Jll
Commercial Real Estate
SeniorAssociate,FinancialReporting
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“Senior Associate, Financial Reporting at Jll. Skills: Financial Reporting, SEC Filings, US GAAP, Sarbanes-Oxley. Prepare and review quarterly (10-Q) and annual (10-K). Develop comprehensive support workpapers”
Industry & Context.
Process improvement thinking
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field, 1-3 years of progressive accounting or financial reporting experience, CPA certification or actively pursuing CPA licensure, Demonstrated experience preparing or supporting SEC financial statements, Command of US GAAP and SEC reporting regulations, Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
Nice to Have
Prior experience at Big Four or regional public accounting firm, Hands-on experience performing accounting and financial reporting disclosure research, Understanding of XBRL taxonomy and tagging processes, Exposure to Sarbanes-Oxley compliance frameworks, Knowledge of enterprise financial systems (Oracle, SAP, or similar ERP platforms), Knowledge of financial consolidation tools
What You'll Do.
Prepare and review quarterly (10-Q) and annual (10-K)
Develop comprehensive support workpapers
Lead XBRL tagging efforts for SEC filings
Stay current with evolving reporting requirements
Execute quarterly global balance sheet analytics process
Provide insights into financial performance
Record journal entries for current period activity
Ensure proper account reconciliation
Maintain integrity of consolidated financial records
Support external reporting deliverables
Translate complex financial information
Maintain and document Sarbanes-Oxley controls
Perform testing procedures
Ensure continuous compliance with internal control requirements
Contribute to special projects
Contribute to strategic initiatives
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partnering with global business segment leaders; Cross-functional teams
Communication Scope
Present financial information
Full Job Description
**JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way**. Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward. # Senior Associate Financial Reporting – JLL **Location:** Chicago, IL (Hybrid) ## What this job involves: As a Senior Associate Financial Reporting on JLL's Controllership team, you'll play a vital role in delivering accurate, compliant financial reporting that supports our position as a global leader in commercial real estate services. This position sits at the intersection of technical accounting expertise and strategic business insight, where you'll prepare SEC filings, support global financial analytics, and ensure Sarbanes-Oxley compliance while contributing to JLL's transparency and accountability to our stakeholders. You'll collaborate with leaders across our global organization, influence reporting processes, and gain exposure to the complete financial reporting lifecycle of a Fortune 500 company—making this an exceptional opportunity for accounting professionals seeking meaningful impact and accelerated career development. ## ## What your day-to-day will look like: * Prepare and review quarterly (10-Q) and annual (10-K) financial statements filed with the SEC, developing comprehensive support workpapers that withstand internal and external audit scrutiny while ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance * Lead XBRL tagging efforts for SEC filings, maintaining technical precision in financial data presentation and staying current with evolving reporting requirements * Execute the quarterly global bala
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