Sr. Manager Finance, Transitions

JLL - Westmont, IL

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Westmont, IL

1,001-5,000 employees

Real Estate

About the position

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way. Our people at JLL and JLL Technologies are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world-class services, advisory, and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers, and find a place where they belong. Whether you've got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades, or technology, or you're looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward. In this role, you will establish systems, procedures, and financial reporting while addressing compliance requirements. You will collaborate with Procurement, IT, HR, Project Management, and other JLL business lines to ensure the performance of the finance transition team meets all transition deliverables. Acting as the client's finance point of contact, you will demonstrate a solid technical knowledge of accounting principles and theories to understand the client's accounting and financial reporting needs. You will develop policies and procedures and ensure the setup complies with the Management Service Agreement, JLL standards, and client-specific requirements. Additionally, you will create procedures and process flows for on-account team members and clients to meet the operational challenges of accounting system integrations and required reporting standards. Leading FM and Project Accounting transition, you will collaborate with critical functional areas including Client Finance, Controllership, Tax, and Treasury. You will provide updates on internal and client calls and update the timeline, risk matrix, and other required transition documents. Creating transition budget estimates, reviewing funding requirements, and ensuring JLL standards and best practices are met for the accounting and finance function will also be part of your responsibilities. You will schedule team member training for financial systems, update training materials as needed, and participate in special projects as required. Mentoring and coaching professional team members will be an essential aspect of your role.

Responsibilities

• Establish systems, procedures, and financial reporting while addressing compliance requirements.
• Collaborate with Procurement, IT, HR, Project Management, and other JLL business lines.
• Ensure the performance of the finance transition team meets all transition deliverables.
• Act as the client's finance point of contact, demonstrating a solid technical knowledge of accounting principles and theories.
• Develop policies and procedures and ensure the setup complies with the Management Service Agreement, JLL standards, and client-specific requirements.
• Create procedures and process flows for on-account team members and clients to meet operational challenges of accounting system integrations and required reporting standards.
• Lead FM and Project Accounting transition while collaborating with critical functional areas including Client Finance, Controllership, Tax, and Treasury.
• Provide updates on internal and client calls and update the timeline, risk matrix, and other required transition documents.
• Create transition budget estimates, review funding requirements, and ensure JLL standards and best practices are met for the accounting and finance function.
• Schedule team member training for financial systems and update training materials as needed.
• Participate in special projects as required and mentor and coach professional team members.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
• CPA and MBA a plus.
• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience.
• Management experience required.
• Experience working with JLL Accounting/Finance, including budgeting/forecasting and financial reporting.
• Proficiency in E-1.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to focus strategically and tactically.
• Self-directed and able to work independently.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

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
• Flexible and Remote Work Arrangements may be available