Assistant Manager – 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:
Join our Americas Work Dynamics Controllership function during an exciting period of transformation and growth. In this critical role, you'll apply accounting and compliance theory to real-world commercial real estate integrated facilities management and project & development service agreements with varying degrees of contractual and service delivery complexity.
As part of our Finance Transformation initiative, you'll help set the stage to achieve our vision of "Beyond" while supporting a business demonstrating tremendous resilience and growth in challenging economic times. Your work will directly impact our SEC-reported results through professional-level accounting duties including preparing reconciliations, accounting entries, and comprehensive reports.
This position offers significant opportunity to contribute to leading-edge Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, support critical audits, and drive process improvements across our global operations in a high-powered team environment focused on taking the organization to the next level.

What your day-to-day will look like:
Assist in monthly, quarterly and annual financial close processes for the Americas Work Dynamics business, ensuring critical deadlines are met and issues are communicated and resolved timely
Prepare balance sheet reconciliations for key and non-key accounts while documenting and communicating identified adjustments to maintain financial accuracy
Perform periodic and ad-hoc value-added analysis of results against prior period performance, investigating changes or trends and documenting findings for management review
Ensure proper revenue recognition and contract setup within subservice lines while maintaining ASC 606 revenue recognition standards across complex service agreements
Apply company financial policies and procedures while escalating inconsistencies, problems, and recommendations to management with proposed solutions
Perform internal controls in compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley requirements and assist in resolution of accounting and internal control issues
Partner with business operations teams to support growth and expansion of subservice line businesses while identifying areas to centralize and streamline accounting processes

Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field with 3+ years of progressive accounting experience in complex business environments
Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements with demonstrated ability to communicate key issues effectively to leadership
Detail-oriented approach with proven ability to think strategically and analytically in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint with advanced financial modeling and analysis capabilities
Analytical mindset with capacity to handle multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining accuracy and meeting critical deadlines
Strong interpersonal and multi-tasking skills with demonstrated ability to forge relationships within matrix organizational structures
Collaborative work style with high level of energy, enthusiasm and passion for controllership functions

Preferred Qualifications:
CPA certification or active progress toward CPA designation
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
Background in process improvement and best practice implementation across accounting functions
Experience mentoring and onboarding team members in complex accounting environments
Creative problem-solving abilities with capacity to analyze and synthesize information from disparate sources
Previous experience supporting external and internal audit processes with comprehensive documentation and workpaper preparation
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.