Assistant Controller

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with matching

Medical, Dental & Vision

Paid parental leave

Paid Time Off

Daily Pay

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated (JLL) seeks an Assistant Controller to join the Seattle, WA team. The role oversees monthly close, reporting, budgeting, cash management and spend compliance for a large real estate portfolio, reporting to the Senior Finance Manager.

The position requires BS in Accounting with CPA preferred, 5–10 years of accounting experience, and real estate experience is a plus. On-site in Seattle with comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• BS in Accounting required or equivalent, CPA preferred.
• 5–10 years of relevant accounting experience, with 2–3 years in a controller or supervisory role.
• Property management or real estate accounting experience preferred.
• Public accounting experience preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in Excel and accounting systems; MRI/Yardi experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly close, reporting, budget and reforecasting processes.
• Manage cash management and spend compliance for the portfolio.
• Lead biannual client budget cycles and quarterly reforecasts.
• Supervise accounts payable and ensure timely payment of invoices.
• Coordinate with property teams to meet client accounting requirements.
• Provide leadership to the finance team and support client inquiries.

Education

BS in Accounting

CPA preferred

Tools

MRI

Yardi

Job description

Assistant Controller Seattle, WA

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.

We are seeking an assistant controller to join our account team which manages a large real estate portfolio for a client with properties in Seattle and the surrounding area. The finance team sits onsite in the Seattle campus. The assistant controller will oversee all monthly close, reporting, budget & reforecasting, cash management, and spend compliance processes for the portfolio and will report directly to the senior finance manager for the portfolio. This role will serve as a key partner to the leadership team and will have high visibility with the client.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage the period financial close activities to ensure completeness and accuracy of client’s GAAP financial reporting deliverables, reviewing all workpapers and analytical commentary prepared by accountants and finance analysts.
• Gain complete understanding of client accounting requirements, communicate requirements to property teams and finance team staff, and ensure requirements are met as established by the client.
• Review leases for proper lease accounting in accordance with GAAP and client policies.
• Maintain all necessary accounting controls within the framework of GAAP, JLL policies, and client policies.
• Provide leadership for the biannual client budget cycles and periodic reforecast processes.
• Supervise cash management procedures.
• Drive the AP cycle and timely payment of invoices, and ensure all spend complies with the client’s spending and transaction policy (S&T P) and other spend policies prior to disbursement.
• Function as a resource to property teams to coordinate procedures, respond to accounting questions, and respond to client questions.
• Become subject matter expert on client’s contract requirements, and maintain a working knowledge of significant Main Services Agreements (MSAs).
• Oversee the launch of annual POs for recurring contract services, and manage period POs throughout the year.
• Contribute to quarterly business reviews with the client as part of the leadership team, provide commentary on finance team topics, and review financial analysis.
• Manage the performance and workload of assigned finance team staff, developing staff succession and growth plans and monitoring performance and training requirements.
• Oversee the compilation and analysis of financial and operational data required for certain quarterly Key Performance Indicators (KPI) including Opex and Capex budget accuracy.
• Facilitate ad hoc reporting and other projects as required by manager or client.
• Manage team in achieving accounts receivable objectives and metrics, overseeing maintenance and research on AR over 30 days past due.
• Identify and implement process improvement opportunities.
• Any and all other duties and tasks assigned.

Qualifications

• BS in Accounting; CPA preferred.
• 5-10 years of relevant accounting experience required with 2-3 years in a controller or supervisory role strongly preferred.
• Property management or other real estate experience preferred.
• Public accounting experience preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent problem-solving ability.
• Proficient in excel and accounting systems with preference for property management accounting software such as MRI and Yardi.
• This position does not provide visa sponsorship.
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Expected compensation for this position: 150,000.00 – 176,000.00 USD per year

Location: On-site – Seattle, WA

Personalized benefits that support personal well‑being and growth

JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health. Some of these benefits include:

• 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.

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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. California Residents only. If you are a California resident as defined in the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) please view our Supplemental Privacy Statement which describes your rights and disclosures about your personal information. If you are viewing this on a mobile device you may want to view the CCPA version on a larger device. Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, JLL will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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.