Jones Lang LaSalle Americas, Inc.

Global Senior Accountant

Jones Lang LaSalle Americas, Inc.

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: California • Illinois • United States

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Salary

💰 $90,000 - $110,000 per year

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Act as trusted advisor to PDS business leadership by facilitating executive-level meetings and providing strategic insights aligned with account goals and objectives
  • Provide proactive analysis and commentary on business line performance, identifying key margin drivers through value-added analysis and reporting
  • Lead ad-hoc projects for PDS team members, delivering actionable approaches to understand and project business performance through comprehensive financial analysis
  • Drive improvements and enhancements in reporting, analytics, and dashboards to support business leadership decision-making and strategic planning initiatives
  • Implement and maintain strong financial controls to ensure organizational integrity and regulatory compliance across multiple countries and jurisdictions
  • Support business case creation and accountability frameworks while collaborating with finance counterparts globally to ensure consistency and best practices
  • Drive implementation and utilization of financial systems, tools, and technologies to streamline processes and improve operational efficiency across the organization

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting from an accredited institution
  • Minimum of 3-5 years of Real Estate Project Accounting experience with demonstrated expertise in financial analysis and reporting
  • Strong adaptability skills with ability to maintain effectiveness in varying environments, tasks, and responsibilities while working with diverse teams
  • Excellent planning and organizing capabilities with proven ability to establish courses of action to accomplish goals and evaluate results effectively
  • Demonstrated ability to multitask, work successfully under pressure, and effectively prioritize and manage time and workload to meet client needs
  • Strong client focus with dedication to meeting expectations and requirements of both external and internal clients while maintaining effective relationships
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office products with advanced Excel skills for financial modeling and analysis
  • CPA certification or progress toward CPA completion preferred
  • Experience dealing with ambiguity and change management, with ability to shift gears comfortably and make decisions without having the complete picture
  • Strong drive for results with proven track record of exceeding goals and pushing self and others for optimal performance outcomes
  • Previous experience in financial business partnering or advisory roles within professional services or real estate industry
  • Knowledge of financial systems implementation and process improvement methodologies
  • Experience with international compliance requirements and multi-country financial operations
  • Background in strategic planning, business case development, and executive-level financial presentations.
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
financial analysisreportingfinancial modelingfinancial systems implementationprocess improvement methodologiesstrategic planningbusiness case developmentexecutive-level financial presentationsreal estate project accountingadvanced Excel skills
Soft Skills
adaptabilityplanning and organizingmultitaskingclient focusrelationship managementtime managementdecision makingresults-drivencollaborationchange management
Certifications
Bachelor's degree in AccountingCPA certificationprogress toward CPA completion