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Technical Accounting Director

myGwork
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 2/7/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/8/2025

This job is with JLL, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly.

Job Description Summary JLL's Global Controllership team is seeking a Technical Accounting Director to provide thought leadership on complex and technical accounting issues and serve as a subject matter resource to influence business decisions through technical accounting impacts. In this position, you will research, analyze, and conclude on technical accounting topics, with a core focus of capturing and maximizing value to our organization.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills to break down complex and non-routine technical accounting issues and work through analysis of issues with others in Technical Accounting
  • Assist the revenue team in reviewing complex revenue contracts to drive consistency and process improvement
  • Contribute to the annual goodwill impairment assessment, SEC filing disclosures, and the completion of the company's audit process
  • Review and update accounting policies and collaborate across the organization to implement policies or related materials (procedures, FAQs, etc.) to improve clarity and consistency
  • Develop educational accounting materials to finance, business, and other key stakeholders
  • Monitor, assess, and support the implementation of new accounting pronouncements applicable to the company
  • Work in the fast-paced Global Controllership team with direct exposure to key leaders and executives
  • Involved in special projects across the company, as needed

LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT

  • Drive consistency of accounting policy implementation globally
  • Build U.S. GAAP understanding with stakeholders inside and outside of the Global Finance team
  • Establish and develop relationships with finance leadership at the Global level and within each of the company's business segments
  • A desire to work within a diverse, collaborative, and driven professional environment
  • QUALIFICATIONS

  • Command of accounting principles and ability to communicate (verbally and in writing) issues and their resolution to finance and business leadership
  • Exceptional research skills related to technical accounting concepts
  • Strong interpersonal and diplomacy skills with the ability to build consensus in a collaborative setting
  • Effective time management skills and a proactive self-starter to operate in a constantly changing environment
  • EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field with 8 years of experience
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
  • Proficiency in US GAAP
  • Experience performing in-depth accounting research and communicating findings and conclusions
  • Experience working with multinational corporations and SEC registrants
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