Financial Analyst
| Company | Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) |
|---|---|
| Location | Los Angeles, CA, USA, Irvine, CA, USA |
| Salary | $100000 – $115000 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s, MBA |
| Experience Level | Mid Level, Senior |
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting, MBA a plus
- 5+ years of relevant experience in accounting and finance
- Proficiency in computer-based accounting applications is required
- Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Strong analytical skills and sound judgment
- High level of attention to detail and accuracy
Responsibilities
- Support and implement ‘Best in Class’ reporting
- Produce regular and ad-hoc reporting, including informal and formal internal documents, reports, graphs, charts, and presentations
- Develop efficient reporting strategies, including automation and simplification of reporting processes while preserving data integrity
- Support cost-savings and process improvement initiatives
- Participate in developing and distributing best practices, process documentation, and user support materials for reporting
- Responsible for compiling and analyzing financial and operational data required for quarterly Key Performance Indicator (KPI) reporting
- By collaborating with cross-functional teams, identify tactical and strategic opportunities, gaps, and financial risks
- Develop trend, benchmarking, operational analyses, and dashboard metrics
- Led the strategic planning, annual budgeting, and quarterly forecasting activities
- Detailed forecast analysis, including Budget versus Actual and Forecast versus Actual
- Actively research and identify budget corrections and collaborate with operations to implement change
- Forecast accuracy reporting
- Assist calculation, timely billing, and recognition of revenue/fees by the Master Service Agreement, and liaise with corporate finance teams to maintain the accuracy of corporate P&L
- Participate in ensuring internal reporting compliance with company policies and procedures (i.e., SOX, SSAE16, ASC606, et.c)
- Special projects and other functions as required by the manager
- Collaborate with team to share and improve technical skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with JDEdwards World or JDEdwards EnterpriseOne platforms is a plus
- Experience in PeopleSoft and SQL a plus
- Process Management experience or demonstrated skills, comfort level, and/or strong interest in Six Sigma preferred
- Experience in Real Estate/Property Management services a plus