Controllership Senior Manager, Americas REMS

JLL • Chicago, CO

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Manager for Americas REMS at JLL leads financial reporting and analysis across a diverse real estate portfolio and drives initiatives to strengthen accounting operations. The role partners with local and global cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with financial regulations, improve controllership processes, support mergers and acquisitions, coordinate audits, and deliver financial insights. It also champions process improvements and develops accounting talent while maintaining high standards of financial integrity.

The position oversees revenue recognition guidance, financial close activities, SOX controls, balance sheet reconciliations, audit support, and training for the REMS controllership team. It provides dotted-line management and support to an outsourced Hyderabad controllership team. The role is onsite in Chicago, Illinois, and does not provide visa sponsorship; candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• Active CPA certification.
• Minimum 6 years of core accounting and/or auditing experience, including complex financial operations.
• Prior team management or supervisory experience leading and developing accounting professionals.
• 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 and confidence engaging senior management and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented approach combined with strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Public accounting experience with Big Four or similar firms.
• Experience in multinational corporations and/or SEC registrants.
• Background in real estate or professional services.
• Advanced proficiency in financial systems and data analytics tools.
• Experience with SOX compliance and internal controls frameworks.
• Demonstrated success in process improvement and automation initiatives.

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 its dotted-line manager.
• Lead finance and controllership touchpoint meetings and maintain checklists for timely monthly and quarterly close activities with global stakeholders.
• Oversee REMS compliance with global balance sheet reconciliation policies, approve reconciliations, and develop executive-level reporting for leadership.
• Support KPMG audits and statutory reviews, lead control walkthroughs, and support revenue, expense, and balance sheet testing.
• Develop and deliver training to the REMS controllership team on accounting procedures, reconciliation standards, and new company initiatives.
• Identify automation opportunities and implement process enhancements to improve team efficiency.
• Mentor developing talent and champion process improvements.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with matching company contributions.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision care.
• Paid parental leave at 100% of salary.
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays.
• Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay.
• Supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package prioritizing mental, physical, and emotional health.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior