Finance Director - Chicago, IL
JLL - Westmont, IL
Position Summary:
Overview
We are currently seeking a Finance Director for one of our client dedicated Corporate Solutions account teams based out of Chicago.
Our Finance Director will manage, control and direct the accounting and financial functions globally for a client account in a high visibility, client-facing role.
Roles and Responsibilities:
•Maintains financial and work management systems with a high degree of data integrity to ensure sound management decisions can be made through standardized reliable reporting.
•Manages the financial reporting process (globally), coordinating budget development, month end close, financial analysis and benchmarking, and communication of process to client and management team
•Global consolidation of client financial reporting
•Oversees all aspects of accounts payable, charge-backs to users, maintaining the general ledger, funding requests, and balance sheet reconciliations.
•Recommends and implements policies and procedures to standardize accounting practices and internal controls.
•Serves as a financial liaison between our management organization and the client. Serves as the key point of contact for client’s team related to all financial matters.
•Develops and/or refines financial and information system strategies and objectives.
•Directs the preparation and interpretation of the portfolio’s financials and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to ensure timely and accurate operations reports are distributed to the client and our management team.
•Ensures proper accounting systems and processes are in place and maintained in accordance with GAAP.
•Oversees the annual budgeting and periodic forecast process.
•Maintain working knowledge of, and ensure compliance with, Master Services Agreement (MSA) and any relevant amendments or appendices.
•Identify and implement process re-engineering and cost savings opportunities.
•Ensure compliance with GAAP and JLL Internal Audit and Client Accounting Services SSAE16 internal review standards.
•Qualified reviewer for all monthly checklists, internal control points and audit workpapers as required.
•Corporate finance management including: annual and periodic budgeting for the JLL P&L for the assignment, monitoring accuracy of the income statement, corporate receivables, and quarterly revenue attestation.
•Oversee the training, development and workload of accounting team staff.
Skills/Qualifications:
•Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance and a minimum of 10 years of related work experience
•CPA and/or MBA is preferred
•5 years of direct management/supervisory experience
•Audit and internal controls background is a plus
•Strong accounting skills
•Excellent computer skills including proficiency in Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint
•Proficiency in computer-based accounting applications. Experience with JD Edwards World or JD Edwards EnterpriseOne platforms is a plus
•Strong analytical, organizational, and coordination skills
•Excellent verbal and written communication skills
•Strong presentation skills to internal and external parties
•Demonstrated consistency in values, principles and work ethic
•Understanding of and commitment to client service
•A desire to work within a diverse, collaborative, and driven professional environment
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Posted: 30+ days ago
