balanced and actionable analysis Ability to mentor others Adept at forging strong relationships within a matrix environment Collaborative work style EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field with 3+ years of experience CPA preferred Detail oriented with ability to think strategically and analytically Jones Lang LaSalle is an Equal Opportunity Employer | |