Finance Manager in Sydney

JLL supports the Whole You, personally and professionally. Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology to our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people in our industry; and we support them through professional growth, flexibility, and personalized benefits to manage life in and outside of work.

At JLL, we value what makes you unique and are committed to providing you with the opportunity, knowledge, and tools to own your success. We're looking for a highly motivated Finance Manager to lead finance operations, business partner with our client's finance team, and deliver exceptional property accounting services. This is an outstanding opportunity to take the lead in finance operations for a diverse portfolio of properties. You'll work closely with our client's finance team and Property Managers, ensuring timely, accurate financial reporting whilst driving continuous improvement across our finance function.

An overview of the role:

• Serve as the primary finance business partner to the client's finance team and Property Managers
• Lead and manage day-to-day accounting operations in collaboration with the Portfolio Accountant
• Set, manage, and monitor annual performance goals and KPIs
• Mentor, coach, and develop team members to enhance their capabilities and performance
• Lead and actively participate in monthly finance training sessions
• Deliver comprehensive financial reports for a portfolio of assets
• Coordinate with Property Managers on month-end reporting requirements
• Process and approve journal entries, ensuring accuracy and compliance
• Prepare and maintain balance sheet reconciliations
• Prepare IFRS rent smoothing and incentive amortisation journals
• Conduct annual tenant outgoings recovery reconciliations and liaise with outgoings auditors
• Support the preparation of annual budgets and forecasts
• Ensure full compliance with Trust Accounting and Property Accounting policies and procedures
• Maintain adherence to JLL's internal compliance processes, including six-monthly internal audit checklists
• Coordinate with clients regarding information flow for annual audits
• Manage property transitions, including onboarding new properties and processing cease management
• Process client remittances accurately and efficiently
• Act as Level 1 MRI support for day-to-day Client Accounting Services team functions
• Liaise with client finance teams on all property accounting matters

Sound like you? This is what we’re looking for:

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA, CPA, or equivalent)
• 8+ years of progressive experience in property and trust accounting, financial reporting, and statutory compliance
• Demonstrated experience managing small teams in a managerial or team lead capacity
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and comprehensive knowledge of accounting principles
• Prior experience in the real estate or construction industry
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and build relationships across all organisational levels
• Outstanding written and verbal communication abilities
• Process-oriented mindset with a passion for standardisation and consolidation of finance functions
• Self-starter with a strong work ethic, positive attitude, and proactive approach
• Proven ability to prioritise and deliver multiple projects efficiently under tight deadlines
• Collaborative team player who fosters productive relationships across diverse, multicultural teams

Benefits:

• Great employee discounts off fitness, wellbeing & other renowned brands
• 18 weeks paid maternity leave
• Private Health Insurance Discounts
• Active Social Club
• Employee assistant program
• Novated Lease for EV cars
• Paid time off for volunteer work
• Career Opportunities with Australia's #1 Commercial Real Estate firm
• Premium offices

You’ll join an entrepreneurial, inclusive culture. One where the best inspire the best. Where like-minded people work naturally together to achieve great things. Join us to develop your strengths and enjoy a fulfilling career full of varied experiences. Keep those ambitions in sight and imagine where JLL can take you.

As an organisation, we don’t just accept that we are a place of many different people, but we embrace it, we celebrate it, and we proactively support the needs that difference brings. JLL is committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, gender, age, sexual orientation or disability, and that is why, for more than a decade, we continue to rank among the World’s Most Ethical Companies. We are dedicated to offering veterans from all ranks and services a successful civilian career as they transition out of the military.

JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health.

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 102,000 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.

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.