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Senior Finance Manager
Chicago, IL
Job Description
We are currently seeking a Senior Finance Manager to join our Finance Team within the Work Dynamics Business.
Our Senior Finance Manager is accountable for oversight of a vertical-led service line and is responsible for leading a team of Finance Managers through their monthly deliverables, which consist of general finance and accounting duties including the creation of annual plans and quarterly forecasts as well as leading the revenue recognition process.
What this job involves
Lead and manage overall finance and accounting functions
Identify tactical and strategic opportunities and financial risks through collaboration with cross- functional teams
Act as advisor and strategic partner to these groups for all financial, operational and client matters
Prepare, manage, consolidate, and deliver the annual plan and quarterly forecast
Producing and analysing monthly and quarterly financial variance reports
Design, implement, document, and maintain policies and procedures that support efficient and effective processes as well as maintaining strong internal controls
Oversee monthly and quarterly analysis and support regular and ad-hoc reporting including informal and formal internal and documents, reports, graphs, charts, and presentations
Support team's efforts to develop and implement "Best in Class", efficient reporting strategies including automation and simplification of reporting processes while preserving data integrity
Organize and maintain team data collection, reporting and communication
Manage the revenue recognition process in compliance with contract terms
Manage team in achieving working capital objectives and metrics
Coordinate the timely and accurate preparation of the monthly financial statement packages
Manage and mentor staff and help guide their development (including preparation of goals & objectives, reviews)
Help execute staff succession and growth plans and assist in compensation planning process
Sound like you? Before you apply it's worth knowing what we are looking for:
A Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (or similar field); CPA and/or MBA a plus
A minimum of 8-10 years relevant work experience with 3-5 years supervisory experience
Audit and internal controls background a plus
Strong Accounting and FP&A skills
Demonstrated technical proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and PeopleSoft
Proficiency with JD Edwards E1 General Ledger system a plus
Strong analytical, organizational, and time management skills
Excellent written and oral communication skills, proven presentation skills
Demonstrated consistency in values, principles, and work ethic
Understanding of and commitment to client services
A desire to work within a diverse, collaborative, and driven professional environment
JLL Is an Equal Opportunity Employer JLL is committed to developing and maintaining a diverse workforce. JLL strongly believes in equal opportunity extended to all individuals in all aspects of the employment relationship, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, layoff, recall and termination without regard to race, color, religion, belief, creed, age, sex, pregnancy or maternity (including childbirth and related conditions), family responsibility (e.g. child care, elder care), nationality, ethnic or national origin or ancestry, citizenship, marital status, civil partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, veteran’s status, genetic information, trade union membership, social position, political view or status as a qualified individual with a disability, protected leave status or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable law. The company also endeavors to make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business and ensures that employment decisions are based only on valid job requirements.
Our Senior Finance Manager is accountable for oversight of a vertical-led service line and is responsible for leading a team of Finance Managers through their monthly deliverables, which consist of general finance and accounting duties including the creation of annual plans and quarterly forecasts as well as leading the revenue recognition process.
What this job involves
Lead and manage overall finance and accounting functions
Identify tactical and strategic opportunities and financial risks through collaboration with cross- functional teams
Act as advisor and strategic partner to these groups for all financial, operational and client matters
Prepare, manage, consolidate, and deliver the annual plan and quarterly forecast
Producing and analysing monthly and quarterly financial variance reports
Design, implement, document, and maintain policies and procedures that support efficient and effective processes as well as maintaining strong internal controls
Oversee monthly and quarterly analysis and support regular and ad-hoc reporting including informal and formal internal and documents, reports, graphs, charts, and presentations
Support team's efforts to develop and implement "Best in Class", efficient reporting strategies including automation and simplification of reporting processes while preserving data integrity
Organize and maintain team data collection, reporting and communication
Manage the revenue recognition process in compliance with contract terms
Manage team in achieving working capital objectives and metrics
Coordinate the timely and accurate preparation of the monthly financial statement packages
Manage and mentor staff and help guide their development (including preparation of goals & objectives, reviews)
Help execute staff succession and growth plans and assist in compensation planning process
Sound like you? Before you apply it's worth knowing what we are looking for:
A Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (or similar field); CPA and/or MBA a plus
A minimum of 8-10 years relevant work experience with 3-5 years supervisory experience
Audit and internal controls background a plus
Strong Accounting and FP&A skills
Demonstrated technical proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and PeopleSoft
Proficiency with JD Edwards E1 General Ledger system a plus
Strong analytical, organizational, and time management skills
Excellent written and oral communication skills, proven presentation skills
Demonstrated consistency in values, principles, and work ethic
Understanding of and commitment to client services
A desire to work within a diverse, collaborative, and driven professional environment
JLL Is an Equal Opportunity Employer JLL is committed to developing and maintaining a diverse workforce. JLL strongly believes in equal opportunity extended to all individuals in all aspects of the employment relationship, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, layoff, recall and termination without regard to race, color, religion, belief, creed, age, sex, pregnancy or maternity (including childbirth and related conditions), family responsibility (e.g. child care, elder care), nationality, ethnic or national origin or ancestry, citizenship, marital status, civil partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, veteran’s status, genetic information, trade union membership, social position, political view or status as a qualified individual with a disability, protected leave status or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable law. The company also endeavors to make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business and ensures that employment decisions are based only on valid job requirements.
Job Summary
Company
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
8 to 10 years
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