Senior Auditor - Global Accounting Compliance

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Senior Auditor, Global Accounting Compliance – JLL

What this job involves:

JLL's Global Accounting Compliance (GAC) team manages and oversees three critical assurance pillars on behalf of JLL Management: the Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Program, the client-facing Service Organization Controls Reporting (SOCR) function, and the Sustainability (ESG) Control Assurance Program. We are seeking a Senior Auditor to join the team in a floating capacity, providing day-to-day Senior Auditor-level support primarily for SOX, but also across all three pillars based on cyclical demand and management priorities.

This is a unique opportunity to build broad control and assurance expertise—spanning traditional financial reporting controls, client-facing service organization controls, and an emerging ESG control environment—while contributing to leadership's vision for a best-in-class global internal controls strategy. The role is well suited to a self-starter who thrives on variety, adapts quickly to shifting priorities, and is energized by exposure to multiple control frameworks and stakeholder groups.

What your day-to-day will look like:

• Flex across the SOX, SOCR, and ESG Control Assurance pillars based on team need, cyclical demand, and management direction, providing Senior Auditor support wherever it is needed most
• Lead end-to-end walkthroughs to confirm documented controls and risks, identify control gaps, and design effective business process and IT controls
• Prepare high-quality, audit-ready documentation and work papers, and proactively identify opportunities to enhance existing documentation (e.g., refine control language, draft/update process flows and test procedures)
• Engage business stakeholders across corporate functions (e.g., HR, Treasury, Tax) to collect information, resolve audit-related questions, and communicate recommendations for control and process improvements
• Evaluate audit findings, coordinate timely remediation of deficiencies, and summarize key issues, risks, and business impact of control deficiencies to Management
• Support planning, scheduling, and execution of SOX testing procedures, coordinate with External Auditors on client-facing SOC 1 and SOC 2 engagements, and assist Management in building a formal ESG control environment
• Supervise and/or review work performed by team members and co-sourced resources while developing subject-matter expertise in key business areas relevant to each pillar

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field
• 2–4 years of experience with a focus on Sarbanes-Oxley compliance in publicly traded companies; internal audit, external/public accounting, and/or SOC engagement experience also relevant
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel for data management and reporting
• Strong technical aptitude with ability to learn and evaluate new software platforms
• High degree of professional and personal standards with unquestioned integrity and business ethics
• Self-starter who is detail-oriented, deeply committed to delivering high-quality work, and possesses superior multi-tasking skills and adaptability to operate independently across a constantly shifting, multi-pillar workload
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively interact with internal and external stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional certification (CPA, CIA, CISA, or similar)
• Experience with audit software applications or database management systems
• Prior exposure to SOC 1 / SOC 2 (SSAE-18) engagements
• Exposure to, or interest in, ESG/sustainability reporting and control frameworks
• Experience working across multiple concurrent audit engagements or business units
• Experience with Workiva or similar GRC/control-testing platforms

At JLL, we are collectively shaping a brighter way—for our clients, ourselves and our fellow employees. We choose to take the more inspiring, innovative, and optimistic path on our journey toward success. What sets JLL apart is our culture of collaboration, locally and across the globe, which allows us to create transformative solutions for the real estate industry. We support each other's wellbeing and champion inclusivity and belonging across teams.

JLL is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Estimated compensation for this position:

90,000.00 – 100,000.00 USD per year

This range is an estimate and actual compensation may differ. Final compensation packages are determined by various considerations including but not limited to candidate qualifications, location, market conditions, and internal considerations.

Location:

On-site –Chicago, IL

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

Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:

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. Some of these benefits may include:

• 401(k) plan with matching company contributions

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care

• Paid parental leave at 100% of salary 

• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays

• Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay

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