Senior Finance Manager

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Job Summary

The Senior Manager, U.S. Property Management Finance will serve as a key strategic and financial leader supporting JLL's Office and Industrial Property Management business lines for Central and West markets. This role provides comprehensive financial and operational support, including financial planning and analysis, business partnering, and leadership of a growing finance team.

The successful candidate will collaborate closely with Property Management leadership to drive financial performance, enhance reporting processes, and deliver meaningful insights that support business objectives across U.S. markets.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Strategic Thinking / Leadership
Drive strategic thinking and value creation by leveraging data analytics to identify trends, performance drivers, risks, and opportunities

Create efficiencies and streamline reporting, forecasting, and financial workflows to enhance accuracy, speed, and scalability

Demonstrate strong ownership of end-to-end financial processes, ensuring accountability, continuous improvement, and high-quality deliverables

Act as a key financial and strategic business partner to U.S. Property Management leadership for Office and Industrial portfolios

Lead financial planning and analysis for assigned markets, providing strategic insights and recommendations to support growth and profitability

Provide vision, strategy, and motivation for the finance team, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and financial discipline

Team Leadership
Manage and develop a team of ~5 Analysts/Senior Analysts, fostering professional growth and engagement

Oversee workload planning, performance management, and staff development to ensure delivery of accurate, high-quality financial insights

Promote a collaborative, inclusive, and results-driven team culture that supports both national and regional business partners

Financial Planning & Analysis
Lead preparation, management, and consolidation of the annual Property Management plan and quarterly forecasts for Office and Industrial portfolios

Analyze and interpret monthly financial results, identifying key drivers, risks, and opportunities

Provide actionable insights and recommendations to achieve financial goals and enhance business performance

Controls & Compliance
Partner with Controllership to ensure timely, accurate accounting and financial reporting across monthly, quarterly, and annual cycles

Collaborate with Onboarding Solutions and other internal teams to ensure accurate setup of PMAs, client classifications, payroll structures, management fees, and burden rates

Maintain strong internal controls and compliance with JLL financial policies and reporting standards

Qualifications and Experience
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field required, MBA or CPA a plus

Minimum of 6-7 years of relevant Real Estate Finance experience, including at least 2-3 years in a supervisory or leadership capacity

Strong finance background with working knowledge of accounting principles preferred

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, experience with People Soft, Smartview, OCI, Tableau a plus

Excellent analytical, organizational, and time management skills with attention to detail

Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders

Proven integrity, consistency in values, and a collaborative work ethic

Desire to excel in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.
Estimated compensation for this position:
-  USD per year 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.

Location:

On-site
-Chicago, IL 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:
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