Accounting Manager – Global Lease Accounting

To Apply Now – email your resume to [email protected]

Who:
A detail-oriented accounting professional with a bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, 4+ years of experience, preferably in commercial real estate, with previous supervisory experience. CPA certification is a plus.

What:
Lead lease accounting operations for North American projects, review lease abstracts, support complex lease accounting issues, and supervise staff while ensuring GAAP compliance and accuracy in reporting.

Where:
U.S.-based (specific locations flexible as per company policy).

When:
Immediate opening for a finance leader to manage high-volume lease accounting operations and support strategic reporting.

Why:
This role provides the opportunity to lead and mentor a team, influence financial reporting for large-scale commercial properties, and gain deep exposure to lease accounting standards and commercial real estate operations.

Salary:
Competitive, commensurate with experience.

Job Summary

The Accounting Manager – Global Lease Accounting oversees lease abstraction and accounting procedures for North American projects. This role ensures accurate accounting treatment, supports complex lease transactions, manages operating expense reconciliations, and leads a geographically dispersed team. The position collaborates with internal stakeholders and external auditors to maintain compliance with GAAP and company policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Review lease abstracts for new leases and amendments according to standard procedures

• Interpret lease agreements and apply proper accounting treatment

• Assist in complex lease accounting matters such as modifications or unusual scenarios

• Review straight-line rent calculations and provide corrections or feedback

• Validate percentage rent and operating expense reconciliation calculations

• Support tenant inquiries and provide documentation during audits

• Prepare ad hoc schedules and reports for the Controller as needed

• Supervise and guide Staff and Senior Accountants in completing responsibilities

• Perform lease accounting tasks during high-volume periods or as needed

• Ensure compliance with company policies and GAAP standards

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance from an accredited institution

• CPA certification is a plus

• Minimum 4 years of professional accounting experience

• Public accounting experience is beneficial

• Commercial real estate experience strongly preferred

• Previous supervisory experience required

• Strong knowledge of GAAP

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Proficiency with spreadsheets and data analysis

• Strong critical thinking and attention to detail

• Ability to manage high-volume work and multi-task effectively

• Willingness to work overtime as business needs require

Benefits

• Professional development and mentoring opportunities

• Exposure to complex commercial real estate lease accounting

• Opportunity to lead a geographically diverse team

• Competitive compensation and benefits package

Lead North American lease accounting operations, review abstracts, ensure GAAP compliance, supervise team, and support complex commercial real estate accounting.