Global Director of Accounting Compliance

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About JLL:

We’re JLL—a leading professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. We have operations in over 80 countries and a workforce of over 91,000 individuals around the world who help real estate owners, occupiers and investors achieve their business ambitions. As a global Fortune 500 company, we also have an inherent responsibility to drive sustainability and corporate social responsibility. That’s why we’re committed to our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world. We’re using the most advanced technology to create rewarding opportunities, amazing spaces and sustainable real estate solutions for our clients, our people and our communities.

Our core values of teamwork, ethics and excellence are also fundamental to everything we do and we’re honored to be recognized with awards for our success by organizations both globally and locally.

Creating a diverse and inclusive culture where we all feel welcomed, valued and empowered to achieve our full potential is important to who we are today and where we’re headed in the future. And we know that unique backgrounds, experiences and perspectives help us think bigger, spark innovation and succeed together.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead, supervise and continuously develop a team to execute responsibilities in: (i) global Sarbanes-Oxley (“SOX”) compliance program, (ii) SOC report administration/coordination, and (iii) ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) Data Controlling

• Relating to ownership of global SOX program, ensure compliance with SOX requirements and related regulations, including:

  • Lead planning and scoping of the annual program (including risk assessment) and oversee testing strategy, walkthroughs and execution, including remediation efforts, globally

  • Oversee and periodically evaluate team size and structure (e.g., JLL personnel and co-sourcing partnership)

  • Routinely evaluate the effectiveness and efficacy of the company’s control environment and provide recommendations for improvement

  • Partner with external auditor to determine and execute most effective external audit reliance strategy

  • Coordinate findings evaluations (including severity assessments) and lead development of communications (at least quarterly) with executive management and the Audit & Risk Committee

  • Monitor changes in SOX and regulatory requirements and update the compliance program accordingly

• Continue to consolidate and oversee the administrative coordination of SOC reporting, globally, and enhance testing efficiency across various SOC reports

• Coordinate external assurance provider for SOC-1 and SOC-2 reports issued by JLL

• Serve as key leader in overseeing the establishment of the company’s ESG data controllership program, including direct supervision of the ESG Data Controller

  • Partner with internal and external assurance providers and the Sustainability, HR, and Legal teams within JLL relating to the advancement of JLL’s ESG initiatives

• Act as a key advisor relating to the Finance technology roadmap associated with technology needs of the Global Accounting Compliance team

• Collaborate with Internal Audit and Enterprise Risk Management, participating in cross-functional efforts related to risk assessment and risk management

• Develop knowledge of high-profile and critical business areas (e.g., M&A, systems deployment, transformation, etc.) to become the core subject matter expert and in partnership with other leaders, help the business identify and address risks.

Leadership & Management

• Member of Controllership Leadership Team

• Establish and develop relationships with finance leadership globally and across all geographical/business lines

• Build SOX and regulatory compliance understanding with Finance and key Business stakeholders across the organization and manage organization-wise education on these topics

• Champion and participate in Global Finance efforts to increase involvement i