Manager, Client Finance

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; Toronto; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated is seeking a Manager, Client Finance to join our Property Management Accounting team. You will oversee a small team and the financial operations of a client-facing account, ensuring accurate financial reporting and providing insights to support decisions.

This role will lead budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, month-end and year-end processes, and reporting coordination.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of progressive experience in property accounting.
• Strong supervisory and team-leading experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to interpret and synthesize complex information.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage, supervise and train a team of Senior Property Accountants and Property Accountants.
• Maintain and ensure the integrity of accounting records for assigned properties.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, monthly and quarterly variance analysis and year-end processes.
• Coordinate and review monthly, quarterly and annual reports and related working papers.
• Convey Client-Finance team objectives to staff and set objectives for each staff member.
• Perform semi-annual and annual performance reviews for employees under supervision.
• Liaise with other departments and respond to queries.
• Manage allocation and analysis of fees charged to partners.
• Review monthly cash transfers and monthly/quarterly reporting packages for co-owned properties.
• Assist with ad-hoc tasks including asset acquisitions and dispositions.

Skills

Team leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

Time management

Detail oriented

Autonomous

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Commerce/Business Administration

CPA designation (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way. Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.

What this job involves:

JLL is seeking a Manager, Client Finance to join our Property Management Accounting team for one of its growing clients. As a Manager, you will play a crucial role in overseeing a small team and the financial operations of a client facing account. You will be responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting, managing the accounting team, and providing valuable financial insights to support decision-making.

What your day-to-day will look like:

• Manage, supervise and train a team of Senior Property Accountants and Property Accountants.
• Maintain and ensure the integrity of accounting records for assigned properties.
• Play an active role in the budgeting, forecasting, monthly and quarterly variance analysis and year-end processes.
• Coordinate and review the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual reports, including property working papers, financial and CAM statements, accounting reports for partners, audit files, etc.
• Convey Client-Finance team objectives to staff and set objectives for each staff member for the upcoming year.
• Perform semi-annual and annual performance reviews for employees under his or her supervision.
• Liaise with other departments and respond to their queries.
• Manage the allocation and analysis of fees charged to partners.
• Review monthly cash transfers for co-owned properties.
• Review monthly/quarterly reporting packages for co-owned properties.
• Assist with various other ad-hoc tasks as required, including asset acquisitions and dispositions.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of five years of progressive experience in property accounting.
• Strong supervisory and team-leading experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and ability to gather, interpret and synthesize complex information.
• Team spirit, ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Solid time management and prioritization skills.
• Self-motivated, autonomous, proactive and detail-oriented.
• Ability and desire to work under pressure within a changing work environment, while simultaneously managing multiple files and requests.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office software, particularly of Excel.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Recognized professional accounting designation (CPA).
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Commerce Or Business Administration.

Estimated compensation for this position:

110,000.00 – 120,000.00 CAD per year

This range represents the estimated base salary and actual compensation may differ. Final base salary is determined by various considerations including but not limited to candidate qualifications, location, market conditions, and internal considerations. Some roles and employees may be eligible for discretionary bonuses, benefits, or other compensation.

Location:

On-site –Calgary, AB, Toronto, ON

Opening Type:

New Role

Job Tags:

Leadership

Equal Opportunity & Accessibility Statement:

Jones Lang LaSalle (“JLL”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process – including the online application and/or overall selection process – you may email us at [e-mail].