Senior Accounting Manager

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Senior Manager, Controllership

Location: Chicago, IL

What this job involves:

As Senior Manager for Americas REMS at JLL, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping financial excellence across our diverse real estate portfolio. This position empowers you to drive strategic financial reporting and analysis while leading transformational initiatives that strengthen our accounting operations. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams locally and globally, ensuring compliance with complex financial regulations while identifying innovative opportunities to advance our controllership capabilities.

At JLL, we believe the most effective teams are built when everyone is empowered to thrive, and in this role, you’ll champion process improvements and mentor developing talent while maintaining the highest standards of financial integrity. Your analytical expertise and leadership will be instrumental in supporting mergers and acquisitions, coordinating audits, and delivering comprehensive financial insights that drive business success across the Americas region.

What your day-to-day will look like:

• Review contracts to ensure proper application of ASC 606 revenue recognition guidance
• Advise business and operations teams on revenue recognition for the PDS and Portfolio business lines
• Prepare P&L and balance sheet commentary for the US and Canada as needed
• Partner with business operations and finance to close monthly and quarterly financial statements for PDS and Portfolio
• Complete and review SOX controls prepared by the PDS and Portfolio team
• Guide and support the outsourced Hyderabad controllership team, which handles day-to-day tasks, as their dotted-line manager
• Lead finance and controllership touchpoint meetings, maintaining checklists to ensure timely monthly and quarterly close activities with global stakeholders
• Oversee REMS compliance with global balance sheet reconciliation policies, approving reconciliations and developing executive-level reporting for leadership
• Support KPMG audits and statutory reviews, leading control walkthroughs and supporting revenue, expense, and balance sheet testing
• Develop and deliver training to the REMS controllership team on accounting procedures, reconciliation standards, and new company initiatives
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying automation opportunities and implementing process enhancements that increase team efficiency

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting with active CPA certification
• Minimum 6 years of core accounting and/or auditing experience, including complex financial operations
• Prior team management or supervisory experience leading and developing accounting professionals
• Extensive experience performing in-depth accounting research and communicating findings in clear, analytical writing
• Strong analytical skills and ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Executive-level communication skills, with confidence engaging senior management and cross-functional stakeholders
• Detail-oriented approach combined with strategic thinking and problem-solving skills

Preferred qualifications:

• Public accounting experience with Big Four or similar firms
• Experience in multinational corporations and/or SEC registrants
• Background in real estate or professional services
• Advanced proficiency in financial systems and data analytics tools
• Experience with SOX compliance and internal controls frameworks
• Demonstrated success in process improvement and automation initiatives

Our Value Proposition manifesto statements are as follows:

• At JLL, we are collectively shaping a brighter way — for our clients, ourselves and our fellow employees
• We believe the most effective teams are built when everyone is empowered to thrive
• We embrace more innovative ways of working and prioritize opportunities to strengthen and advance your career
• What sets JLL apart is our culture of collaboration, locally and across the globe
• We support each other’s wellbeing and champion inclusivity and belonging across teams
• We choose to take the more inspiring, innovative, and optimistic path on our journey toward success

This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Expected compensation for this position:

Final compensation packages are determined by various considerations including but not limited to candidate qualifications, location, market conditions, and internal considerations.

Location:

If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet all the requirements.  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. Some of these benefits include:

• 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
• Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay

At JLL, we harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to efficiently accelerate meaningful connections between candidates and opportunities. Using AI capabilities, we analyze your application for relevant skills, experiences, and qualifications to generate valuable insights about how your unique profile aligns with the specific requirements of the role you're pursuing.

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