Controller – LATAM Real Estate Management Services

Controller LATAM Real Estate Management Services JLL

Location: Chicago IL (hybrid)

What this job involves:

• Join JLL as a Controller for LATAM Real Estate Management Services (REMS) and take ownership of a critical role that drives accounting excellence across our Americas region. This position offers an exceptional opportunity for a mid-career professional ready to make a significant impact on a Fortune 500 companys financial operations. Youll lead financial reporting governance and compliance activities for our integrated facilities management and project development services serving Fortune 2000 clients.
• Working directly with the Americas REMS Controller youll combine technical accounting expertise with strategic thinking to enhance our financial processes while managing a team of approximately 35 professionals. This role places you at the intersection of complex commercial real estate transactions and cutting-edge financial management positioning you for substantial career growth within JLLs dynamic global organization.

What your day-to-day will look like:

• Lead monthly quarterly and annual financial close processes for LATAM REMS business while ensuring zero surprises in year-end closing and maintaining SOX compliance standards
• Direct workday 1-5 close calls and workday 5 controlling close meetings presenting LATAM results and providing detailed commentary on period-over-period changes to senior leadership
• Oversee the preparation of consolidated financial results and manage critical close items through comprehensive open issues tracking and timely resolution
• Conduct value-added financial analysis against prior period performance investigating trends and partnering with the Tableau reporting team to enhance dashboards and reporting capabilities
• Manage and mentor approximately 35 direct and indirect reports while serving as primary liaison with REMS Client Finance organization and establishing relationships across the broader finance team
• Collaborate with Global Technical Accounting Finance Tax and Legal teams on complex accounting research including revenue recognition compensation arrangements and lease accounting
• Coordinate internal and external audit processes while maintaining robust internal control environments and resolving accounting and compliance issues

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Accounting or related field with 10 years of progressive accounting and financial management experience
• Active CPA certification with deep understanding of US GAAP and ability to effectively communicate complex accounting issues to finance and business leadership
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish (Portuguese strongly preferred) to support LATAM operations and client relationships
• Expert-level proficiency in Microsoft Excel Word and PowerPoint with strong financial process management and best practice implementation experience
• Proven leadership experience managing large teams in a matrix environment with demonstrated ability to provide career guidance and performance management
• Experience performing in-depth accounting research and translating findings into clear analytical written communications
• Background working within multi-national corporations and/or SEC registrants with familiarity in SOX compliance requirements

Preferred Qualifications:

• MBA or Masters in Accounting (MSA) to complement CPA certification and enhance strategic business acumen
• Experience with financial system implementations and process standardization initiatives across multiple business units
• Background in commercial real estate facilities management or project development services with understanding of industry-specific accounting complexities
• Experience with Tableau or similar business intelligence tools for financial reporting and dashboard development
• Track record of leading complex multi-stakeholder projects while managing diverse constituent expectations
• Previous experience in controllership roles within global organizations or consulting environments
• Familiarity with integrated facilities management contracts and revenue recognition for service-based business models