Accounting Manager, CAS Finance Team

JLL•Westmont, IL

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way. Our people at JLL and JLL Technologies 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. Accounting Manager - CAS Finance Team - JLL Location: Westmont, hybrid What this job involves: As an Accounting Manager on JLL's CAS Finance Team, you'll lead financial oversight for a portfolio of retail properties, ensuring exceptional accuracy and client service in all financial reporting. This role combines technical accounting expertise with team leadership as you guide property teams through complex financial processes and serve as the primary liaison for client accounting requirements. You'll play a critical role in maintaining JLL's reputation for financial excellence while developing and mentoring a team of accounting professionals in a fast-paced, collaborative environment that directly supports our property management operations. What your day-to-day will look like: Review and approve financial reports, annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and billing reconciliations prepared by property teams for your assigned retail properties Collaborate with clients to understand their specific accounting requirements and ensure property teams implement these standards consistently and accurately Supervise and develop a team of 2-4 accounting professionals, providing guidance, training, and performance feedback to enhance their technical skills Serve as the primary resource for property teams on complex accounting questions, lease interpretations, and procedural clarifications Coordinate cash management activities between property owners and on-site teams, ensuring proper fund flow and documentation Lead training initiatives for both Westmont-based staff and property-level accounting personnel to maintain high standards across the portfolio Participate in special finance projects as directed by the Finance Director, contributing analytical skills and process improvement recommendations

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting required
4-6 years of public and/or private accounting experience, with real estate accounting experience strongly preferred
Proven supervisory experience managing accounting staff and processes
Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and financial reporting standards
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, particularly advanced Excel functions and financial modeling
Demonstrated ability to interpret and understand retail lease documents and their accounting implications
Experience with property management accounting systems, preferably Yardi or similar platforms

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in commercial real estate or property management accounting
Knowledge of additional accounting software systems beyond Yardi
Experience with client-facing roles and managing multiple stakeholder relationships
Background in training development and delivery for accounting processes
Familiarity with retail property operations and lease accounting complexities
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail

Responsibilities

Review and approve financial reports, annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and billing reconciliations prepared by property teams for your assigned retail properties
Collaborate with clients to understand their specific accounting requirements and ensure property teams implement these standards consistently and accurately
Supervise and develop a team of 2-4 accounting professionals, providing guidance, training, and performance feedback to enhance their technical skills
Serve as the primary resource for property teams on complex accounting questions, lease interpretations, and procedural clarifications
Coordinate cash management activities between property owners and on-site teams, ensuring proper fund flow and documentation
Lead training initiatives for both Westmont-based staff and property-level accounting personnel to maintain high standards across the portfolio
Participate in special finance projects as directed by the Finance Director, contributing analytical skills and process improvement recommendations