Manager, Finance Team
 JLL | |
 United States, Illinois, Chicago | |
| 200 East Randolph Street (Show on map) | |
 Nov 25, 2024 | |
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The Finance Manager is accountable for financial oversight of Property Management Office and Industrial business lines by leading a team of analysts through their monthly deliverables, general finance and accounting duties, and partnering with local business leaders to meet financial targets.
What this job involves Lead and manage overall finance and accounting functions Act as advisor and strategic partner to local business leaders for all financial and operational matters Identify and effectively communicate financial opportunities and risks with business partners and leadership Prepare and analyze regular and ad-hoc reporting, succinctly highlighting key take-aways and making recommendations to business partners Ensure timely and accurate production of the annual plan and quarterly forecasts Design, implement, document, and maintain policies and procedures that support efficient and effective processes while maintaining strong internal controls Support team's efforts to develop and implement efficient reporting strategies, including automation and simplification of reporting processes while preserving data integrity Manage the revenue recognition process in compliance with contract terms Coordinate the timely and accurate preparation of the monthly financial packages and variance analysis Hire, manage and mentor staff, supporting professional development of team Assist in annual compensation planning processes Sound like you? Before you apply it's worth knowing what we are looking for: A Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (or similar field); CPA and/or MBA a plus A minimum of 7 years relevant work experience with 1-3 years supervisory experience Audit and internal controls background a plus Strong understanding of US GAAP Superior technical skills in Excel (lookups, index/match, pivot tables) Demonstrated experience organizing and analyzing large volume of data Experience with PeopleSoft ERP system preferred Strong analytical, organizational, and time management skills Excellent written and oral communication skills, proven presentation skills Demonstrated initiative, autonomy and independence Understanding of and commitment to business partnering | |