Senior Accountant, Co-Investment

1 month ago

Chicago, Illinois, United States JLL Full time

Objective of Role:
LaSalle Investment Management is currently seeking a Senior Accountant.

This individual will serve a critical role in LaSalle's co-investment program, managing the direct investment portfolio and providing support to the employee co-investment platform.

This role will also manage the accounting and reporting process for a real estate investment portfolio (LaSalle Investment Company II ("LIC II")), operating and reporting in multiple currencies while utilizing IFRS.

This role will require extensive partnerships with colleagues in multiple functions across the globe, ultimately building a remarkable professional network for the candidate.


Accountabilities:
Lead co-investment processes, including equity earnings and cash forecasting, ensuring resulting information is timely, complete and accurate.

Maintain accounting and financial records, including general ledger activity.


Serve as main liaison with JLL to provide timely co-investment reporting, including cash forecasts, board books, and investor specific requests.

Complete monthly, quarterly and annual reporting requirements, including the year-end audit and any tax requirements, for LIC II.

Maintain intensive cash process for LIC II to distribute funds timely to LIC II investor

Investor specific reports to LIC II investors as directed

Develop, document and maintain effective internal controls, policies and procedures over co-investment

Take initiative in identifying problems and providing suggested solutions

Assist with various special projects as assigned

Required Qualifications & Experience:
Minimum of 3-5 years of accounting experience

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

CPA designation is preferred.

Candidate must possess excellent communication and inter-personal skills

Ability to think creatively and to solve problems

Extremely organized multi-tasker with excellent attention to detail

Exposure to foreign exchange transactions and IFRS is a plus

Team player that works well independently and in a team environment

Strong knowledge of technical accounting concepts

Strongly proficient in Microsoft Office products, particularly Excel products, particularly Excel

JLL Is an Equal Opportunity Employer JLL is committed to developing and maintaining a diverse workforce.

JLL strongly believes in equal opportunity extended to all individuals in all aspects of the employment relationship, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, layoff, recall and termination without regard to race, color, religion, belief, creed, age, sex, pregnancy or maternity (including childbirth and related conditions), family responsibility (e.g.

child care, elder care), nationality, ethnic or national origin or ancestry, citizenship, marital status, civil partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, veteran's status, genetic information, trade union membership, social position, political view or status as a qualified individual with a disability, protected leave status or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable law.

The company also endeavors to make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business and ensures that employment decisions are based only on valid job requirements.

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