Manager, Accounting

About the Role
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We are currently seeking a Financial Professional to join one of our client teams.

Our Financial Professional is a collaborative team member supporting core business analysis and metrics for the account. The Finance Associate will support the Client Account Finance Manager with all areas of the finance function of the account, including month-end reporting, budgeting and forecasting, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting for the Client, Account Management team and to the JLL Corporate Finance Team. If you are a clear communicator, organized with effective time management skills, demonstrating a willingness to learn and adapt, with the highest standards of behavior, collaborative manner, and work ethic then this role is for you.

What this job involves:

• Work closely with the finance manager and Lead monthly and year-end close activities, ensuring integrity and accuracy of reported results and reconciliation with client billing
• Review and ensure monthly deliverables are accurate and within the agreed timescales
• Advise the Client Finance Manager on any risks highlighted through the preparation of the monthly deliverables
• Support with annual budget plan preparation and submission as assigned
• Month end preparation including GL review and journals/accruals posting
• Cooperation with various stakeholders including Facility Managers, Sourcing, GL Team, Corporate Teams and our counterparts in India to ensure good relationship
• Manage the overall accuracy and timely delivery of the monthly reporting compliance package inclusive of variance analysis, supporting schedules, and forward-looking commentary inclusive of risks and opportunities to contractual budget.
• Ensure compliance with client contract terms, including Master Services Agreements and relevant amendments
• Gain comprehensive understanding of client and corporate financial requirements, translate those requirements to operational and finance teams, and maintain processes to ensure established requirements are met
• Provide oversight and ensure accuracy and compliance with contract terms in the revenue recognition process.
• Manage team in achieving accounts receivable objectives and metrics - oversee maintenance and research on AR over 30 days past due
• Oversee cash management procedures to ensure accounts receivable/payable objectives and contractual vendor payment requirements are achieved for fixed contract and above scope project work.
• Develop and maintain robust internal control systems to safeguard the organization's financial assets; participate in other internal controls-related programs (zero leaks, account reviews, QA findings, etc).
• Design, implement, document, and maintain policies and procedures that optimize efficiency, effectiveness, and internal controls across the portfolio.
• Corporate finance management including: annual and periodic budgeting for the JLL P&L for the assignment, monitoring accuracy of JLL income statement, monitoring corporate receivables, and quarterly revenue attestation.
• Participate in special projects and ad-hoc analysis as required by the management or clients
• Have a comprehensive technical and functional understanding of all finance and accounting systems & processes.

Sounds like you? To apply you need:

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in a related field (Finance, Accounting, Economics, etc.)
• CPA or CA preferred.
• 8-10 years related experience, working in a large, complex, global public company.
• Experience with US GAAP a plus.
• Demonstrated project & time management skills and a willingness to learn and adapt, with the highest standards of behavior, collaborative manner and work ethic.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to drive and influence change without authority.
• Experience using information technology as it applies to finance to drive performance and productivity enhancements.
• Excellent proficiency in financial analysis tools (e.g., Excel, financial planning software) and familiarity with ERP systems.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to analyze complex financial data, identify trends, and draw meaningful insights.
• Good team player, independent and able to work under tight timelines.
• Comfort with ambiguity; skilled at problem-solving to meet internal customers' needs; proven ability to work through roadblocks; demonstrated critical thinking skills; analytical and process driven.
• Self-starter and quick learner, willing to delve deeply into details.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and senior management.
• Attention to detail, accuracy, and ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective communication skills (written and verbal) with the ability to develop and maintain relationships on all levels within the organization.