Finance Director

Finance Team Director

JLL provides real estate services that improve the productivity of our clients’ business and organizations. Our Work Dynamics Finance Group is the preferred provider of globally consistent, integrated real estate financial solutions. With us, you’ll develop your strengths and enjoy a career full of varied experiences in a team-oriented environment.

Our Finance Director will manage, control and direct the accounting and financial functions in a high visibility, client-facing role.

What this job involves

Preparation, management, consolidation and delivery of the annual plan and quarterly reforecastSupervision of the revenue recognition processMeeting accounts receivable objectives and metricsSupervision of the team in completion of quarterly audit and compliance schedulesDeveloping and maintaining systems of internal controls to safeguard financial assets of the organizationDesigning, implementing, documenting and maintaining policies and procedures that support efficient and effective processes as well as maintaining strong internal controlsPreparation of the monthly financial reporting package Overall accounting/finance team management, staff development and compensation planning. Managing and executing on staff succession and growth plans. Preparation of analysis and dashboard reporting for CAO and CFO of the client group, as well as Corporate. Producing and analyzing monthly and quarterly financial variance reportsPreparing pipeline reports and dashboard metrics for business or product lines. Overseeing the management and coordination of all fiscal reporting activitiesKey financial/accounting liaison for Account Executive, Divisional and Executive Finance Directors, and Corporate. Act as advisor and strategic partner to these groups for all financial, operational and client mattersProactive decision-making support to all stakeholdersOwnership of the annual plan and quarterly reforecastOwnership of all financial processes within given span of controlLeadership of managers, supervisors and/or professional staffControlling resources and policy formation in area of responsibility

Sound like you? Before you apply it’s worth knowing what we are looking for:

A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance plus a minimum of 15 years of related work experienceCPA and/or MBA is preferred5 years of direct management/supervisory experience; including training and evaluation of staffAudit and internal controls background is a plusStrong accounting skillsExcellent computer skills including proficiency in Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPointProficiency in computer-based accounting applications. Experience with JD Edwards platforms a plusStrong analytical, organizational, and coordination skillsExcellent verbal and written communication skills Strong presentation skills to internal and external partiesDemonstrated consistency in values, principles and work ethicUnderstanding of and commitment to client serviceA desire to work within a diverse, collaborative, and driven professional environment