Finance Manager

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated is seeking a Finance Team Manager to support hybrid operations in Chicago or Pittsburgh. You will oversee close, budgeting, forecasting, and client financial packages while partnering with operations teams and client finance personnel.

The role emphasizes GAAP adherence, accuracy in reporting, and process improvements across engagements, with travel as needed to serve diverse client accounts.

Qualifications

• Strong technical accounting skills with thorough knowledge of GAAP.
• High attention to detail with the ability to ensure accuracy in financial reporting and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Perform and oversee month-end and year-end close activities, ensuring integrity of reported results and proper reconciliation with client billing systems.
• Lead annual budget and quarterly forecast processes as a liaison between finance and site operations personnel, delivering insights.
• Prepare and issue monthly financial packages and performance metrics to account and client stakeholders on a timely and accurate basis.
• Function as a financial resource and SME to facility and project teams, ensuring understanding of MSAs and key financial procedures.
• Oversee project billing processes, ensuring proper calculation, invoicing, and revenue recognition with process improvements.
• Manage corporate finance activities including annual budgeting for the P&L, monitoring income statements and receivables.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Budgeting & forecasting

Month-end close

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

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.

Finance Team Manager – JLL

Location: Chicago or Pittsburgh (Hybrid 3 days a week)

What this job involves:

This position serves as a Finance Team Manager providing hybrid bench support across JLL's Work Dynamics portfolio, stepping into various client accounts as needed to ensure continuity and excellence in financial operations. You'll be responsible for overseeing comprehensive accounting, financial planning, and reporting functions while serving as a trusted financial partner to both client finance personnel and internal operations teams. This dynamic role offers exposure to diverse client environments and the opportunity to make immediate impact by maintaining financial integrity and driving process improvements across multiple engagements. Travel may be required based on client needs, making this an excellent opportunity for a finance professional who thrives on variety and values building strong stakeholder relationships.

What your day-to-day will look like:

• Perform and oversee month-end and year-end close activities, ensuring the integrity and accuracy of reported results and proper reconciliation with client billing systems.
• Lead annual budget and quarterly forecast processes as a key liaison between finance and site operations personnel, delivering insights that drive strategic decision-making.
• Prepare and issue monthly financial packages and performance metrics to account and client stakeholders on a timely and accurate basis, maintaining high standards for presentation quality.
• Function as a financial resource and subject matter expert to facility and project teams, ensuring understanding of and adherence to Master Services Agreements and key financial procedures.
• Oversee project billing processes, ensuring proper calculation, invoicing, and revenue recognition while identifying opportunities for process improvement and implementing enhanced planning and reporting tools.
• Manage corporate finance activities including annual and periodic budgeting for the JLL P&L, monitoring the accuracy of income statements, tracking corporate receivables, and conducting quarterly revenue attestation.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, JLL Internal Audit standards, and Client Finance review requirements while maintaining all necessary accounting systems, processes, and controls.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 4-6 years of relevant accounting and finance work experience, demonstrating progressive responsibility.
• Strong technical accounting skills with thorough knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• High attention to detail with proven ability to ensure accuracy in financial reporting and analysis.