Job Description
What this job involves:
- Join JLL's dynamic Work Dynamics controllership team as a Senior Accountant II, where you'll play a pivotal role in delivering accurate financial reporting for our integrated facilities management and project development services across the Americas.
- 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 work directly with complex service agreements, apply cutting-edge accounting standards like ASC 606, and contribute to JLL's continued growth through exceptional financial stewardship and cross-functional collaboration.
What your day-to-day will look like:
- Execute monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes for Americas Work Dynamics business, ensuring critical deadlines are met with zero surprises
- Prepare comprehensive balance sheet reconciliations for key accounts and communicate necessary adjustments to leadership
- Perform detailed variance analysis comparing current results to prior periods, investigating trends and documenting findings for management review
- Ensure proper revenue recognition and contract setup across subservice lines while maintaining ASC 606 compliance standards
- Execute Sarbanes-Oxley internal controls testing and assist in resolving accounting and internal control issues
- Support external and internal audit processes by preparing detailed workpapers and responding to auditor inquiries
- Mentor and manage 1 Staff Accountant either directly or via matrix reporting
- Collaborate with Work Dynamics Finance team members including Business Partnering and FP&A to support business growth initiatives
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field with 4+ years of professional accounting experience
- Strong working knowledge of US GAAP principles and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance requirements
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint with advanced Excel modeling capabilities
- Demonstrated experience with financial process management and implementing accounting best practices
- Analytical mindset with proven ability to work effectively in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments
- Strong interpersonal skills with comfort level interacting with senior management
- Detail-oriented approach with strategic and analytical thinking capabilities
Preferred Qualifications:
- CPA certification or progress toward certification
- Public accounting experience with Big Four or mid-tier firms
- Experience with financial reporting systems and SEC registrant financial statement compilation
- Background in commercial real estate or facilities management accounting
- Previous experience mentoring junior team members
- Familiarity with revenue recognition standards (ASC 606) in service-based industries
- Experience working in matrix organizational structures
