Finance Manager

JLL; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great employee discounts off fitness,

18 weeks paid maternity leave

Private Health Insurance Discounts

Active Social Club

Employee assistant program

Novated Lease for EV cars

Paid time off for volunteer work

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Premium offices

Job summary

JLL is seeking a Finance Manager to lead finance operations for a diverse property portfolio. You will partner with the client's finance team and Property Managers to ensure timely, accurate financial reporting and drive continuous improvement across the finance function.

The role requires a qualified CA/CPA, 8+ years in property and trust accounting, and experience leading small teams. Strong Excel skills and IFRS know-how are essential for success in this fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• CA/CPA or equivalent qualification required.
• 8+ years of property and trust accounting experience.
• Experience leading small teams in a managerial or team-lead capacity.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and solid accounting knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary finance business partner to the client's finance team and Property Managers.
• Lead and manage day-to-day accounting operations.
• Set, monitor, and report annual performance goals and KPIs.
• Mentor, coach, and develop team members to enhance capabilities.
• Prepare and maintain balance sheet reconciliations and monthly reports.
• Ensure compliance with Trust Accounting and Property Accounting policies.

Skills

Excel

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Prioritisation

Team collaboration

Education

Chartered Accountant (CA) or CPA

Job description

Shaping the future of real estate for a better world JLL, we see a Brighter Way forward for our clients, our people, our planet, and our communities. With over 200 years of real estate experience, we are, and always have been, in continual pursuit of brighter ways of working. We bring to life a Brighter Way in all that we do by seeking better, smarter, more innovative ways of working. We approach our work in a warmer, more optimistic, and inclusive way. JLL is a global leader in helping clients envision where people will live, work, play, shop, and eat.

What this opportunity involves:

At JLL, we value what makes you unique and are committed to providing you with the opportunity, knowledge, and tools to own your success. We're looking for a highly motivated Finance Manager to lead finance operations, business partner with our client's finance team, and deliver exceptional property accounting services.

This is an outstanding opportunity to take the lead in finance operations for a diverse portfolio of properties. You'll work closely with our client's finance team and Property Managers, ensuring timely, accurate financial reporting whilst driving continuous improvement across our finance function.

An overview of the role:

• Serve as the primary finance business partner to the client's finance team and Property Managers
• Lead and manage day-to-day accounting operations in collaboration with the Portfolio Accountant
• Set, manage, and monitor annual performance goals and KPIs
• Mentor, coach, and develop team members to enhance their capabilities and performance
• Lead and actively participate in monthly finance training sessions
• Deliver comprehensive financial reports for a portfolio of assets
• Coordinate with Property Managers on month-end reporting requirements
• Process and approve journal entries, ensuring accuracy and compliance
• Prepare and maintain balance sheet reconciliations
• Prepare IFRS rent smoothing and incentive amortisation journals
• Conduct annual tenant outgoings recovery reconciliations and liaise with outgoings auditors
• Support the preparation of annual budgets and forecasts
• Ensure full compliance with Trust Accounting and Property Accounting policies and procedures
• Maintain adherence to JLL's internal compliance processes, including six-monthly internal audit checklists
• Coordinate with clients regarding information flow for annual audits
• Manage property transitions, including onboarding new properties and processing cease management
• Process client remittances accurately and efficiently
• Act as Level 1 MRI support for day-to-day Client Accounting Services team functions
• Liaise with client finance teams on all property accounting matters

Sound like you?

This is what we’re looking for:

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA, CPA, or equivalent)
• 8+ years of progressive experience in property and trust accounting, financial reporting, and statutory compliance
• Demonstrated experience managing small teams in a managerial or team lead capacity
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and comprehensive knowledge of accounting principles
• Prior experience in the real estate or construction industry
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and build relationships across all organisational levels
• Outstanding written and verbal communication abilities
• Process-oriented mindset with a passion for standardisation and consolidation of finance functions
• Self-starter with a strong work ethic, positive attitude, and proactive approach
• Proven ability to prioritise and deliver multiple projects efficiently under tight deadlines
• Collaborative team player who fosters productive relationships across diverse, multicultural teams

Benefits:

• Great employee discounts off fitness, wellbeing & other renowned bands
• 18 weeks paid maternity leave
• Private Health Insurance Discounts
• Active Social Club
• Employee assistant program
• Novated Lease for EV cars
• Paid time off for volunteer work
• Career Opportunities with Australia's #1 Commercial Real Estate firm
• Premium offices

What you can expect from us:

You’ll join an entrepreneurial, inclusive culture. One where the best inspire the best. Where like-minded people work naturally together to achieve great things. Join us to develop your strengths and enjoy a fulfilling career full of varied experiences. Keep those ambitions in sight and imagine where JLL can take you.

As an organisation, we don’t just accept that we are a place of many different people, but we embrace it, we celebrate it, and we proactively support the needs that difference brings. JLL is committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, gender, age, sexual orientation or disability, and that is why, for more than a decade, we continue to rank among the World’s Most Ethical Companies. We are dedicated to offering veterans from all ranks and services a successful civilian career as they transition out of the military. We recognise and appreciate the skills acquired in their service careers as vital and transferable to our workforce.