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Director of Finance
Jones Lang LaSalle
New York, NY, United States
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What this job involves-
The Director of Finance is a hands-on leader who will oversee all aspects of the Tri-State Region’s Finance operations. The position serves as the senior finance executive for the region providing strategic support to the executive suite, managing a team of finance professionals, and insuring JLL’s accounting processes and procedures are followed. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated financial acumen, be an adept leader of people, and have a superior, service-oriented approach to finance. This position will require an analytical and metric-driven leader that has the ability to influence multiple layers of stakeholders, create consensus across diverse constituents in a matrixed environment, and drive strong financial performance. Additionally, the ability to work in a fast paced, high stress environment is a must. The ideal candidate will have experience supporting a sales organization and be able to build rapport with key stakeholders, and create a partnering relationship with service line and geographic market leads. This is role reports to the Regional Finance Director, with a matrix reporting relationship to the Tri-State Market Director.
Primary Responsibilities
• Key financial/accounting liaison for Business Unit Executives, Product Line owners and corporate teams. Act as advisor and strategic partner to these groups for all financial, operational and client matters.
• Assumes ownership of all Financial Processes within given span of control
• Lead a team of Finance Managers, Seniors and Staff
• Communicate Direction of the business across the team. Responsible for team management, staff development and planning.
• Responsible for the preparation, management, consolidation and delivery of the annual plan and quarterly reforecasts. Will work with individual service lines and/or geographic market leads to generate the information necessary to accurately plan and forecast the business.
• Liaison with the corporate accounting team on revenue recognition, internal controls, accounts receivable, audits and general accounting.
• Responsible for the preparation of monthly financial reporting package, including insights and analysis on key drivers, opportunities and risks. Recommend strategies to achieve regional goals.
• Responsible for the preparation of analysis and dashboard reporting for Regional and Market Business Leaders, CFO, as well as Corporate
• Develops relationships with key business leaders through value added/ad hoc analysis and/or ownership of critical projects, including M&A
• Provide proactive decision making support to all stakeholders
• Interpret key financial data for the region, identify significant variances and make recommendations to improve.
Job Requirements
Education
• Bachelors in Accounting, or Finance related field
• MBA or CPA, a plus
Experience
• 10+ years of progressive finance experience supporting the operations of the business
• 5+ years of supervisory experience mandatory
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, well-developed presentation skills
• Ability to manage numerous internal client relationships
• Excellent analytical, interpersonal and business partnership skills
• Strong manager that cares for and supports the development of staff
• Must be able to work in a fast paced environment
What you can expect from us
You’ll join an entrepreneurial, inclusive culture. One where we succeed together – across the desk and around the globe. Where like-minded people work naturally together to achieve great things.
Our Total Rewards program reflects our commitment to helping you achieve your ambitions in career, recognition, wellbeing, benefits and pay. We’ll offer you a competitive salary and benefits package.
Join us to develop your strengths and enjoy a fulfilling career full of varied experiences. Keep those ambitions in sights and imagine where JLL can take you...
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