JLL supports the Whole You, personally and professionally.
Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology to our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people in our industry; and we support them through professional growth, flexibility, and personalized benefits to manage life in and outside of work. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades, and technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, we empower you to shape a brighter way forward so you can thrive professionally and personally.
What this job involves:
Joins JLL’s Capital Markets Services controllership team as a Controllership Manager with responsibility for all aspects of accounting and reporting for JLL’s broker-dealer, JLL Securities LLC.
This position combines technical accounting expertise with strategic business partnership, supporting SEC reporting requirements while driving process improvements in a fast-paced commercial real estate environment.
You'll perform a variety of professional level accounting duties involved in preparing, maintaining, analysing, verifying, and reconciling moderately complex financial transactions, statements, records, and reports. You will maintain the accuracy of the ledgers and financial systems, perform month, quarter and year end closing procedures, prepare monthly and annual stand-alone financial reports, work directly with the FINOP and Chief Compliance Officer to ensure proper segregation and reporting of JLL Securities transactions, facilitate the annual audit, and act as the accounting and finance guru for JLL Securities.
What your day-to-day will look like:
Own and understand all aspects of the JLL Securities general ledger and stand-alone reporting
Record month-end journal entries and provide support, as needed, for monthly, quarterly and annual financial statement analyses
Perform monthly balance sheet and income statement reconciliations in a timely and accurate manner, escalating issues as necessary
Review individual security transactions and agreements to ensure revenue recognition requirements are met and are properly documented to FINRA standards, lead quarterly meeting with key stakeholders
Ensure proper accounting treatment is applied to all transactions and expenses adhere to US GAAP and SOX regulatory reporting requirements
Work with the FINOP to calculate and maintain a net capital usage schedule in compliance with FOCUS requirements
Prepare and issue stand-alone financial statements for filing with the SEC and FINRA
Facilitate annual SOX compliance and financial statement audits, walking through key controls, providing audit schedules and answering auditor questions
Identify opportunities for improvement to JLL Securities’ accounting processes and controls with a focus on finding efficiencies while maintaining quality of financial information
Participate, as time allows, in ad hoc projects that further the strategic initiatives of JLL’s Capital Markets Services team and JLL’s Global organization
Coordinate and collaborate with Capital Markets Services, Regional and Global JLL teams
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA a plus
7-10 years of accounting experience
Real Estate experience preferred
Supervisory experience a plus
Advanced accounting and analytical skills
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other spreadsheet applications required; experience with PeopleSoft a plus
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrated consistency in values, principles and work ethic
Ability to work independently and within a team to build relationships and interact effectively with business partners
Ability to multi-task, work successfully under pressure, and effectively prioritize and manage time and workload to meet client needs
Willingness to take on new challenges, responsibilities, and assignments
Understanding of and commitment to internal and external client service
A desire to work within a diverse, collaborative, and driven professional environment
If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements below. 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.
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 102,000 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.
