JLL
Controller – LATAM Real Estate Management Services
JLL, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
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Controller – LATAM Real Estate Management Services
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JLL
Overview This range is provided by JLL. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range $129,100.00/yr - $152,700.00/yr
Responsibilities We are looking for someone who is at a middle management level in his or her career; we want to make an investment in this individual to grow and we want someone who is willing to make his or her own investment.
The Controller – LATAM Real Estate Management Services (REMS) is a critical role that will be responsible for the accounting and financial reporting activities, governance and compliance, and policy for the Americas region, reporting directly to the Americas- REMS Controller.
In a high-powered team environment, the successful candidate will apply accounting & compliance theory to real world commercial real estate integrated facilities management and project & development services engagements at an assigned collection of Fortune 2000 clients with varying degrees of contractual and service delivery complexity. This out of the box thinking professional will also help us to define what duties should shift to a shared services center while retaining ownership of the accuracy of the financial results and help us execute that strategy. Routine duties will include analyzing and reviewing higher-risk financial accounts, balance sheets, income statements, financial statements, records, and reports that ultimately feed into our SEC-reported results. Additionally, this role will help maintain the accuracy of our financial systems, assist in the preparation and development of leading Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) supporting workpapers, support external and internal audits as required; deliver the year end closing with zero surprises; and assist across a variety of global segment specific business related activities.
Responsibilities
Oversee and maintain accounting and financial reporting function for LATAM REMS business, including monthly, quarterly and annual financial close processes
Primarily responsible for the preparation of consolidated WD financial results and Sox compliance
Accounting process standardization and oversight/approval
Oversee and maintain an internal control environment compliant with SOX requirements; assist in resolution of any accounting and internal control issues
Coordinate with business line and consolidation teams
Direct the internal and external audit processes
Management of the LATAM controllership team, including approximately 35 direct and indirect reports
Reporting and Analysis
Lead the workday 1-5 close calls and workday 5 controlling close meetings to present LATAM results and to provide commentary on period over periodic changes
Maintains an open issues list of critical close items for LATAM throughout close and ensures their timely resolution
Perform periodic and ad-hoc value-added analysis of results against prior period performance; investigate changes or trends and document the results of investigation
Review key balance sheet reconciliations with an eye for process improvement and/or consistency across accounts/clients
Partner with Tableau reporting team to enhance existing reports/dashboards and build new ones that enable better and faster controllership analysis
Accounting and Auditing
In partnership with the Global Technical Accounting team, conduct technical accounting research, including support of consolidation and revenue recognition, compensation arrangements, and leases
Partner with Finance, Tax, and Legal to understand and document issues relevant to WD
Coordinate risk management and analysis, ensuring compliance with SOX requirements
Partner directly with Global Accounting Compliance and external audit teams
Leadership/Team Management
Serve as champion of new accounting guidance and new Global initiatives as they pertain to REMS
Establish and maintain relationships within REMS controllership team, as well across the broader REMS Finance team (Business Partnering, FP&A)
Act as primary liaison with the REMS Client Finance organization
Provide career guidance to direct reports; prepare and communicate performance reviews
Dotted line relationships to global JLLT, Leasing, and Corporate segment global leadership
Qualifications Functional Competencies:
Bilingual in English and Spanish; Portuguese a plus
Deep understanding of US GAAP and ability to effectively communicate key issues to finance and business leadership
Expert in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Power Point
Excellent in financial process management and best practice influencer
Experience in or familiarity with financial system implementations a plus
Interpersonal Competencies:
High level of energy, enthusiasm and passion for controllership
Strong interpersonal and multi-tasking skills
High comfort level with executive-level professionals
Creative problem solver that can analyze and synthesize information from disparate sources and deliver comprehensive, balanced and actionable analysis
Ability to mentor others
Adept at forging strong relationships within a matrix environment
Collaborative work style
Leadership Competencies:
Provide opinions and develop creative solutions to complex business issues
Ability to lead complex projects, including managing expectations of multiple constituents along the way
Ability to provide clear sense of direction
Education & Experience
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field with 10+ years of experience
CPA required; MBA/MSA preferred
Experience in performing in-depth accounting research and translating that research into analytical, logical, and coherent written communications
Experience working and communicating within multi-national corporations and/or SEC registrants a plus
Jones Lang LaSalle is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Jones Lang LaSalle is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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Controller – LATAM Real Estate Management Services
role at
JLL
Overview This range is provided by JLL. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range $129,100.00/yr - $152,700.00/yr
Responsibilities We are looking for someone who is at a middle management level in his or her career; we want to make an investment in this individual to grow and we want someone who is willing to make his or her own investment.
