JLL

Accounting Manager

JLL Chicago, IL
JLL

Accounting Manager

JLL Chicago, IL
1 week ago 95 applicants

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Responsibilities:

  • Support the Finance Director in managing the accounting and reporting for a large client; function as a resource both internally and externally regarding procedures, issues and inquiries
  • Support the Finance Director in monitoring compliance with controls, best practices and SOCR (Service Organization Control Report, formerly SAS-70) requirements for the corporate client portfolio. Help develop and implement changes as required and assist in related annual SOCR audits
  • Oversee the review activities performed by staff of 1 Accountant and 2 JBS resources including workpaper reviews to assess compliance with objectives and adequacy of procedures and documentation performed
  • Proactively manage the Oversight environment, ensuring key issues have been identified and addressed
  • Conduct ongoing communications with Senior Leadership via findings, dashboards, KPIs, other reports- communicating findings, framing issues providing recommendations
  • Work on corporate budgeting, forecasting, and monthly deliverables
  • ASC 606 reporting oversight
  • Hire, train, evaluate and develop staff members as needed
  • Work on special projects
  • Contribute to financial analysis and working with the finance manager during month-end close reporting

Competencies:

  • Adaptability- maintains effectiveness in varying environments, tasks and responsibilities, or with various types of people
  • Planning and Organizing- establish course of action to accomplish goals and evaluates results, develops schedules and task/people assignments, can orchestrate multiple activities at once to accomplish goals, uses resources effectively and efficiently
  • Customer Focus- dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of the external and internal customer, acts with customer in mind, establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers, and gains their trust and respect
  • Dealing with Ambiguity – can effectively cope with change, can shift gears comfortably, can decide and act without having the total picture, can comfortably handle risk and uncertainty
  • Motivating Others- creates a climate in which people want to do their best, empowers others, makes each individual feel their work is important

Qualifications

  • BS in Accounting; CPA and/or CIA preferred
  • Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in accounting required
  • Prior supervisory experience a plus
  • SSAE 16/SOC1 (formerly SAS70) or SOX related design and review of control platforms a plus; forensic data analysis a plus
  • Excellent communication skills-both written and oral
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Proficient in Excel and other Microsoft applications. Knowledge of E1, PeopleSoft, and Corrigo preferred

  • Seniority level

    Mid-Senior level

  • Employment type

    Full-time

  • Job function

    Accounting/Auditing and Finance

  • Industries

    Real Estate

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