Global Senior Accountant

JLL•Nashville, TN

12d•Remote

About The Position

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. Global Senior Accountant – JLL Location: Remote What this job involves: We are seeking a Global Senior Accountant to join our PDS account team in a strategic role that combines comprehensive financial business partnering, leadership, and executive advisory responsibilities. This position serves as a key member of our finance business partnering team, providing data-driven insights, reporting, and strategic guidance to support business leaders in planning and decision-making activities that drive revenue growth and bottom-line margin expansion. The ideal candidate will act as a trusted advisor to PDS business leadership, translating complex financial data into actionable insights for executive decision-making while building strong partnerships with business and operations teams globally. This role offers an excellent opportunity for a collaborative self-starter to advance their finance career while making a meaningful impact on JLL's PDS global business objectives. What your day-to-day will look like: Act as trusted advisor to PDS business leadership by facilitating executive-level meetings and providing strategic insights aligned with account goals and objectives Provide proactive analysis and commentary on business line performance, identifying key margin drivers through value-added analysis and reporting Lead ad-hoc projects for PDS team members, delivering actionable approaches to understand and project business performance through comprehensive financial analysis Drive improvements and enhancements in reporting, analytics, and dashboards to support business leadership decision-making and strategic planning initiatives Implement and maintain strong financial controls to ensure organizational integrity and regulatory compliance across multiple countries and jurisdictions Support business case creation and accountability frameworks while collaborating with finance counterparts globally to ensure consistency and best practices Drive implementation and utilization of financial systems, tools, and technologies to streamline processes and improve operational efficiency across the organization

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting from an accredited institution
Minimum of 3-5 years of Real Estate Project Accounting experience with demonstrated expertise in financial analysis and reporting
Strong adaptability skills with ability to maintain effectiveness in varying environments, tasks, and responsibilities while working with diverse teams
Excellent planning and organizing capabilities with proven ability to establish courses of action to accomplish goals and evaluate results effectively
Demonstrated ability to multitask, work successfully under pressure, and effectively prioritize and manage time and workload to meet client needs
Strong client focus with dedication to meeting expectations and requirements of both external and internal clients while maintaining effective relationships
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products with advanced Excel skills for financial modeling and analysis

Nice To Haves

CPA certification or progress toward CPA completion
Experience dealing with ambiguity and change management, with ability to shift gears comfortably and make decisions without having the complete picture
Strong drive for results with proven track record of exceeding goals and pushing self and others for optimal performance outcomes
Previous experience in financial business partnering or advisory roles within professional services or real estate industry
Knowledge of financial systems implementation and process improvement methodologies
Experience with international compliance requirements and multi-country financial operations
Background in strategic planning, business case development, and executive-level financial presentations

Responsibilities

Act as trusted advisor to PDS business leadership by facilitating executive-level meetings and providing strategic insights aligned with account goals and objectives
Provide proactive analysis and commentary on business line performance, identifying key margin drivers through value-added analysis and reporting
Lead ad-hoc projects for PDS team members, delivering actionable approaches to understand and project business performance through comprehensive financial analysis
Drive improvements and enhancements in reporting, analytics, and dashboards to support business leadership decision-making and strategic planning initiatives
Implement and maintain strong financial controls to ensure organizational integrity and regulatory compliance across multiple countries and jurisdictions
Support business case creation and accountability frameworks while collaborating with finance counterparts globally to ensure consistency and best practices
Drive implementation and utilization of financial systems, tools, and technologies to streamline processes and improve operational efficiency across the organization