The Controller – LATAM Real Estate Management Services (REMS) is a critical role that will be responsible for the accounting and financial reporting activities, governance and compliance, and policy for the Americas region, reporting directly to the Americas- REMS Controller.
In a high-powered team environment, the successful candidate will apply accounting & compliance theory to real world commercial real estate integrated facilities management and project & development services engagements at an assigned collection of Fortune 2000 clients with varying degrees of contractual and service delivery complexity. This out of the box thinking professional will also help us to define what duties should shift to a shared services center while retaining ownership of the accuracy of the financial results and help us execute that strategy. Routine duties will include analyzing and reviewing higher-risk financial accounts, balance sheets, income statements, financial statements, records, and reports that ultimately feed into our SEC-reported results. Additionally, this role will help maintain the accuracy of our financial systems, assist in the preparation and development of leading Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) supporting workpapers, support external and internal audits as required; deliver the year end closing with zero surprises; and assist across a variety of global segment specific business related activities.
Responsibilities
Oversee and maintain accounting and financial reporting function for LATAM REMS business, including monthly, quarterly and annual financial close processes
Primarily responsible for the preparation of consolidated WD financial results and Sox compliance
Accounting process standardization and oversight/approval
Oversee and maintain an internal control environment compliant with SOX requirements; assist in resolution of any accounting and internal control issues
Coordinate with business line and consolidation teams
Direct the internal and external audit processes
Management of the LATAM controllership team, including approximately 35 direct and indirect reports
Reporting and Analysis
Lead the workday 1-5 close calls and workday 5 controlling close meetings to present LATAM results and to provide commentary on period over periodic changes
Maintains an open issues list of critical close items for LATAM throughout close and ensures their timely resolution
Perform periodic and ad-hoc value-added analysis of results against prior period performance; investigate changes or trends and document the results of investigation
Review key balance sheet reconciliations with an eye for process improvement and/or consistency across accounts/clients
Partner with Tableau reporting team to enhance existing reports/dashboards and build new ones that enable better and faster controllership analysis
Accounting and Auditing
In partnership with the Global Technical Accounting team, conduct technical accounting research, including support of consolidation and revenue recognition, compensation arrangements, and leases
Partner with Finance, Tax, and Legal to understand and document issues relevant to WD
Coordinate risk management and analysis, ensuring compliance with SOX requirements
Partner directly with Global Accounting Compliance and external audit teams
Leadership/Team Management
Serve as champion of new accounting guidance and new Global initiatives as they pertain to REMS
Establish and maintain relationships within REMS controllership team, as well across the broader REMS Finance team (Business Partnering, FP&A)
Act as primary liaison with the REMS Client Finance organization
Provide career guidance to direct reports; prepare and communicate performance reviews
Dotted line relationships to global JLLT, Leasing, and Corporate segment global leadership
Qualifications Functional Competencies:
Bilingual in English and Spanish; Portuguese a plus
Deep understanding of US GAAP and ability to effectively communicate key issues to finance and business leadership
Expert in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Power Point
Excellent in financial process management and best practice influencer
Experience in or familiarity with financial system implementations a plus
Interpersonal Competencies:
High level of energy, enthusiasm and passion for controllership
Strong interpersonal and multi-tasking skills
High comfort level with executive-level professionals
Creative problem solver that can analyze and synthesize information from disparate sources and deliver comprehensive, balanced and actionable analysis
Ability to mentor others
Adept at forging strong relationships within a matrix environment
Collaborative work style
Leadership Competencies:
Provide opinions and develop creative solutions to complex business issues
Ability to lead complex projects, including managing expectations of multiple constituents along the way
Ability to provide clear sense of direction
Education & Experience
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field with 10+ years of experience
CPA required; MBA/MSA preferred
Experience in performing in-depth accounting research and translating that research into analytical, logical, and coherent written communications
Experience working and communicating within multi-national corporations and/or SEC registrants a plus
Jones Lang LaSalle is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Jones Lang LaSalle is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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