Senior Controllership Manager, Americas Finance

JLL; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 121,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with matching company Con

Medical, Dental & Vision Care

Paid parental leave

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Daily Pay earned wages

Job summary

JLL seeks a Senior Manager for Americas REMS to drive financial reporting and controllership excellence across a diverse real estate portfolio. You’ll lead strategic accounting initiatives, mentor talent, and coordinate with cross-functional teams locally and globally to ensure compliance with complex regulations.

This role emphasizes process improvement and executive-level reporting. You will support mergers, coordinate audits, and deliver insights that drive business success across the

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting with active CPA certification.
• Minimum 6 years of core accounting and/or auditing experience, including complex financial operations.
• Prior team management or supervisory experience.
• Extensive experience performing in-depth accounting research and communicating findings in clear, analytical writing.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Executive-level communication skills, with confidence engaging senior management and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented approach combined with strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Review contracts to ensure proper application of ASC 606 revenue recognition guidance.
• Advise business and operations teams on revenue recognition for the PDS and Portfolio business lines.
• Prepare P&L and balance sheet commentary for the US and Canada as needed.
• Partner with business operations and finance to close monthly and quarterly financial statements for PDS and Portfolio.
• Complete and review SOX controls prepared by the PDS and Portfolio team.
• Guide and support the outsourced Hyderabad controllership team, which handles day-to-day tasks, as their dotted-line manager.
• Lead finance and controllership touchpoint meetings, maintaining checklists to ensure timely monthly and quarterly close activities with global stakeholders.
• Oversee REMS compliance with global balance sheet reconciliation policies, approving reconciliations and developing executive-level reporting for leadership.
• Support KPMG audits and statutory reviews, leading control walkthroughs and supporting revenue, expense, and balance sheet testing.
• Develop and deliver training to the REMS controllership team on accounting procedures, reconciliation standards, and new company initiatives.
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying automation opportunities and implementing process enhancements that increase team efficiency.

Skills

Accounting leadership

Financial analysis

Regulatory knowledge

Executive communication

SOX awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

CPA certification

Tools

Financial systems

Data analytics tools

Job description

JLL seeks a Senior Manager for Americas REMS to drive financial reporting and controllership excellence across a diverse real estate portfolio. You’ll lead strategic accounting initiatives, mentor talent, and coordinate with cross-functional teams locally and globally to ensure compliance with complex regulations.

This role emphasizes process improvement and executive-level reporting. You will support mergers, coordinate audits, and deliver insights that drive business success across the