Accounting Manager, CAS Finance Team

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; Westmont (IL); On-site; USD 93,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with matching company

Medical, Dental & Vision

Paid parental leave

Paid Time Off

Daily Pay

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated (JLL) is seeking an Accounting Manager for its Real Estate portfolio. You will oversee the monthly close, consolidate financial statements, and deliver detailed reporting to a key client.

The role centers on balancing fund accounting with strategic client relationships and driving best practices across portfolios. You will manage a small accounting team (2–4 professionals), ensure accurate CAM reconciliations and lease billings, and collaborate with property

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Accounting or related field.
• 4–6 years progressive accounting experience in real estate or public accounting.
• Supervisory or team leadership experience with direct reports.
• Advanced Excel and experience with real estate accounting systems (Yardi preferred).
• Strong GAAP knowledge and lease accounting experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the complete monthly close, consolidate financial statements, and deliver client reporting packages.
• Be the primary client contact for monthly financial review calls and build trusted advisor relationships.
• Supervise a team of 2–4 accounting professionals and provide technical guidance.
• Coordinate CAM reconciliations and tenant billings for lease compliance.
• Partner with property management teams to ensure seamless communication between operations and accounting.

Skills

Advanced Excel

GAAP knowledge

Leadership

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Yardi

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.

Accounting Manager, Real Estate – JLL

What this job involves

As an Accounting Manager for a growing non-traded REIT portfolio, you’ll serve as the primary financial steward and client liaison for a dynamic collection of single-tenant properties. This role puts you at the intersection of sophisticated fund accounting and strategic client relationship management. You’ll own the monthly close process, lead a small but dedicated accounting team, and ensure financial reporting excellence for our institutional client. This position offers the unique opportunity to shape best practices across multiple portfolios while gaining deep expertise in real estate fund accounting. If you’re ready to move beyond transactional accounting and take ownership of complete portfolio financial operations, this role provides the platform to make a significant impact on both client satisfaction and JLL’s continued growth in the real estate investment management space.

What your day‑to‑day will look like

• Lead and oversee the complete monthly close process, including preparation of consolidated financial statements, supporting schedules, and timely delivery of reporting packages to the client
• Serve as the primary point of contact with the client for monthly financial review calls, presenting results, addressing questions, and building trusted advisor relationships
• Supervise and develop a team of 2‑4 accounting professionals, providing guidance on technical matters, quality review of deliverables, and ongoing training to ensure consistent execution
• Coordinate and perform quality reviews of annual CAM reconciliations and tenant billings, ensuring accuracy and compliance with lease requirements
• Partner with JLL property management teams to coordinate services for properties requiring PM support, ensuring seamless communication between operations and accounting functions
• Manage cash flow activities including preparing monthly distribution proposals, coordinating with banking partners, and ensuring proper fund movement and documentation
• Collaborate with the accounting team supporting the client’s other large fund to standardize processes, share best practices, and maintain consistency across the relationship

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting (B.S. or B.A.)
• 4-6 years of progressive accounting experience in public accounting and/or private real estate accounting environments
• Demonstrated supervisory or team leadership experience with direct reports
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with real estate accounting systems (Yardi preferred)
• Strong working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and their application in real estate contexts
• Proven ability to interpret complex lease documents and translate requirements into operational accounting procedures
• Experience managing monthly close cycles and producing consolidated financial reporting packages

Preferred Qualifications

• Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license or progress toward certification
• Direct experience with non-traded REIT accounting and reporting requirements
• Familiarity with triple net lease structures and CAM recovery processes
• Experience implementing process improvements and standardizing accounting procedures across multiple properties or portfolios
• Background working in a client service environment with demonstrated success building and maintaining client relationships
• Knowledge of real estate fund structures, distribution waterfalls, and investor reporting requirements
• Experience training and developing accounting staff in technical real estate accounting concepts

Location

Location: Onsite

Location: Remote –Westmont, IL

This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Compensation

Estimated compensation for this position: 93,000.00 – 107,000.00 USD per year

This range is an estimate and actual compensation may differ. Final compensation packages are determined by various considerations including but not limited to candidate qualifications, location, market conditions, and internal considerations.

Benefits

Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:

• 401(k) plan with matching company contributions
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care
• Paid parental leave at 100% of salary
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
• Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay

At JLL, we harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to efficiently accelerate meaningful connections between candidates and opportunities. Using AI capabilities, we analyze your application for relevant skills, experiences, and qualifications to generate valuable insights about how your unique profile aligns with the specific requirements of the role you’re pursuing.

Equal Employment Opportunity 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]. This email is only to request an accommodation. Please direct any other general recruiting inquiries to our Contact Us page > I want to work for JLL.

Pursuant to the Arizona Civil Rights Act, criminal convictions are not an absolute bar to employment. Pursuant to Illinois Law, applicants are not obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest. Pursuant to Columbia, SC ordinance, this position is subject to a background check for any convictions directly related to its duties and responsibilities. Only job‑related convictions will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the candidate.

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Accepting applications on an ongoing basis until candidate identified.

At JLL, we give you the opportunity, knowledge and tools to own your success, because we value what makes each of us unique. We help our people thrive, grow meaningful careers and find a place where they belong. Together, we strive to be exceptional and shape a better world. For over 200 years, JLL (NYSE: JLL), a leading global commercial real estate and investment management company, has helped clients buy, build, occupy, manage and invest in a variety of commercial, industrial, hotel, residential and retail properties. A Fortune 500® company with operations in over 80 countries around the world, our employees bring the power of a global platform combined with local expertise. Driven by our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world, we help our clients, people and communities SEE A BRIGHTER WAYSM. JLL is the brand name, and a registered trademark, of Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated. For further information, visit jll.com.