Senior Accounting Manager, REMS

at Jones Lang LaSalle in Downers GroveWestmont, Illinois, United States Job Description 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 peopleand empowering them tothrive, 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. As a Financial Operations Manager within our Client Accounting Services (CAS) group, you'll work with a dynamic team of accounting professionals while partnering strategically with our Controller to deliver comprehensive operational performance reporting across our diverse client portfolio. This role positions you at the intersection of financial operations and strategic leadership, where you'll analyze key metrics, identify performance trends, and present actionable insights to senior leadership that drive informed decision-making. You'll shape the future of our accounting operations through data-driven analysis, process optimization, and rigorous compliance management while cultivating strong relationships with clients and internal stakeholders. Your expertise will directly influence how we measure success, allocate resources, and continuously improve service delivery. If you're a results-oriented accounting professional who combines analytical acumen with leadership skills and thrives in translating complex financial data into strategic recommendations, this position offers an exceptional opportunity to make a measurable impact with a global real estate leader. What your day-to-day will look like: Partnering closely with the Controller to manage accounting operations and financial reporting for multiple CAS clients, serving as the go-to resource for procedures, complex issues, and stakeholder inquiries both internally and externally. Overseeing compliance monitoring activities in collaboration with the Senior Accounting Manager/Assistant Controller, ensuring adherence to internal controls, best practices, and Service Organization Control Report (SOCR) requirements while leading implementation of improvements and supporting annual audit processes. Assisting with onboarding of incoming properties, helping with a seamless integration of new client accounts into the business line. Conducting comprehensive workpaper reviews to evaluate compliance with objectives and verify adequacy of procedures and documentation, while proactively managing the oversight environment to identify and resolve key issues before they escalate. Communicating findings and recommendations to Senior Leadership and business partners through dashboards, KPIs, and detailed reports that effectively frame issues and provide actionable solutions. Leading special projects and initiatives that drive operational improvements and enhance service delivery across the CAS organization. Hire, train, evaluate and develop staff members

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting (BS/BA) from an accredited institution. Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in accounting and financial governance within a corporate or client service environment. Demonstrated supervisory or team leadership experience with proven ability to hire, train, evaluate, and develop accounting professionals. Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to present complex financial information clearly to diverse stakeholders at all organizational... For full info follow application link. 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. To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account