Finance Director

JLL - Chicago, IL

Full-time - Senior

Remote - Chicago, IL

1,001-5,000 employees

Real Estate

About the position

The position involves overseeing the financial operations of JLL, including the preparation and management of annual plans, revenue recognition, and financial reporting. The role requires strong leadership skills to manage a team, ensure compliance, and develop internal controls while acting as a strategic partner to various business units. The successful candidate will be responsible for financial analysis, variance reporting, and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Preparation, management, consolidation and delivery of the annual plan and quarterly reforecast
• Supervision of the revenue recognition process
• Meeting accounts receivable objectives and metrics
• Supervision of the team in completion of monthly quarterly audit and compliance schedules
• Developing and maintaining systems of internal controls to safeguard financial assets of the organization
• Preparation of the monthly financial reporting package
• Overall accounting/finance team management, staff development and compensation planning
• Managing and executing on staff succession and growth plans
• Preparation of analysis for DFD and CFO of the client group, as well as Corporate
• Producing and analyzing monthly and quarterly financial variance reports
• Preparing pipeline reports and dashboard metrics for business or product lines
• Overseeing the management and coordination of all financial reporting activities
• Key financial/accounting liaison for Business Unit Executives, Product Line owners and Corporate
• Act as advisor and strategic partner to these groups for all financial, operational and client matters
• Proactive decision making support to all stakeholders
• Ownership of all financial processes within given span of control
• Leadership of managers, supervisors and/or professional staff
• Performance and results of multiple related units
• Developing departmental plans, including business, production and/or organizational priorities
• Controlling resources and policy formation in area of responsibility

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• Minimum of 15 years of related work experience
• CPA and/or MBA is preferred
• 5 years of direct management/supervisory experience
• Audit and internal controls background is a plus
• Strong accounting skills
• Excellent computer skills including proficiency in Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint
• Proficiency in computer-based accounting applications
• Experience with JD Edwards platforms is a plus
• Strong analytical, organizational, and coordination skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong presentation skills to internal and external parties
• Demonstrated consistency in values, principles and work ethic
• Understanding of and commitment to client service
• A desire to work within a diverse, collaborative, and driven professional environment

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with matching company contributions
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care
• Paid parental leave at 100% of salary
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays