JLL
Real Estate
SeniorSpecialist-Controllership
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“Senior Specialist - Controllership at JLL. Skills: Accounting principles, Internal controls, Financial reporting, Sarbanes-Oxley. Apply accounting principles. Apply internal controls theory”
Industry & Context.
Critical thinking; Analytical skills; Creative problem-solving
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, 1-3 years accounting/auditing experience, Understanding of fundamental accounting principles, Solid understanding of U.S. GAAP, Solid understanding of Sarbanes-Oxley requirements, Business acumen, Critical thinking skills, Analytical skills in financial analysis, Detail-oriented approach, Ability to think strategically, Ability to think analytically, Effective communication of financial issues
Nice to Have
CPA or working towards CPA designation, Public accounting experience, Experience with real estate clients, Experience with professional services clients, Experience with financial reporting systems, Experience compiling financial statements for SEC registrants, Expert proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, Expert proficiency in PeopleSoft financial systems, Experience with contract interpretation, Experience with contract abstraction, Experience in commercial real estate environments, Experience in professional services environments, Background supporting internal audits, Background supporting external audits, Creative problem-solving abilities, Identify key information from disparate sources, Deliver actionable analysis, Interpersonal skills, Diplomacy, Consensus-building, Collaborative leadership
What You'll Do.
Apply accounting principles
Apply internal controls theory
Identify inefficiencies
Identify inconsistencies
Record financial transactions
Analyze financial transactions
Reconcile financial transactions
Review client-level trial balances
Review financial statements
Ensure completeness of reports
Ensure accuracy of reports
Assist preparation of Sarbanes-Oxley support
Assist development of Sarbanes-Oxley support
Support external audits
Support internal audits
Deliver year-end reporting
Assist business related activities
Record financial activity
Review financial activity
Prepare month-end close activities
Assist month-end close activities
Lead generation of accounts payable
Review accounts payable
Lead generation of accounts receivable
Review accounts receivable
Lead generation of fixed assets
Lead generation of other financial activity
Review other financial activity
Reconcile balance sheet accounts
Ensure records are complete
Ensure records are accurate
Ensure timely revenue recognition
Ensure accurate revenue recognition
Comply with contract terms
Comply with Sarbanes-Oxley rules
Comply with U.S. GAAP
Comply with ASC 606 standards
Apply company financial policies
Apply company financial procedures
Escalate inconsistencies
Escalate recommendations
Interpret legal documents
Abstract legal documents
Support accurate financial recording
Support accurate financial reporting
Participate in transformational initiatives
Participate in process re-engineering
Participate in technology implementation
Participate in ad hoc projects
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
High-powered team environment; Cross-functional settings
Communication Scope
Communicate financial issues
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. What this job involves: * In a high-powered team environment, the successful candidate will apply accounting principles and internal controls theory to real-world scenarios involving our commercial real estate Workplace Management and Project and Development Services clients. * This professional will learn our current processes with a consistently-applied challenging mindset, enabling him or her to identify inefficiencies and inconsistencies. Routine duties will include recording, analyzing, and reconciling financial transactions and balances, as well as reviewing client-level trial balances, financial statements, and other reports that ultimately feed into our externally-reported results. * Additionally, this person will help ensure completeness and accuracy of our reporting; assist in the preparation and development of best-in-class Sarbanes-Oxley supporting workpapers; support external and internal audits as required; deliver the year-end reporting with no surprises; and assist across a variety of client-centric business related activities. The ideal candidate will have working knowledge of ASC 606 and a strong foundation in internal controls over financial reporting. What your day-to-day will look like: * Record and review financial activity each month for an assigned portfolio of client contracts of varying size and complexity within the Americas Work Dynamics business * Prepare and assist with month-end
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