Job Description

About JLL

Were JLLa 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. Thats why were 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 well let you in on a secret: theres 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 youre a leader of any level or experience and this job description resonates with you, lets talk.

The Controller - Americas Corporate Solutions (CS) will be responsible for the accounting and financial reporting activities, governance and compliance, policy, and internal client relations for the Americas region, reporting directly to the Americas Chief Accounting Officer, with a matrix to the Global Corporate Solutions Controller.

RESPONSIBILITIES

* Oversee and maintain accounting and financial reporting function for Americas CS business, including monthly, quarterly and annual financial close processes

* Revenue recognition process standardization and oversight/approval, including ASC 606 implementation

* Oversee and maintain an internal control environment compliant with Sarbanes-Oxley requirements; assist in resolution of any accounting and internal control issues

* Execute the Client & Corporate Finance shared service and productivity strategy

* Provide merger and acquisition due diligence and advisory support

* Coordinate with regional and global finance teams

* Direct the internal and external audit process

* Management of the CS controllership team, including the following direct reports:

* Accounting Managers (3-5) Americas Corporate Solutions

* Assistant Controller, AMR CS

1. Leadership/Team Management 30%

* Establish and maintain relationships within Finance leadership team

* Strategic thought leader; keenly focused on finance governance and oversight and partnering with leadership to drive growth

* Provide job and career guidance to direct reports; prepare and communicate performance reviews

* Develop best practices, goals, and feedback to develop each team member

* Actively manage and develop finance and accounting talent for Americas CS Controllership team.

2. Accounting and Auditing 50%

* Lead technical accounting research and policy decisions regionally in coordination with the regional finance team, including support of consolidations and equity method accounting, joint ventures and other contractual arrangements, revenue recognition (including rollout of ASC 606), compensation arrangements, leases and currency translation.

* Participate in structuring of complex transactions and other special projects.

* Actively follow the FASBs issuances of Exposure Drafts for new US GAAP accounting standards, in order to assist in leading the companys efforts in (a) writing comment letters to the FASB to participate in the standard-setting process, and (b) planning for the impact of the changes on the companys policies, processes, systems and financial statements.

* Business partner for accounting impact of contract language and modeling (IFM, PDS, IPS, and Technology Solutions)

* Partner with Americas Finance, Tax, and Legal to manage relationships for Corporate Solutions.

* Coordinate risk management and analysis, ensuring compliance with S-Ox requirements

* Partner directly with Global Internal Audit and external audit teams

* Lead controller meetings to address accounting concerns, share best practices and initiatives across the region

* Support ERP system updates and enhancements

Analysis (20%)

* Perform periodic and ad-hoc value-added analysis of results against budgets/forecasts and prior year performance

* Analyze historical data and current trends to identify risks and opportunities to company operations and financial results

* Perform decision-supporting analysis of major company potential initiatives, such as new business lines, pricing strategies and discretional project spend

QUALIFICATIONS

Functional Competencies:

* Fluent understanding of US GAAP and ability to effectively communicate key issues to finance and business leadership

* Expert in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Power Point; PeopleSoft a plus

* Excellent in financial process management and best practice influence

* Experience in or familiarity with financial system implementations is a plus

* Ability to track functional trends of the businesses supported and make recommendations to their strategies and annual goals

Interpersonal Competencies:

* Strong interpersonal skills including diplomacy, the ability to build consensus & leadership skills in a collaborative setting

* High comfort level with executive-level professionals

* Creative problem solver that can identify sources of information from disparate sources and deliver comprehensive, balanced & actionable analysis

* An independent nature with an analytical mindset & multi-tasking skills

* Ability to mentor others

* Executive level with influence and credibility

* Excellent analytical, business intelligence and presentations skills able to analyze raw data, draw conclusions, and develop/present actionable recommendations.

* Adept at forging strong relationships within a matrix environment; collaborative work style

Leadership Competencies:

* Provide opinions & develop creative solutions to complex business issues

* The ability to anticipate business issues & influence managerial attention

* Ability to clearly state the vision of the department and then successfully translate that vision into executable steps

* Construct challenging development plans with stretch tasks and goals

* Ability to lead complex projects, including managing expectations of multiple constituents along the way

* Ability to provide clear sense of direction

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

* Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field with 10+ years of experience

* CPA required; MBA preferred

* Demonstrates experience in performing in-depth accounting research and translating that research into analytical, logical, and coherent written communications

* Experience working and communicating within multi-national corporations and/or SEC registrants a plus

What you can expect from us

We succeed togetheracross 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 cant wait to see where your ambitions take you at JLL.

Apply today!

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