at Jones Lang LaSalle in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
About JLL:
We're JLL-a leading professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. We have operations in over 80 countries and a workforce of over 91,000 individuals around the world who help real estate owners, occupiers and investors achieve their business ambitions. As a global Fortune 500 company, we also have an inherent responsibility to drive sustainability and corporate social responsibility. That's why we're committed to our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world. We're using the most advanced technology to create rewarding opportunities, amazing spaces and sustainable real estate solutions for our clients, our people and our communities.
Our core values of teamwork, ethics and excellence are also fundamental to everything we do and we're honored to be recognized with awards for our success by organizations both globally and locally.
Creating a diverse and inclusive culture where we all feel welcomed, valued and empowered to achieve our full potential is important to who we are today and where we're headed in the future. And we know that unique backgrounds, experiences and perspectives help us think bigger, spark innovation and succeed together.
Primary Responsibilities:
Lead, supervise and continuously develop a team to execute responsibilities in: (i) global Sarbanes-Oxley ("SOX") compliance program, (ii) SOC report administration/coordination, and (iii) ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) Data Controlling
Relating to ownership of global SOX program, ensure compliance with SOX requirements and related regulations, including:
Lead planning and scoping of the annual program (including risk assessment) and oversee testing strategy, walkthroughs and execution, including remediation efforts, globally
Oversee and periodically evaluate team size and structure (e.g., JLL personnel and co-sourcing partnership)
Routinely evaluate the effectiveness and efficacy of the company's control environment and provide recommendations for improvement
Partner with external auditor to determine and execute most effective external audit reliance strategy
Coordinate findings evaluations (including severity assessments) and lead development of communications (at least quarterly) with executive management and the Audit & Risk Committee
Monitor changes in SOX and regulatory requirements and update the compliance program accordingly
Continue to consolidate and oversee the administrative coordination of SOC reporting, globally, and enhance testing efficiency across various SOC reports
Coordinate external assurance provider for SOC-1 and SOC-2 reports issued by JLL
Serve as key leader in overseeing the establishment of the company's ESG data controllership program, including direct supervision of the ESG Data Controller
Partner with internal and external assurance providers and the Sustainability, HR, and Legal teams within JLL relating to the advancement of JLL's ESG initiatives
Act as a key advisor relating to the Finance technology roadmap associated with technology needs of the Global Accounting Compliance team
Collaborate with Internal Audit and Enterprise Risk Management, participating in cross-functional efforts related to risk assessment and risk management
Develop knowledge of high-profile and critical business areas (e.g., M&A, systems deployment, transformation, etc.) to become the core subject matter expert and in partnership with other leaders, help the business identify and address risks.
Leadership & Management
Member of Controllership Leadership Team
Establish and develop relationships with finance... For full info follow application link.
JLL Is an Equal Opportunity Employer JLL is committed to developing and maintaining a diverse workforce. JLL strongly believes in equal opportunity extended to all individuals in all aspects of the employment relationship, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, layoff, recall and termination without regard to race, color, religion, belief, creed, age, sex, pregnancy or maternity (including childbirth and related conditions), family responsibility (e.g. child care, elder care), nationality, ethnic or national origin or ancestry, citizenship, marital status, civil partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, veteran’s status, genetic information, trade union membership, social position, political view or status as a qualified individual with a disability, protected leave status or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable law. The company also endeavors to make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business and ensures that employment decisions are based only on valid job requirements.
