Senior Manager, Real Estate Administration & Analysis

LCBO•Toronto, ON

6d•CA$83,275 - CA$149,941•Onsite

About The Position

As the Senior Manager, Real Estate Administration & Analysis, you will lead the financial, analytical, and operational oversight of LCBO’s real estate portfolio. You’ll ensure the organization meets all lease and occupancy cost obligations while driving strategies that optimize performance across leased and owned locations. You’ll play a key role in shaping LCBO’s store network and facilities strategy by developing portfolio analytics, strengthening financial controls, and providing insights that support executive decision‑making. This role requires strong cross‑functional leadership, deep subject matter expertise, and the ability to influence outcomes across Finance, Legal, Real Estate, IT, and Retail. You will also lead a team responsible for lease accounting, analysis, reporting, compliance, and landlord relations.

Requirements

Degree in Accounting or Finance.
CPA designation preferred.
5–10 years in accounting/finance, including audit or compliance experience.
5+ years leading financial or accounting teams in a real estate or lease environment.
Strong knowledge of IFRS16, property tax methodology, real estate law, and lease interpretation.
Exceptional analytical and problem‑solving skills.
Strong communication, influencing, and negotiation abilities.
Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with lease administration systems is an asset.

Nice To Haves

CPA designation
experience with lease administration systems

Responsibilities

Collaborate across divisions to understand business needs and ensure alignment with corporate direction.
Provide subject matter expertise on real estate financial processes, IFRS requirements, and occupancy cost drivers.
Strengthen lease language, cost provisions, and compliance frameworks in partnership with Legal and Real Estate.
Support the development of standards, policies, and operational procedures for lease management.
Lead LCBO’s occupancy cost control strategy and ensure strong financial governance.
Oversee lease accounting processes for rents, operating costs, and realty taxes.
Direct lease audit activities, dispute resolution, and mediation/arbitration strategies.
Manage property tax assessments, appeals, and compliance activities.
Oversee third‑party consultants supporting lease audit and taxation work.
Lead the preparation of occupancy cost budgets and long‑range forecasts.
Provide analysis and insights for senior leadership and Board reporting.
Oversee KPI reporting, variance analysis, and IFRS16 compliance.
Support new store proposals and lease renewal business cases with financial expertise.
Build portfolio performance metrics and analytics capabilities.
Ensure the accuracy and integrity of real estate information within LCBO’s lease management systems.
Support enhancements to lease administration tools to improve data quality and reporting.
Maintain an audit‑ready real estate portfolio inventory and ensure compliance with provincial directives.
Provide training and guidance to system users and support integration with Finance and IT processes.
Serve as the an authority on lease interpretation for Facilities Operations.
Establish governance frameworks for landlord correspondence, issue escalation, and dispute resolution.
Track landlord repair, maintenance, and capital commitments to ensure compliance.
Provide strategic input into lease provisions related to maintenance and capital responsibilities.
Ensure real estate information critical to store operations is accurate, accessible, and delivered proactively.
Use benchmarking and industry trends to support lifecycle planning and risk assessment.
Drive landlord compliance and support the development of dashboards and reporting tools.