JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way.
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 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.
Responsibilities:
- Support the Senior Accounting Manager/Assistant Controller in managing the accounting and reporting for multiple clients serviced by CAS; function as a resource both internally and externally regarding procedures, issues, and inquiries.
- Support the Senior Accounting Manager/Assistant Controller in monitoring compliance with controls, best practices, and SOCR (Service Organization Control Report, formerly SAS-70) requirements for the corporate client portfolio. Help develop and implement changes as required and assist in related annual SOCR audits.
- Oversee the review activities performed by a staff of 4 – 6 Accountants including workpaper reviews to assess compliance with objectives and adequacy of procedures and documentation performed.
- Proactively manage the Oversight environment, ensuring key issues have been identified and addressed.
- Conduct ongoing communications with Senior Leadership and business partners via findings, dashboards, KPIs, and other reports - communicating findings, framing issues, and providing recommendations.
- Hire, train, evaluate, and develop staff members.
- Work on special projects.
Competencies:
- Adaptability - maintains effectiveness in varying environments, tasks and responsibilities, or with various types of people.
- Planning and Organizing - establish a course of action to accomplish goals and evaluate results, develop schedules and task/people assignments, can orchestrate multiple activities at once to accomplish goals, uses resources effectively and efficiently.
- Customer Focus - dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of the external and internal customer, acts with customer in mind, establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers, and gains their trust and respect.
- Dealing with Ambiguity - can effectively cope with change, can shift gears comfortably, can decide and act without having the total picture, can comfortably handle risk and uncertainty.
- Motivating Others - creates a climate in which people want to do their best, empowers others, makes each individual feel their work is important.
Qualifications:
- BS in Accounting; CPA and/or CIA preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in accounting and financial governance required.
- Prior supervisory experience a plus.
- SSAE 16/SOC1 (formerly SAS70) or SOX related design and review of control platforms a plus; forensic data analysis a plus.
- Excellent communication skills - both written and oral.
- Proficient in Excel and other Microsoft applications with ability to quickly learn our systems: Yardi and MRI.
Location: On-site – Westmont, IL
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 may 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.
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