JLL · 7 hours ago
Head of Finance – JLL Real Estate Capital
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$180K/yr - $230K/yr
15+ years expJLL is a leading professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. They are seeking a strategic Head of Finance to lead the finance team of JLL Real Estate Capital, focusing on risk management, compliance, and financial reporting to support the agency lending business.
CommercialReal Estate
Responsibilities
Serve as strategic finance partner to JREC business leadership, providing financial insight on business decisions including pricing strategies, market expansion opportunities, and operational efficiency initiatives
Synthesize loan pipeline data, servicing portfolio metrics, and market trends to deliver forward-looking business insights. Partner with business leaders on data structure and process improvements to enhance analytical capabilities. Identify, monitor and report on financial risks specific to agency lending operations including credit risk, interest rate risk, operational risk, and regulatory compliance risk. Develop risk mitigation strategies and ensure appropriate controls are in place
Provide standard monthly, quarterly and annual reporting on JREC performance with focus on key lending metrics including those addressing loan origination and servicing volumes, pipeline analysis, net interest margin on warehoused loans, credit quality, and regulatory and peer-relevant metrics. Automate reporting processes where possible
Lead annual planning and forecasting processes for JREC, incorporating regulatory requirements, existing portfolio data, and business growth projections. Develop sophisticated financial models that account for the complexities of agency lending operations
Ensure full compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley and other internal control requirements. Maintain comprehensive understanding of agency lending regulations and ensure adherence to all applicable regulatory frameworks. Coordinate with external auditors, regulators, and other stakeholders. Support preparation of regulatory and contractual filings
Partner with JLL Global Finance teams to develop and actively report on working capital balances / trends. Develop creative solutions to ensure working capital considerations are incorporated in day-to-day business decisions
Guide professional development of JREC finance team members
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; MBA or CPA preferred
Minimum 15 years of progressive finance experience with significant exposure to lending operations, preferably in commercial real estate or agency lending
Sarbanes-Oxley expertise with proven track record in SOX compliance, internal controls design and testing, and regulatory reporting
Banking/lending industry experience strongly preferred, with deep understanding of credit risk management and regulatory frameworks
Experience in regulated environments with knowledge of applicable regulations governing lending operations
Expertise in complex accounting including revenue recognition, fair value measurements, and financial instruments accounting
Strong financial modeling and analytical skills with ability to synthesize complex data into actionable business insights
Proven experience leading finance teams and driving process improvements
Excellent communication skills with ability to present complex financial information to senior audiences in an understandable way
Detail-oriented approach with strong project management capabilities
Preferred
MBA or CPA preferred
Banking/lending industry experience strongly preferred
Company
JLL
We’re a leading professional services firm that specializes in real estate and investment management.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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$1.59B2025-11-03Post Ipo Debt· $565.35M
2023-11-08Post Ipo Debt· $400M
2019-05-29Post Ipo Debt· $46.5M
Leadership Team
Christian Ulbrich
President, CEO & Director
Jones Lang LaSalle
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