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Job Summary

Finance Manager for our Corporate Solutions business on our client account. This position will be accountable for the successful delivery of a comprehensive range of financial reports to the region site leaders and the regional finance director. This position will also manage the day-to-day financial transaction accuracy of the client and Jones Lang LaSalle accounting systems.

Responsible for establishing, maintaining, monitoring, and reporting expense budgets within corporate financial policies using accounting/budgeting controls, standards, guidelines, and tools supplied by the corporate finance function and the client financial principles.

Job Responsibilities

Area of Responsibility

Key Elements and Essential Tasks

Time Spent on Task

 

General Accounting

Manage the revenue recognition process in compliance with contract termsCoordinate with senior accountants on the completion of quarterly audit schedulesMaintain internal control processes and standards and ensure the compliance of the teamReview all interfaces to client’s systems (where required) and proper reconciliations.Develop and maintain all necessary manuals associated with accounting processes and controls.Accountable for the development of the Jones Lang LaSalle regional annual profitability plan and subsequent forecasts.Ensure that all financial accounting and reporting is audit worthy and in keeping with recognized quality management processesManage the chart of accounts used in both the client SAP system and the future Jones Lang LaSalle systemResponsible for the overall day-to-day financial and accounting operations in accordance with approved

local standards and legislature

Prepare and submit monthly management accounts and reports, including variance analysis against

approved budget

Provide month-end accrual and variance reportsOversee and manage accounts payables and receivables related activitiesOversee arrears monitoring and debt managementEstablish and implement client specific financial reporting, including budgets and budget estimates for

property and/or entity level accounting

Oversee reporting and reconciliation of Good and Service Tax (‘GST’)Ensure that all financial reports are audit worthy including liaising with internal and external clients’

auditors on yearly audits

Comply with all relevant policies and procedures with respect to all financial support servicesMaintain and improve financial controls

  Less than 20%

☒ 20% - 40%

  40% - 60%

  60% or greater

 

Management Responsibilities

Manage and mentor staff and help guide their development (including preparation of goals & objectives, reviews). Accountable for the successful delivery of a comprehensive range of financial services & support as defined in the Contract. Develop and maintain all relevant policies and procedures with respect to all financial & support services associated with the account.Actively looking for innovations within your area of responsibilities to add value to the client and the JLL businessEnsure the team is structured to maintain & exceed the client’s financial expectations.Building strong relationships with all business partners including Corporate Finance, internal account team and the ClientWork closely with key internal and external customers to ensure you have accurate data and provide the needed resource and support of their business needs

  Less than 20%

☒ 20% - 40%

  40% - 60%

  60% or greater

 

Reporting & Financial Analysis

Review expense details for accuracy and compliance with corporate guidelinesAnnual Budget planning preparation and development in collaboration with Finance DirectorProvide support to site leaders in the annual budgets construction and execution process.Ensure that the annual budgets shared by the site leaders are in accordance with the service conditions established at the contractual level.Control that the actual expenses are being executed according to the plan and in the correct accounts through monthly reviews and auditsSupport to the site leaders in researching and identifying budget corrections and work with P&G Finance to implement changesConsolidate the regional budget and prepare the reports to the client.Ensure that the established KPIs are successfully achieved in the region. Especially those associated with the financial area.Ensure that all year-end accrual are correctly recorded, according to the guidelines established by P&G.Identify and drive down costs, working with Site leaders, to maximize the potential of Savings Initiatives.To become an expert of individual sites and share this on the ground knowledge to the Management team.Manage the chart of accounts used in both the P&G SAP system and Jones Lang LaSalle system JDE.Support Latin American on finance related matters.Develop a good working relationship with the Client.Fully integrated working relationship with account teams, FM, SPM, TM, PM and Sourcing team.Comply with the schedule of activities agreed by JLL Finance and GBS Finance·Execution and control of the payroll budget in Latin America.·Support in the financial analysis of optimization projects.Support the JLL Finance Director and P&G Finance in any additional requirements.

  Less than 20%

☒ 20% - 40%

  40% - 60%

  60% or greater

 

Champion for Human Experience

You enjoy and excel working on a fast-paced environment.You are detailed oriented to deliver results timely and with the highest quality.You feel empowered to create memorable human experiences for the client, the internal JLL team, and the account’s One Team while upholding safety standards.You are a passionate expert that embodies the JLL Human Experience culture of being an early adopter and turning problems into opportunities while having the flexibility to think outside of the box.You are a role model with uncompromising standards who works as a collaborative team player, communicates professionally, and demonstrates accountability.You are open to new and innovative ideas and you focus on continuous improvement and delighting the customer.At JLL you are expected to think “WE”. Everyone in the organization is part of the team!You are a proactive, empathetic leader who brings a positive attitude to the workplace each day.You are a change agent who lives JLL’s core values, including ethics, teamwork and excellence.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

MINIMUM REQUIRED

PREFERRED

Education/training

BS in Accounting/FinanceMBA

Years of relevant experience

4-6 years’ experienceSupervisory and managerial experience

Skills and knowledge

Ability to read, comprehend and interpret associated legal documents (i.e. contracts, leases)Detailed oriented and strong organizational skillsAbility to prioritize and meet strict deadlinesExcellent written and oral communication skills, proven presentation skillsDemonstrated technical proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and PeopleSoftMust be able to work in a fast paced environment and handle multiple tasks. 

Certifications/

licenses

Possess or pursuing a CPA

Physical work requirements and work conditions

Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.

Account Specific Notes

ACCOUNT

Scope

Expense Management Responsibility?                             Less $1 million

  $1 - $5 million

x  $5 million or greater

  None

Revenue Generation Responsibility?                               Less $1 million

  $1 - $5 million

  $5 - $10 million

  $10 million or greater

x  None

Management Responsibility?                                             small team, single function

  large team, single function

x  small team, multiple functions

  large team, multiple functions

  None

Location:

On-site –Santa Ana,CRI

If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet all the requirements.  We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

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