LEASE ACCOUNTING MANAGER

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa

24d

About The Position

Our team members are the key to our company’s success, and their health and well-being, as well as that of their families, is very important to us. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that allows our team members stay healthy, plan for their future and maintain a healthy work-life balance. Benefits may vary with employment status. To see our fill list of Team Member Benefits please visit our career site: www.gotoworkhappy.com/benefits Job Description: Lead technical research and interpretation of complex lease accounting matters under ASC 842 and GASB, and other applicable global GAAP frameworks, providing guidance to both corporate and property-level teams. Oversee the review, classification, and accounting treatment of all leases to ensure accurate recognition in accordance with applicable accounting standards. Manage the end‑to‑end lease accounting lifecycle, including onboarding new leases, monitoring modifications, renewals, expirations, and terminations in collaboration with property accounting teams. Supervise the maintenance and integrity of the lease database and LeaseQuery system, ensuring timely and accurate updates to support monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting processes. Serve as a primary subject‑matter expert, providing technical support to Seminole Gaming and Hard Rock properties regarding lease accounting interpretations, system use, and policy application. Review and approve timely monthly lease accounting journal entries generated through LeaseQuery. Oversee and review balance sheet reconciliations related to lease assets and liabilities, ensuring alignment with the LeaseQuery subledger and resolving discrepancies proactively. Analyze lease‑related financial data across properties to identify anomalies, drive accuracy, and support operational decision‑making. Prepare and review lease rollforwards, reconciliations, and disclosures for quarterly and annual financial reporting, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and internal deadlines. Partner with corporate financial reporting, internal teams, external auditors, and executive stakeholders to address inquiries, support audit processes, and meet critical reporting timelines. Develop, document, and enhance lease accounting processes, internal controls, and standardized procedures to improve accuracy and operational efficiency. Maintain and update departmental checklists, workflows, and documentation to support continuous process improvement. Demonstrate strong accountability, leadership, and adaptability within a dynamic, high‑growth environment. Model ethical behavior and uphold professional standards in all aspects of work. Perform special projects, system enhancements, and ad‑hoc analyses as required. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in accounting; CPA, Master’s degree, or public accounting experience strongly preferred. Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience, including hands‑on ASC 842 lease accounting responsibilities. Exceptional attention to detail and demonstrated analytical problem‑solving skills. Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey complex technical matters clearly and effectively to both financial and non‑financial stakeholders. Strong organizational and time‑management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment. Thank you for choosing us as your employer of choice! If you are ready for an exciting opportunity working in a creative environment where you can bring your authentic self to work, we want to connect with you! If you're unable to find a position that matches your interest, please tell us a little about yourself, and we'll recommend jobs that match your interests. Be Iconic represents the roots of our culture. The Seminole Tribe of Florida remains the only unconquered tribe in the United States of America. The Tribe established Seminole Gaming in 1979, when it opened the first high-stakes bingo hall in the United States. Building on its rich heritage of courageous and groundbreaking achievements, the Seminole Tribe of Florida acquired Hard Rock International in March 2007—the first transaction of its kind by a Native American tribe. Today, Hard Rock International remains one of the most globally recognized companies in the world, with Hard Rock Hotel, Casino, Cafe and Rock Shop® venues in over 74 countries. With the continued growth of Seminole Gaming and Hard Rock International, Seminole Hard Rock Support Services was created to support all of our brands and lines of business. With the largest global footprint in the hospitality industry for over 50 years, our number-one job is to bring fun and excitement to our team members and our guests!

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting
Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience, including hands‑on ASC 842 lease accounting responsibilities.
Exceptional attention to detail and demonstrated analytical problem‑solving skills.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey complex technical matters clearly and effectively to both financial and non‑financial stakeholders.
Strong organizational and time‑management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

Nice To Haves

CPA
Master’s degree
Public accounting experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead technical research and interpretation of complex lease accounting matters under ASC 842 and GASB, and other applicable global GAAP frameworks, providing guidance to both corporate and property-level teams.
Oversee the review, classification, and accounting treatment of all leases to ensure accurate recognition in accordance with applicable accounting standards.
Manage the end‑to‑end lease accounting lifecycle, including onboarding new leases, monitoring modifications, renewals, expirations, and terminations in collaboration with property accounting teams.
Supervise the maintenance and integrity of the lease database and LeaseQuery system, ensuring timely and accurate updates to support monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting processes.
Serve as a primary subject‑matter expert, providing technical support to Seminole Gaming and Hard Rock properties regarding lease accounting interpretations, system use, and policy application.
Review and approve timely monthly lease accounting journal entries generated through LeaseQuery.
Oversee and review balance sheet reconciliations related to lease assets and liabilities, ensuring alignment with the LeaseQuery subledger and resolving discrepancies proactively.
Analyze lease‑related financial data across properties to identify anomalies, drive accuracy, and support operational decision‑making.
Prepare and review lease rollforwards, reconciliations, and disclosures for quarterly and annual financial reporting, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and internal deadlines.
Partner with corporate financial reporting, internal teams, external auditors, and executive stakeholders to address inquiries, support audit processes, and meet critical reporting timelines.
Develop, document, and enhance lease accounting processes, internal controls, and standardized procedures to improve accuracy and operational efficiency.
Maintain and update departmental checklists, workflows, and documentation to support continuous process improvement.
Demonstrate strong accountability, leadership, and adaptability within a dynamic, high‑growth environment.
Model ethical behavior and uphold professional standards in all aspects of work.
Perform special projects, system enhancements, and ad‑hoc analyses as required.