Manager, Lease Accounting
About The Position
The DoorDash Lease Accounting team ensures the company’s lease portfolio is accurately and timely reported under ASC 842. The team performs technical accounting reviews and interprets complex and sometimes ambiguous lease arrangements as the portfolio grows in size and complexity. The Lease Accounting Manager reports to the Senior Accounting Manager on the Lease Accounting team and serves as a technical expert on ASC 842. The role is responsible for accurate lease accounting as the business grows, with an emphasis on ownership, proactive execution, cross-functional partnership, well-supported accounting conclusions, and dependable period-end reporting. The manager will also have the opportunity to apply their expertise to increasingly complex leases.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field, and/or equivalent work experience.
- At least 6 years of accounting experience, including in-depth experience applying US GAAP lease accounting (ASC 842).
- Experience reviewing lease agreements, interpreting lease terms, and assessing financial implications to determine appropriate accounting treatment.
- Ownership mindset and proactive approach, with a track record of managing multiple deliverables and completing them on close timelines.
- Strong cross-functional partnership and communication skills for working effectively with internal and external partners.
- Close attention to detail and demonstrated problem-solving skills.
Responsibilities
- Review lease abstractions against new lease agreements and lease modifications to ensure accurate lease classification and recognition under ASC 842.
- Analyze complex lease arrangements and unique scenarios that go beyond standard accounting treatment, and document conclusions and supporting analysis.
- Perform monthly lease close activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and flux analysis.
- Own lease financial reporting deliverables, including cash flows, rollforwards, and disclosures.
- Partner with Real Estate, Lease Administration, and other cross-functional teams to understand lease activity early and maintain accurate, timely accounting.
- Identify and lead process improvement and automation initiatives to reduce manual work and improve process accuracy and efficiency.
- Maintain lease SOX controls and support internal and external audit requests.
Benefits
- 401(k) plan with employer matching
- 16 weeks of paid parental leave
- Wellness benefits
- Commuter benefits match
- Paid time off and paid sick leave
- Equity grants
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- 11 paid holidays
- Disability insurance
- Basic life insurance
- Family-forming assistance
- Mental health program
- Flexible paid time off/vacation for salaried roles
- 80 hours of paid sick time per year for salaried roles
- Vacation accrual for hourly roles
- Paid sick time accrual for hourly roles
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
