Senior Specialist - Controllership

JLL supports the Whole You, personally and professionally.

Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology to our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people in our industry; and we support them through professional growth, flexibility, and personalized benefits to manage life in and outside of work. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades, and technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, we empower you to shape a brighter way forward so you can thrive professionally and personally.

What this job involves:

In a high-powered team environment, the successful candidate will apply accounting principles and internal controls theory to real-world scenarios involving our commercial real estate Workplace Management and Project and Development Services clients.

This professional will learn our current processes with a consistently-applied challenging mindset, enabling him or her to identify inefficiencies and inconsistencies. Routine duties will include recording, analyzing, and reconciling financial transactions and balances, as well as reviewing client-level trial balances, financial statements, and other reports that ultimately feed into our externally-reported results.

Additionally, this person will help ensure completeness and accuracy of our reporting; assist in the preparation and development of best-in-class Sarbanes-Oxley supporting workpapers; support external and internal audits as required; deliver the year-end reporting with no surprises; and assist across a variety of client-centric business related activities. The ideal candidate will have working knowledge of ASC 606 and a strong foundation in internal controls over financial reporting.

What your day-to-day will look like:

Record and review financial activity each month for an assigned portfolio of client contracts of varying size and complexity within the Americas Work Dynamics business

Prepare and assist with month-end close activities, including leading the generation and review of accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, and other critical financial activity

Analyze results and trends while reconciling balance sheet accounts to ensure our records are complete and accurate for external reporting purposes

Ensure timely and accurate revenue recognition in compliance with contract terms, Sarbanes-Oxley rules, and U.S. GAAP (ASC 606) standards

Apply company financial policies and procedures while escalating inconsistencies, problems, and recommendations to management with proposed solutions

Read, interpret and abstract contracts, legal documents, and other agreements to support accurate financial recording and reporting

Actively participate in transformational initiatives, including process re-engineering, technology implementation and other ad hoc projects as applicable

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting (CPA or working towards CPA designation preferred)

1-3 years of core accounting and/or auditing experience with demonstrated understanding of fundamental accounting principles

Solid understanding of U.S. GAAP and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements with ability to apply in practice

Strong business acumen evidenced through critical thinking and analytical skills in financial analysis

Detail-oriented approach with ability to think strategically and analytically in complex business scenarios

Exceptional ability to effectively communicate key financial issues to finance and business leadership

Analytical mindset with capacity to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment while handling multiple projects simultaneously

Preferred Qualifications:

Public accounting experience, particularly with real estate or professional services clients

Experience with financial reporting systems and compilation of core financial statements for SEC registrants

Expert proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and PeopleSoft financial systems

Experience with contract interpretation and abstraction in commercial real estate or professional services environments

Background supporting internal and external audit processes with audit-ready documentation

Creative problem-solving abilities with capacity to identify key information from disparate sources and deliver actionable analysis

Strong interpersonal skills including diplomacy, consensus-building, and collaborative leadership in cross-functional settings

If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements below. 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.

About JLL –

We’re JLL—a leading professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. We have operations in over 80 countries and a workforce of over 102,000 individuals around the world who help real estate owners, occupiers and investors achieve their business ambitions. As a global Fortune 500 company, we also have an inherent responsibility to drive sustainability and corporate social responsibility. That’s why we’re committed to our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world. We’re using the most advanced technology to create rewarding opportunities, amazing spaces and sustainable real estate solutions for our clients, our people, and our communities.

Our core values of teamwork, ethics and excellence are also fundamental to everything we do and we’re honored to be recognized with awards for our success by organizations both globally and locally.

Creating a diverse and inclusive culture where we all feel welcomed, valued and empowered to achieve our full potential is important to who we are today and where we’re headed in the future. And we know that unique backgrounds, experiences and perspectives help us think bigger, spark innovation and succeed together.