Jones Lang LaSalle Americas, Inc.

Lead - WD AMER and Global PDS & FP&A

Jones Lang LaSalle Americas, Inc.

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Chicago • Illinois, New York • 🇺🇸 United States

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Salary

💰 $200,000 - $230,000 per year

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • This role provides dual leadership across WD Americas operations and Global Project & Development Services, primarily supporting the Americas WD business unit while leading global PDS segment reporting and strategic initiatives.
  • Develop a solid understanding of both WD AMER and Global PDS business models and work closely with Americas Head(s) of Finance and Global PDS Business Leaders to drive growth and cost agenda across both segments.
  • Tie regional and global business unit strategies to financial insights and deliver timely and high-quality reporting to support decision-making for both WD AMER Business Leadership and Global PDS Leadership.
  • Support Head(s) of Finance to present globally consistent financials to support matrixed reviews with Americas Business Unit Leadership and Global PDS Country Leadership.
  • Drive cross-functional influence across complex dual-reporting relationships with Board members and multiple stakeholders.
  • Work closely with Finance stakeholders to integrate Americas WD processes with Global Project & Development Services Finance and performance management frameworks.
  • This involves managing the cadence of P&L, Balance Sheet and Cashflow reporting for both WD AMER and Global PDS operations, as well as developing financial performance dashboards for Executives and Business Leaders containing business metrics, financial targets and KPIs consistent across Americas regions and global PDS markets.
  • Perform key financial variance analysis for both segments and participate in projects to automate the reports into business intelligence tools to facilitate self-help reports for the key stakeholders.
  • Work with Global FP&A to manage dual reporting cadences that align monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for both WD AMER and Global PDS operations and provide business insights to management reports across both segments.

Requirements

  • Minimum 10+ years of relevant Finance experience with multi-segment or dual business responsibility
  • Bachelor’s degree in finance or related fields; MBA preferred
  • Preferably extensive FP&A experience across both regional and global operations
  • Possess strong knowledge of Reporting and Planning processes and best practices for both WD and PDS
  • System implementation and project management experience across multiple business segments
  • Experience managing the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for both regional operations and global business units, including oversight of complex accounting processes and control measures
  • Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment, handle multiple business segments whilst maintaining focus on critical priorities across both WD AMER and Global PDS.
  • Strong experience in leading finance in both Americas Regional and Global matrixed environments and ability to influence positive outcomes across both segments
  • Comprehends and analyzes various scenarios across different business models and implements the best option for both WD AMER and Global PDS operations
  • Ability to innovate and 'think outside the box' to existing problems across both business segments to deliver sustainable and enduring solutions that will have significant impact on both Americas regional operations and global project development services.
Benefits
  • 401(k) plan with matching company contributions
  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care
  • Paid parental leave at 100% of salary
  • Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
  • Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
financial analysisP&L reportingbalance sheet managementcash flow reportingfinancial performance dashboardsvariance analysisfinancial statement preparationFP&Areporting processesproject management
Soft skills
leadershipcross-functional influencecommunicationstrategic thinkingproblem-solvingability to handle multiple prioritiesinnovationanalytical skillscollaborationdecision-making
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in financeMBACPACMACFA