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.
ABOUT JLL
JLL is a leading professional services firm that specializes in real estate and investment management. JLL shapes the future of real estate for a better world by using the most advanced technology to create rewarding opportunities, amazing spaces, and sustainable real estate solutions for our clients, our people and our communities. JLL is a Fortune 500 company with annual revenue of $20.9 billion, operations in over 80 countries and a global workforce of more than 100,000 as of December 31, 2023.
ROLE OVERVIEW
We are seeking a Senior Finance Specialist (P1) to lead and oversee finance operations for the AMER Energy Advisory and Occupancy Planning business lines. In this senior capacity, you will not only perform end-to-end billing and finance operations but also act as a subject matter expert, drive process improvements, mentor junior team members, and ensure delivery against key performance metrics. The role is based in India and operates on the US Night Shift (5:30 PM – 2:30 AM IST) to ensure seamless collaboration with North American business teams.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead end-to-end project creation from the Billing case system; conduct thorough Salesforce opportunity reviews, drive contract documentation verification, and oversee accurate project setup across JLL Business Lines
Review and advise on contract language prior to client submittal; escalate complex contract matters and ensure data accuracy across all project setups
Oversee invoice creation, editing, and disbursement; serve as escalation point for complex billing disputes; credits, custom templates, and supplemental documentation
Manage AR health proactively; coordinate with clients and payable teams to apply payments; authorize disbursements and vendor payments queued by the team
Act as the primary finance contact for Project Managers; resolve Teams/chatter inquiries (timecard moves, rate cards, billing exclusions, project closures,
Host and facilitate monthly billing status calls with PMs and finance leadership to review pipeline activity and flag risks
Create and review accruals; validate RevRec milestone flagging; maintain pre-billed/deferral schedule; support month-end and year-end close in collaboration with controllership
Provide governance over T&E processing — coding, cross-regional expense projects, report reviews, backup collection, client invoicing with combined PDFs — and train resources on PS submission
Oversee daily DS billing queue; assign and redistribute cases based on team capacity; track SLA compliance and case resolution metrics
Drive process improvements and SOP updates; mentor junior Finance Specialists; support system transitions, new business onboarding, BL transitions, W-9/Bank Letter management, and internal/external audits
WHAT YOU BRING
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field; CA/CMA/MBA (Finance) preferred
7–9 years of accounting or finance experience in a corporate environment, with at least 2 years in a senior/lead capacity
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, macros, financial modelling)
Strong understanding of revenue recognition principles and AR management
Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and presentation skills
Willingness and ability to work US Night Shift (5:30 PM – 2:30 AM IST)
Proven ability to multi-task, prioritize, and deliver in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
Demonstrated experience in process improvement and SOP development
Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience with Salesforce CRM and PeopleSoft / Certinia (FinancialForce)
Experience in real estate, energy advisory, or occupancy planning finance functions
Exposure to third-party billing portals and client-facing invoice management
Experience leading or mentoring a small finance operations team
WHAT WE OFFER
At JLL, we make sure that you become the best version of yourself by helping you realize your full potential in an entrepreneurial and inclusive work environment. We will empower your ambitions through our dedicated Total Rewards Program, competitive pay and benefits package.
Apply today!
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.
