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Join JLL's Client Accounting Services (CAS) team as an Accounting Manager where you'll play a pivotal role in delivering exceptional financial management and reporting services to our diverse portfolio of corporate clients. This position offers an exciting opportunity to lead accounting operations across multiple client relationships while ensuring the highest standards of compliance and financial governance. You'll collaborate closely with senior leadership, mentor a talented team of accounting professionals, and drive continuous improvement in our service delivery model. As a key member of the CAS team, you'll contribute directly to JLL's mission of helping clients achieve their real estate and investment objectives through precise financial oversight and strategic insights.
Job Responsibility:
Support the Accounting Manager in overseeing comprehensive accounting and reporting operations for multiple CAS clients, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of all deliverables
Monitor and maintain compliance with established controls, best practices, and SOCR (Service Organization Control Report) requirements across the corporate client portfolio
Lead and supervise a team of 4-6 Accountants, conducting thorough workpaper reviews to ensure compliance with objectives and adequacy of procedures and documentation
Proactively manage the oversight environment by identifying key issues, developing solutions, and ensuring prompt resolution of accounting challenges
Communicate regularly with senior leadership and business partners through comprehensive findings reports, dashboards, KPIs, and strategic recommendations
Recruit, train, evaluate, and develop team members to build a high-performing accounting organization
Execute special projects and initiatives that enhance service delivery and operational efficiency
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting with CPA and/or CIA certification strongly preferred
Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in accounting and financial governance in a professional services environment
Demonstrated supervisory or team leadership experience with proven ability to manage and develop accounting professionals
Experience with SSAE 16/SOC1 (formerly SAS70) or SOX-related design and review of control platforms strongly preferred
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to present complex financial information clearly to diverse stakeholders
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with attention to detail and accuracy
Nice to have:
Experience in real estate accounting or property management accounting systems
Forensic data analysis experience and investigative accounting skills
Familiarity with Yardi and MRI software platforms or similar property management systems
Previous experience in a client services or consulting environment
Knowledge of real estate investment and financial reporting standards
Project management experience with ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously
Experience supporting external audits and regulatory compliance initiatives