Finance Manager

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We are currently seeking a virtual Finance Team Manager for a client-dedicated team.
This position is responsible for managing all aspects of the client facing financial reporting and analysis for facility and project management on the client account. The Finance Manager will be responsible for leading and developing a team of financial analysts, delivering variance cost reporting, change request management, client pricing exhibits, budgeting, forecasting, partnering with on account service lines and operations in a dynamic, high volume, fast paced, energized environment.

This position must be able to interact effectively with both the internal and external client teams.
** What this job involves:
*** Oversee month-end and year-end close activities and ensure integrity and accuracy of reported results and reconciliation with client billing.
* Provide leadership for the annual budget and quarterly forecast processes and serve as key contact for site operations personnel.
* Issue monthly financial package and performance metrics to appropriate account and client personnel on a timely and accurate basis.
* Function as a resource to facility/project teams and client to ensure understanding and adherence to key procedures and processes.
* Maintain working knowledge of, and ensure compliance with, Master Services Agreement (MSA) and any relevant amendments or appendices.
* Have a comprehensive technical and functional understanding of all finance and accounting systems & processes. Identify process improvement opportunities and implement new planning & reporting tools.
* Review all interfaces to client’s systems (where required) and proper reconciliations.
* Manage the training, development and workload of planning & reporting team staff.
* Oversee project billing process and ensure proper calculation, invoicing and recognition of costs and related revenues/fees on a timely basis.
* Identify and implement process re-engineering opportunities.
* Corporate finance management including: annual and periodic budgeting for the JLL P&L for the assignment, monitoring accuracy of JLL income statement, monitoring corporate receivables, and quarterly revenue attestation.
* Ensure compliance with GAAP, JLL Internal Audit and Client Accounting Services SSAE
16 internal review standards.
* Provide controls for scope change process and ensure that budgets and savings targets are accurately revised to reflect approved scope changes.
* Work with Sourcing and site operations teams to set budget targets and identify cost reduction opportunities as necessary to achieve savings targets.
* Special projects and other functions as required by manager or client.
* Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and 4-6 years of relevant work experience
* MBA and management/supervisory experience preferred
* Demonstrated ability to lead and develop talent
* High attention to detail
* Strong accounting and analytical skills
* Excellent computer skills including proficiency in Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint.

Experience with E1 General Ledger system is a plus
* Strong analytical, organizational, and time management skills
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Strong presentation skills to internal and external parties
* Demonstrated consistency in values, principles and work ethic
* Understanding of and commitment to client service
** Estimated compensation for this position:** –  USD per year
* This range is an estimate and includes base salary and bonus. Actual compensation may differ. Final compensation packages are determined by various considerations including but…