Finance Manager
Seattle, WA
JLL supports the Whole You, personally and professionally.
Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology to our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people in our industry; and we support them through professional growth, flexibility, and personalized benefits to manage life in and outside of work. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades, and technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, we empower you to shape a brighter way forward so you can thrive professionally and personally.
Our Finance Manager is responsible for overseeing all financial planning & analysis functions for one of the largest client accounts in JLL, and serves as a key contact for client finance personnel.
What this job involves:
Lead budgeting, forecasting and reporting activities for our client’s real estate & facilities portfolio.
Analyze monthly and yearly variance drivers, and provide high quality variance commentary
Manage annual PO launch process and monthly Client Accruals process.
Function as a resource to facility/project teams and client to ensure understanding and adherence to key procedures and processes.
Review all interfaces to client’s systems (where required) and proper reconciliations.
Ensure optimum distribution of workflow and cross-training among the team; calendaring of work deliverables and monitoring of team’s performance towards those deliverables.
Lead and develop three financial analysts to support financial reporting and analysis and serve as business partners to our facilities teams.
Demonstrate a high level of client service and partnership with account leadership and management.
Evaluate financial and operational performance and provide suggestions for areas of improvements.
Responsible for the compilation and analysis of financial and operational data required for certain quarterly Key Performance Indicators (KPI).
Special projects and other functions as required by manager or client.
Sound like you? Before you apply it’s worth knowing what we are looking for:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance with a minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience
Management/supervisory experience preferred.
MBA and/or CPA preferred but not required
Strong analytical, organizational, and time management skills
Proficiency in a range of information technology tools and platforms
Advanced Excel skills, experience with Coupa, OneStream and TM1 a plus
Excellent presentation and communication skills (oral and written)
Demonstrated consistency in values, principles and work ethic
Understanding of and commitment to client service
A desire to work within a diverse, collaborative, and driven professional environment.
A Get-it-Done attitude and approach
If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements below. We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!
Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:
JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health.
About JLL –
We’re JLL—a leading professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. We have operations in over 80 countries and a workforce of over 102,000 individuals around the world who help real estate owners, occupiers and investors achieve their business ambitions. As a global Fortune 500 company, we also have an inherent responsibility to drive sustainability and corporate social responsibility. That’s why we’re committed to our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world. We’re using the most advanced technology to create rewarding opportunities, amazing spaces and sustainable real estate solutions for our clients, our people, and our communities.
Our core values of teamwork, ethics and excellence are also fundamental to everything we do and we’re honored to be recognized with awards for our success by organizations both globally and locally.
Creating a diverse and inclusive culture where we all feel welcomed, valued and empowered to achieve our full potential is important to who we are today and where we’re headed in the future. And we know that unique backgrounds, experiences and perspectives help us think bigger, spark innovation and succeed together.
Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology to our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people in our industry; and we support them through professional growth, flexibility, and personalized benefits to manage life in and outside of work. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades, and technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, we empower you to shape a brighter way forward so you can thrive professionally and personally.
Our Finance Manager is responsible for overseeing all financial planning & analysis functions for one of the largest client accounts in JLL, and serves as a key contact for client finance personnel.
What this job involves:
Lead budgeting, forecasting and reporting activities for our client’s real estate & facilities portfolio.
Analyze monthly and yearly variance drivers, and provide high quality variance commentary
Manage annual PO launch process and monthly Client Accruals process.
Function as a resource to facility/project teams and client to ensure understanding and adherence to key procedures and processes.
Review all interfaces to client’s systems (where required) and proper reconciliations.
Ensure optimum distribution of workflow and cross-training among the team; calendaring of work deliverables and monitoring of team’s performance towards those deliverables.
Lead and develop three financial analysts to support financial reporting and analysis and serve as business partners to our facilities teams.
Demonstrate a high level of client service and partnership with account leadership and management.
Evaluate financial and operational performance and provide suggestions for areas of improvements.
Responsible for the compilation and analysis of financial and operational data required for certain quarterly Key Performance Indicators (KPI).
Special projects and other functions as required by manager or client.
Sound like you? Before you apply it’s worth knowing what we are looking for:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance with a minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience
Management/supervisory experience preferred.
MBA and/or CPA preferred but not required
Strong analytical, organizational, and time management skills
Proficiency in a range of information technology tools and platforms
Advanced Excel skills, experience with Coupa, OneStream and TM1 a plus
Excellent presentation and communication skills (oral and written)
Demonstrated consistency in values, principles and work ethic
Understanding of and commitment to client service
A desire to work within a diverse, collaborative, and driven professional environment.
A Get-it-Done attitude and approach
If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements below. We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!
Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:
JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health.
About JLL –
We’re JLL—a leading professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. We have operations in over 80 countries and a workforce of over 102,000 individuals around the world who help real estate owners, occupiers and investors achieve their business ambitions. As a global Fortune 500 company, we also have an inherent responsibility to drive sustainability and corporate social responsibility. That’s why we’re committed to our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world. We’re using the most advanced technology to create rewarding opportunities, amazing spaces and sustainable real estate solutions for our clients, our people, and our communities.
Our core values of teamwork, ethics and excellence are also fundamental to everything we do and we’re honored to be recognized with awards for our success by organizations both globally and locally.
Creating a diverse and inclusive culture where we all feel welcomed, valued and empowered to achieve our full potential is important to who we are today and where we’re headed in the future. And we know that unique backgrounds, experiences and perspectives help us think bigger, spark innovation and succeed together.
