Senior Manager, Lease Accounting

Wonder

3d • $149,000 - $157,000

About The Position

The Senior Manager, Lease Accounting is a hands-on individual contributor responsible for managing all aspects of the company’s lease accounting, including lease administration software, financial reporting, and applying technical accounting guidance. The role requires deep expertise in lease accounting standards, leadership skills, and effective collaboration with business partners to ensure accurate, compliant, timely lease reporting.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of accounting experience, including specialized lease accounting experience.
• Hands-on experience with a major lease accounting software platform, such as CoStar, LeaseQuery, or Tango Analytics.
• Expert-level knowledge of lease accounting principles and financial analysis.
• Proficiency with ERP systems such as NetSuite or Microsoft Dynamics, Microsoft Excel (including V/XLOOKUP, PivotTables, and SUMPRODUCT), and databases such as SQL or BigQuery.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Strong attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform month-end close activities, including preparing and posting journal entries and completing account reconciliations for lease and related accounts.
• Work with Real Estate, Legal, Accounts Payable, and other cross-functional teams to gather accurate lease data in a timely manner.
• Review and validate lease abstracts, ensuring that lease terms, rent commencement dates, renewal options, incentives, and other critical data are accurately captured.
• Assist with implementing internal lease accounting processes and workflows for transactions between wholly owned entities.
• Develop and maintain a methodology for calculating and supporting the IBR.
• Ensure compliance with ASC 842 and company policies.
• Lead the review, reconciliation, and audit of annual Common Area Maintenance statements.
• Partner with the team to oversee timely payment of base rent, operating expenses, and other lease-related charges.
• Support internal and external audits by providing documentation, schedules, financial disclosures, and explanations for lease-related accounts.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency, accuracy, and scalability of lease accounting procedures.
• Participate in special projects, optimization initiatives, ERP and lease-tool enhancements, internal controls, and ad hoc analyses.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package with equity and a 401(k).
• Choice of medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Paid time off, including flexible time off for exempt employees, paid vacation for non-exempt employees, and paid sick leave in compliance with applicable law.
• Paid parental leave.
• Discounted meals and exclusive perks across the Wonder family of brands.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed