Lease Accounting Manager

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa

About The Position

This role involves leading technical research and interpretation of complex lease accounting matters under ASC 842 and GASB, and other applicable global GAAP frameworks. The manager will provide guidance to corporate and property-level teams, oversee the review, classification, and accounting treatment of all leases, and manage the end-to-end lease accounting lifecycle. This includes onboarding new leases, monitoring modifications, renewals, expirations, and terminations in collaboration with property accounting teams. The position also requires supervising the maintenance and integrity of the lease database and LeaseQuery system, ensuring timely and accurate updates for reporting processes. The Lease Accounting Manager will 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. Responsibilities include reviewing and approving monthly lease accounting journal entries, overseeing and reviewing balance sheet reconciliations, analyzing lease-related financial data, and preparing and reviewing lease rollforwards, reconciliations, and disclosures for financial reporting. The role involves partnering with corporate financial reporting, internal teams, external auditors, and executive stakeholders, as well as developing, documenting, and enhancing lease accounting processes, internal controls, and standardized procedures. The manager will also maintain and update departmental checklists, workflows, and documentation, demonstrate strong accountability, leadership, and adaptability, model ethical behavior, and perform special projects and ad-hoc analyses.

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

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.