Accounting Manager
Jones Lang LaSalle Americas, Inc.
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Chicago • Illinois • United States
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Salary
💰 $95,000 - $108,000 per year
About the role
- Support the Accounting Manager in overseeing comprehensive accounting and reporting operations for multiple CAS clients, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of all deliverables
- Monitor and maintain compliance with established controls, best practices, and SOCR (Service Organization Control Report) requirements across the corporate client portfolio
- Lead and supervise a team of 4-6 Accountants, conducting thorough workpaper reviews to ensure compliance with objectives and adequacy of procedures and documentation
- Proactively manage the oversight environment by identifying key issues, developing solutions, and ensuring prompt resolution of accounting challenges
- Communicate regularly with senior leadership and business partners through comprehensive findings reports, dashboards, KPIs, and strategic recommendations
- Recruit, train, evaluate, and develop team members to build a high-performing accounting organization
- Execute special projects and initiatives that enhance service delivery and operational efficiency
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting with CPA and/or CIA certification strongly preferred
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in accounting and financial governance in a professional services environment
- Demonstrated supervisory or team leadership experience with proven ability to manage and develop accounting professionals
- Experience with SSAE 16/SOC1 (formerly SAS70) or SOX-related design and review of control platforms strongly preferred
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to present complex financial information clearly to diverse stakeholders
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with attention to detail and accuracy
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 & Tools
accountingfinancial governanceworkpaper reviewscomplianceanalytical skillsproblem-solvingreportingKPI developmentservice deliveryoperational efficiency
Soft Skills
team leadershipcommunicationtrainingevaluationdevelopmentattention to detailaccuracy
Certifications
CPACIA