Senior Lease Controller- US

Joe & the Juice / United States • New York, NY

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Lease Controller will work from the company’s New York office, with the possibility of relocation to Copenhagen, Denmark. Reporting to the Head of Controlling, the role supports the Head of Controlling and partners closely with the Real Estate and Growth teams. The position owns end-to-end lease accounting for JOE & THE JUICE’s global store portfolio under IFRS 16 and supports SOX 404 control ownership and audit readiness as part of the company’s IPO preparation. It is a key role supporting the company’s continued growth.

Requirements

• At least 7 years of experience in a controller role involving real estate or lease accounting.
• Hands-on experience with IFRS 16.
• Experience with ERP and lease software.
• Comfort owning a high-volume, multi-currency, multi-entity process.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Experience in an IPO-readiness or newly public company environment.
• Experience mentoring junior finance staff and working in large teams.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in multi-site retail.
• Experience with ASC 842.
• D365 F&O or another Dynamics ERP.
• CPA or equivalent credential.

Responsibilities

• Own and maintain the global lease register, including right-of-use assets and lease liabilities, across all markets in Trullion and D365 F&O.
• Assess new leases, amendments, terminations, and renewals for IFRS 16 classification and remeasurement, including sale-leaseback and modification accounting.
• Partner with Real Estate and Legal on new lease agreements to ensure timely, accurate system setup and contract data integrity.
• Own the monthly reconciliation of the lease sub-ledger to the general ledger and investigate and resolve variances.
• Review and approve monthly lease journal entries.
• Lead impairment testing of right-of-use assets under IAS 36 and assess onerous contracts under IAS 37 for underperforming stores.
• Serve as control owner for the lease process under SOX 404 and support internal and external audit testing.
• Prepare lease disclosures, maturity analysis, and supporting schedules for annual financial statements.
• Set and monitor lease accounting policy across entities and local GAAP, and act as an escalation point for complex technical issues.
• Mentor and review the work of junior team members.
• Support finance transformation initiatives related to lease process automation and system enhancements.

Benefits

• Paid pension plan.
• Health insurance.
• Parental leave.
• Additional vacation.
• Office facilities including a staffed company bar serving breakfast, daily lunch, juices, and barista coffee.
• Monthly social activities, including running club, wine tasting, creative evenings, and Friday bars.
• Opportunity to take a Behind the Counter shift in one of the company’s bars twice a year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior