Controller – LATAM Real Estate Management Services

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RESPONSIBILITIES

We are looking for someone who is at a middle management level in his or her career; we want to make an investment in this individual to grow and we want someone who is willing to make his or her own investment.

The Controller – LATAM Real Estate Management Services (REMS) is a critical role that will be responsible for the accounting and financial reporting activities, governance and compliance, and policy for the Americas region, reporting directly to the Americas- REMS Controller.

In a high-powered team environment, the successful candidate will apply accounting & compliance theory to real world commercial real estate integrated facilities management and project & development services engagements at an assigned collection of Fortune 2000 clients with varying degrees of contractual and service delivery complexity.  This out of the box thinking professional will also help us to define what duties should shift to a shared services center while retaining ownership of the accuracy of the financial results and help us execute that strategy.  Routine duties will include analyzing and reviewing higher-risk financial accounts, balance sheets, income statements, financial statements, records, and reports that ultimately feed into our SEC-reported results.  Additionally, this role will help maintain the accuracy of our financial systems, assist in the preparation and development of leading Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) supporting workpapers, support external and internal audits as required; deliver the year end closing with zero surprises; and assist across a variety of global segment specific business related activities. 

Responsibilities:

• Oversee and maintain accounting and financial reporting function for LATAM REMS business, including monthly, quarterly and annual financial close processes

• Primarily responsible for the preparation of consolidated WD financial results and Sox compliance

• Accounting process standardization and oversight/approval

• Oversee and maintain an internal control environment compliant with SOX requirements; assist in resolution of any accounting and internal control issues

• Coordinate with business line and consolidation teams

• Direct the internal and external audit processes

• Management of the LATAM controllership team, including approximately 35 direct and indirect reports

Reporting and Analysis

• Lead the workday 1-5 close calls and workday 5 controlling close meetings to present LATAM results and to provide commentary on period over periodic changes

• Maintains an open issues list of critical close items for LATAM throughout close and ensures their timely resolution

• Perform periodic and ad-hoc value-added analysis of results against prior period performance; investigate changes or trends and document the results of investigation

• Review key balance sheet reconciliations with an eye for process improvement and/or consistency across accounts/clients

• Partner with Tableau reporting team to enhance existing reports/dashboards and build new ones that enable better and faster controllership analysis

Accounting and Auditing

• In partnership with the Global Technical Accounting team, conduct technical accounting research, including support of consolidation and revenue recognition, compensation arrangements, and leases

• Partner with Finance, Tax, and Legal to understand and document issues relevant to WD

• Coordinate risk management and analysis, ensuring compliance with SOX requirements

• Partner directly with Global Accounting Compliance and external audit teams

Leadership/Team Management

• Serve as champion of new accounting guidance and new Global initiatives as they pertain to REMS

• Establish and maintain relationships within REMS controllership team, as well across the broader REMS Finance team (Business Partnering, FP&A)

• Act as primary liaison with the REMS Client Finance organization

• Provide career guidance to direct reports; prepare and communicate performance reviews

• Dotted line relationships to global JLLT, Leasing, and Corporate segment global leadership

QUALIFICATIONS

Functional Competencies:

• Bilingual in English and Spanish; Portuguese a plus

• Deep understanding of US GAAP and ability to effectively communciate key issues to finance and business leadership

• Expert in Microsoft Excel,Word, and Power Point

• Excellent in financial process management and best practice influencer

• Experience in or familiarity with financial system implementations a plus

Interpersonal Competencies:

• High level of energy, enthusiasm and passion for controllership

• Strong interpersonal and multi-tasking skills

• High comfort level with executive-level professionals

• Creative problem solver that can analyze and synthesize information from disparate sources and deliver comprehensive, balanced and actionable analysis

• Ability to mentor others

• Adept at forging strong relationships within a matrix environment

• Collaborative work style

Leadership Competencies:

• Provide opinions and develop creative solutions to complex business issues

• Ability to lead complex projects, including managing expectations of multiple constituents along the way

• Ability to provide clear sense of direction
   

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field with 10+ years of experience

• CPA required; MBA/MSA preferred

• Experience in performing in-depth accounting research and translating that research into analytical, logical, and coherent written communications

• Experience working and communicating within multi-national corporations and/or SEC registrants a plus

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Estimated compensation for this position:

This range is an estimate and actual compensation may differ. Final compensation packages are determined by various considerations including but not limited to candidate qualifications, location, market conditions, and internal considerations.

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If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet all the requirements.  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. Some of these benefits may include:

• 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

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