Accounting Manager

at Jones Lang LaSalle in Downers GroveWestmont, Illinois, United States

Job Description

JLL is seeking an experienced Property Accounting Manager to lead a team of 4 - 6 accountants with varying experience and overseeing the accurate and timely preparation of financial reporting to our clients. In addition to managing the team and their workload, the Property Accounting Manager will provide coverage on portfolios, as needed.

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 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, other reports- communicating findings, framing issues providing recommendations
Hire, train, evaluate and develop staff members
Work on special projects
Work with Property managers and owners

Competencies:
Adaptability- maintains effectiveness in varying environments, tasks and responsibilities, or with various types of people
Planning and Organizing- establish course of action to accomplish goals and evaluates results, develops 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

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.