at Jones Lang LaSalle in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Responsibilities:
Apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills to break down complex and non-routine technical accounting issues and work through analysis of issues with others in Technical Accounting
Assist the revenue team in reviewing complex revenue contracts to drive consistency and process improvement
Contribute to the annual goodwill impairment assessment, SEC filing disclosures, and the completion of the company's audit process
Review and update accounting policies and collaborate across the organization to implement policies or related materials (procedures, FAQs, etc.) to improve clarity and consistency
Develop educational accounting materials to finance, business, and other key stakeholders
Monitor, assess, and support the implementation of new accounting pronouncements applicable to the company
Work in the fast-paced Global Controllership team with direct exposure to key leaders and executives
Involved in special projects across the company, as needed
Leadership & Management:
Drive consistency of accounting policy implementation globally
Build U.S. GAAP understanding with stakeholders inside and outside of the Global Finance team
Establish and develop relationships with finance leadership at the Global level and within each of the company's business segments
A desire to work within a diverse, collaborative, and driven professional environment
Qualifications:
Command of accounting principles and ability to communicate (verbally and in writing) issues and their resolution to finance and business leadership
Exceptional research skills related to technical accounting concepts
Strong interpersonal and diplomacy skills with the ability to build consensus in a collaborative setting
Effective time management skills and a proactive self-starter to operate in a constantly changing environment
Education & Experience:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field with 7+ years of experience
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Proficiency in US GAAP
Experience performing in-depth accounting research and communicating findings and conclusions
Experience working with multinational corporations and SEC registrants
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.
