Finance Manager

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 to 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.

JLL is currently seeking a dynamic Finance Manager for our Work Dynamics Client Finance account team. The Work Dynamics Group creates transformative outsourcing partnerships that help our clients improve the cost, efficiency, and performance of their real estate portfolio.

Our Finance Manager is responsible for overseeing all financial planning & analysis functions for a client account and serves as a key contact for client finance personnel and JLL operations personnel.

What This Job Involves:

• Provide leadership for the annual budget and forecast processes and serve as key contact for site operations personnel and client stakeholders

• Issue monthly financial variance analysis package and performance metrics to appropriate account and client personnel on a timely and accurate basis.

• Oversee all month-end and year-end close activities and ensure integrity and accuracy of reported results and reconciliation with client billing

• Compliance with GAAP, JLL Internal Audit and Client Accounting Services SSAE16 internal review standards and ASC606 standards.

•  Function as a resource to facility/project teams and the client to ensure understanding and adherence to key procedures and processes.

•  Have a comprehensive technical and functional understanding of all finance and accounting systems & processes.

• Identify process improvement opportunities and implement new planning & reporting tools.

• Develop and maintain all necessary systems, processes and controls.

• Manage the training, development and workload of Financial Planning & Analysis team staff.

• Provide controls for scope change process and ensure that budgets and savings targets are accurately revised to reflect approved scope changes.

• Work with Sourcing and site operations teams to set budget targets and identify cost reduction opportunities as necessary to achieve savings targets.

• Special projects and other functions as required by manager or client.

Sound like you? Before you apply it’s worth knowing what we are looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance and 4-6 years of relevant work experience

• MBA and management/supervisory experience preferred

• Strong FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis) and High attention to detail

• Excellent computer skills including proficiency in JD Edwards E1, PeopleSoft 9.2 and Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint) and Google Office Suite

• Strong analytical, organizational, and time management skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Strong presentation skills to internal and external parties

• Required to travel (~5% at strategic times of year (QBRs, Leadership or Staff meetings)

• 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

What you can expect from us:

We’re an entrepreneurial, inclusive culture. We succeed together—across the desk and around the globe. We believe the best inspire the best, so we invest in supporting each other, learning together and celebrating our success.

Our Total Rewards program reflects our commitment to helping you achieve your ambitions in career, recognition, well-being, benefits and pay. We’ll offer you a competitive salary and benefits package.

With us, you’ll develop your strengths and enjoy a career full of varied experiences. We can’t wait to see where your ambitions take you at JLL.

Estimated total compensation for this position:

120,000.00 – 135,839.00 USD per year