Senior Finance Manager

Senior Finance Manager

Remote

Calgary, AB

Full time

REQ436176

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way.  

Our people at JLL and JLL Technologies are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people  and empowering them to  thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. 

Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.   

Join JLL as Senior Finance Manager to manage a new oil and gas client account in Calgary. We need an experienced leader to guide a team of remoted based finance professionals through daily accounting operations, annual planning, and quarterly forecasts.

You'll be responsible for the revenue recognition process, ensuring your team maintains proper controls and compliance standards. The role requires supervisory experience, strong client communication, and the ability to create effective financial deliverables to clearly present financial data and tell the story behind the numbers.

We will rely on your exceptional interpersonal skills to build strong relationships with the client's team and uphold JLL's high professional standards. Your financial leadership will be instrumental as we expand our presence in Calgary's energy sector.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:

• Lead and manage overall finance and accounting functions
• Prepare, manage, consolidate, and deliver the annual plan and quarterly reforecast
• Producing and analysing monthly and quarterly financial variance reports
• Design, implement, document, and maintain policies and procedures that support efficient and effective processes as well as maintaining strong internal controls
• Oversee monthly and quarterly analysis and support regular and ad-hoc reporting including informal and formal internal and documents, reports, graphs, charts, and presentations
• Support team’s efforts to develop and implement “Best in Class”, efficient reporting strategies including automation and simplification of reporting processes while preserving data integrity
• Organize and maintain team data collection, reporting and communication
• Identify tactical and strategic opportunities, gaps, and financial risks through collaboration with cross- functional teams
• Manage the revenue recognition process in compliance with contract terms
• Manage team in achieving working capital objectives and metrics
• Key financial/accounting liaison for Account Executives, Product Line owners and Corporate
• Act as advisor and strategic partner to these groups for all financial, operational and client matters
• Coordinate with accounting team on the timely and accurate preparation of the monthly financial statement packages
• Manage and mentor staff and help guide their development (including preparation of goals & objectives, reviews)
• Help execute staff succession and growth plans and assist in compensation planning process

WHAT YOU BRING:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• Chartered Accountant, CPA and/or MBA is considered an asset
• A minimum of 8 + years relevant work experience with 3 + years supervisory experience
• Audit and internal controls background a plus
• Strong Accounting and FP&A skills
• Demonstrated technical proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and PeopleSoft
• Proficiency with JD Edwards E1 General Ledger system a plus
• Strong analytical, organizational, and time management skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, proven presentation skills
• Demonstrated consistency in values, principles, and work ethic
• Understanding of and commitment to client services
• A desire to work within a diverse, collaborative, and driven professional environment

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

• Join an industry leader and shape the future of commercial real estate 
• Deep investment in cutting-edge technology to power your work 
• Comprehensive and competitive benefits plan 
• A supportive, caring and diverse work environment designed for your growth and well-being 

Location: Remote –Calgary, AB

If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements.  We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!