Accounting Manager – Global Lease Accounting
NorthPoint Search Group•Atlanta, GA
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About The Position
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.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance from an accredited institution
- Minimum 4 years of professional accounting experience
- 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
- Previous supervisory experience required
Nice To Haves
- CPA certification is a plus
- Public accounting experience is beneficial
- Commercial real estate experience strongly preferred
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
- Lead North American lease accounting operations, review abstracts, ensure GAAP compliance, supervise team, and support complex commercial real estate accounting.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
