Manager, Finance Team

Company:  JLL
Location: Chicago
Closing Date: 09/11/2024
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description

The Finance Manager is accountable for financial oversight of Property Management Office and Industrial business lines by leading a team of analysts through their monthly deliverables, general finance and accounting duties, and partnering with local business leaders to meet financial targets.
What this job involves
Lead and manage overall finance and accounting functions
Act as advisor and strategic partner to local business leaders for all financial and operational matters
Identify and effectively communicate financial opportunities and risks with business partners and leadership
Prepare and analyze regular and ad-hoc reporting, succinctly highlighting key take-aways and making recommendations to business partners
Ensure timely and accurate production of the annual plan and quarterly forecasts
Design, implement, document, and maintain policies and procedures that support efficient and effective processes while maintaining strong internal controls
Support team's efforts to develop and implement efficient reporting strategies, including automation and simplification of reporting processes while preserving data integrity
Manage the revenue recognition process in compliance with contract terms
Coordinate the timely and accurate preparation of the monthly financial packages and variance analysis
Hire, manage and mentor staff, supporting professional development of team
Assist in annual compensation planning processes
Sound like you? Before you apply it's worth knowing what we are looking for:
A Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (or similar field); CPA and/or MBA a plus
A minimum of 7 years relevant work experience with 1-3 years supervisory experience
Audit and internal controls background a plus
Strong understanding of US GAAP
Superior technical skills in Excel (lookups, index/match, pivot tables)
Demonstrated experience organizing and analyzing large volume of data
Experience with PeopleSoft ERP system preferred
Strong analytical, organizational, and time management skills
Excellent written and oral communication skills, proven presentation skills
Demonstrated initiative, autonomy and independence
Understanding of and commitment to business partnering

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