Senior Lease Administrator

Ares Operations • Denver, CO

2d • $90,000 - $110,000

About The Position

Reporting to the Principal – Property Controller, this position will be responsible for lease administration for the operating real estate portfolio within Ares. We are looking for a detail oriented, focused and team-oriented professional to manage lease administration within the Property Accounting Department.

Requirements

• This position requires bachelor’s degree in an applicable field of study from an accredited university and at least three years of applicable finance, legal and/or accounting experience, including a demonstrated ability to interpret complex legal agreements.
• The ideal candidate will be a detail oriented individual with strong organizational, administrative and communication skills.
• The ability to multi-task, meet deadlines and complete collaborative projects is critical.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience with Yardi is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review all executed lease agreements and ensure that critical financial and operational terms are abstracted into Yardi in an accurate and timely manner in accordance with our policies and procedures.
• Coordinate review and approval of lease abstract with the Property Accounting and Asset Management teams.
• Serve as an information resource by utilizing Yardi for tracking new and expiring leases, providing regular and frequent status reports to all relevant parties, and ensuring timely processing and execution of key documents and internal processes
• Build rapport with Asset Management and Property Management teams by effectively communicating the lease entry and management process with both parties.
• Work with Asset Management and Property Management teams to document lease commencement and termination dates of tenants and update as necessary in Yardi.
• Attend and participate in regular meetings with Asset Management, Property Management, and accounting teams to receive updates on lease commencements, vacates and terminations.
• Work with Property Accounting teams to ensure revenue is recognized in accordance with GAAP.
• Provide guidance on operating expense reimbursement clauses of lease agreements in preparation of annual CAM reconciliations.
• Manage gross sales and percentage rent reports from tenants, including entry into and reporting from Yardi.
• Assist reporting team by providing timely and accurate leasing metrics as requested.
• Manage letters of credit held as collateral for tenant security deposits.

Benefits

• Ares U.S. Core Benefits include Comprehensive Medical/Rx, Dental and Vision plans; 401(k) program with company match; Flexible Savings Accounts (FSA); Healthcare Savings Accounts (HSA) with company contribution; Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance; Long-Term Disability (LTD) and Short-Term Disability (STD) insurance; Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and Commuter Benefits plan for parking and transit.
• Ares offers a number of additional benefits including access to a world-class medical advisory team, a mental health app that includes coaching, therapy and psychiatry, a mindfulness and wellbeing app, financial wellness benefit that includes access to a financial advisor, new parent leave, reproductive and adoption assistance, emergency backup care, matching gift program, education sponsorship program, and much more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees