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Account Director
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A Director of Accounting oversees all financial operations of a company or organization. They manage accounting staff, oversee financial reporting, and develop and implement accounting policies and ensure compliance with tax and accounting regulations.
$152,856 / year median in Washington
Job Description
Account Director JLL parental leave, paid time off, 401(k) United States, Washington, Olympia Aug 10, 2026 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. The Opportunity The Account Director is accountable for developing and implementing an account plan which will exceed client expectations and deliver JLL mission-aligned real estate services, ensuring a healthy long-term JLL-Client relationship. This role oversees a multi-service account, delivering integrated solutions that require the ability to manage complex, matrixed operations at scale. Some of these services include; Facility Management, Project Management, Lease Administration, Tenant Representation/Brokerage, and others. This executive leader anticipates client needs and delivers to outperform on key performance indicators and service level agreements within the contract. This leader is also responsible for developing and managing a P&L, striving to exceed revenue and profitability plans. The Account Director creates and manages high performing teams which not only deliver operational excellence but keeps employees engaged and thriving, and in conjunction with senior leadership to understand the Firm's strategy and goals and can translate these into the business opportunities. This role is the top leadership role on the account. Primary Responsibilities Exceeding Client Expectations
Understand all Contractual requirements, terms and conditions and ensure full compliance in the Firm's delivery of service
Established "trusted real estate advisor" to the Client
Coordinate, and align delivery across multiple service lines, ensuring a seamless, unified client experience that meets contractual requirements
Leverage the experience of the Account team to create the vision of the account plan ensuring alignment of objects and driving high quality results to help secure a future of contract retention and long-term partnership growth
Drive account growth by demonstrating the depth of the Firm, articulating value propositions, and ensuring expansion of services
Establish outstanding relationships with key internal and client stakeholders by soliciting feedback and excelling at world-class client service delivery
Serve as the single point of accountability for the Client ensuring consistency of service delivery and client experience
Manage competing priorities across geographically dispersed locations while maintaining unified account strategy
Building High Performance Teams
Ensure highest qualified candidate is hired for all roles on the account
Build actionable and measurable career development plans for all direct reports
Advance the firm's diversity and inclusion priorities with planful and focused talent planning
Ensure a culture of engagement across the Account, ensure that all associates have identified career paths that can be supported through esuring professional development opportunities
Address performance items directly and quickly
Achieving Financial Results and Contributing to Firm's Revenue Growth
Present an annual account plan which includes key objectives, client satisfaction results, summary of value-add activities, and outlines targeted expansion plans
Proactively manage to the account budget (P&L) and identify opportunities to generate additional revenue on the account
Mitigate risk for the firm by ensuring A/R is maintained below 60 days payable Attributes Exemplary executive presence
If you are viewing this on a mobile device you may want to view the CCPA version on a larger device. Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, JLL will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Accepting applications on an ongoing basis until candidate identified.
- has the gravitas and sophistication to appropriately command the room both internally as a leader and more importantly externally with clients Strong verbal and written communication skills Strategic mindset
- able to see big picture and future direction of the business, then translate into achievable new business development opportunities Financially astute
- commercial oriented, strong financial acumen Results driven
- takes corrective action quickly and decisively when performance falls short and redirection is required; highly collaborative with exceptional integrity Obsessed with customer habits and the data derived from those behaviors; keenly aware of trends within the industry Commercially astute: quickly recognizes the different levers to pull to drive growth and increase productivity Transformational leadership•leads change with energy and resilience to propel the business forward; has the courage to make complex decisions and take calculated risks; adjusts style to accommodate individuals and the various phases of growth Operational "heft"•comfort and experience with complex, large, and heavily matrixed organizations Requirements Seasoned leader with 10+ years of Facility Management and Commercial Real Estate executive leadership experience Experience leading government contracts is preferred Significant experience in direct client relationship management, negotiation, and strategic consultation with executive-level stakeholders.
Estimated compensation for this position:
162,700.00- 180,000.
Location:
On-site- Beaverton, OR, Bellevue, WA, Olympia, WA, Portland, OR, Salem, OR, Seattle, WA If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet all the requirements.
- including the online application and/or overall selection process
- you may email us at HRSCLeaves@jll.
If you are viewing this on a mobile device you may want to view the CCPA version on a larger device. Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, JLL will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Accepting applications on an ongoing basis until candidate identified.