Sr Manager, Finance Team

Job title: Sr Manager, Finance Team

Job description: About JLL –

We’re JLL—a leading professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. We shape the future of real estate for a better world by using the most advanced technology to create rewarding opportunities, amazing spaces and sustainable real estate solutions for our clients, our people and our communities. As a Fortune 500 company, we help real estate owners, occupiers and investors achieve their business ambitions. We have operations in over 80 countries and a global workforce of over 92,000 individuals. We believe a diverse and inclusive culture is one where everyone succeeds. That’s why we’re committed to creating an environment where we all feel welcomed, valued and empowered to achieve our full potential.

Confidence can sometimes hold us back from applying for a job. But we’ll let you in on a secret: there’s no such thing as a “perfect” candidate. JLL is a place where everyone can grow no matter how they identify or what background they bring with them. If you’re a leader of any level or experience and this job description resonates with you, let’s talk.

Position Overview

We are currently seeking a Senior Finance Manager to join our Corporate Solutions Client Finance Team. Our Senior Finance Manager is accountable for leading a team of Finance and Accounting professionals in general accounting duties including; the creation of annual and quarterly forecasts as well as leading the revenue recognition process. They are accountable for team results and must ensure compliance in all accounting processes.

What this job involves

• Assist with the creation of the annual plan and quarterly forecasts
• Manage the revenue recognition process in compliance with contract terms
• Manage team in achieving accounts receivable objectives and metrics – oversee maintenance and research on AR over 30 days past due
• Coordinate with senior accountants on the completion of quarterly audit schedules
• Maintain internal control processes and standards and ensure the compliance of the team
• Review, understand and ensure compliance and proper accounting for transaction deals
• 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
• Produce and analyze monthly and quarterly Management Executive Committee variance reports
• Assist in the preparation of analysis and dashboard reporting for the client group, as well as Corporate
• Coordinate with accounting team on the timely and accurate preparation of the monthly financial statement packages
• Manage and mentor staff and help guide their development (including preparation of goals & objectives, reviews)
• Help execute staff succession and growth plans
• Assist in compensation planning process

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

• A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA and/or MBA a plus
• A minimum of 7-9 years relevant work experience with 3-5 years supervisory experience
• Audit and internal controls background a plus
• Strong accounting skills
• Demonstrated technical proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and PeopleSoft
• Proficiency with JD Edwards E1 General Ledger system a plus
• Strong analytical, organizational, and time management skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, proven presentation skills
• Demonstrated consistency in values, principles and work ethic
• Understanding of and commitment to client services
• A desire to work within a diverse, collaborative, and driven professional environment

What you can expect from us:

We succeed together—across the desk and around the globe and 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 career ambitions, recognizing your contributions, investing in your well-being and providing competitive benefits and pay.

We can’t wait to see where your ambitions take you at JLL.

JLL is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Company: Jones Lang LaSalle

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Location: Mississauga, ON

Job date: Wed, 09 Jun 2021 22:37:13 GMT