Analyst III Real Estate Lease Accounting

ADUSA Corporate Support; Carlisle (Cumberland County); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

Ahold Delhaize USA is seeking a senior accountant to research, analyze, reconcile and summarize financial data for timely management reports under GAAP. You will coordinate with financial planning, reporting, and operations to improve end-to-end financial processes and standardize reporting standards across retained and outsourced activities.

The role requires 6–8 years in accounting/finance with strong Excel and SAP skills; the position offers a hybrid work model with in-office and remote days

Qualifications

• Authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 6-8 years of progressive accounting, financial reporting, or financial analysis experience.
• Experience supporting real estate, lease accounting, fixed assets, or occupancy-related financial processes preferred.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and lease accounting standards preferred
• IFRS 16 experience preferred.
• Experience with month-end close, account reconciliations, financial statement preparation, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including data analysis, reporting, and financial modeling.
• Experience with SAP and other enterprise financial systems preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data interpretation skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills with the ability to effectively partner across Finance, Real Estate, and business teams.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, drive process improvements, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience supporting audits, maintaining compliance standards, and providing actionable recommendations to support business decisions.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor associates and contribute to cross-functional projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Month-end close activities including preparation of financial statements and period end journal entries (including accruals, reserve analysis) and reviews account reconciliations.
• Reviews ledger activity for accuracy, completeness, and reasonableness, while interpreting trends and making recommendations for corrective action.
• Responsible for the preparation of periodic forecasts, variance and trend analysis, and analyzes results for management.
• Responsible for compliance with accounting and reporting standards for external and internal management reporting under area of responsibility.
• Has extensive functional and project experience; leverages Lean Six Sigma tools to develop solutions.
• Responsible for the process improvement programs to maximize efficiency of the department.
• Internal and external audit process activities related to area of responsibility.
• Safeguard and protect company assets ensuring compliance with policies and laws.
• Provide support to various special projects.
• Provide guidance, leadership and mentoring to other associates.
• Promotes an effective project/functional environment through mentoring and coaching.
• Additional job duties may be assigned as needed.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Lease accounting

IFRS 16 experience

Financial analysis

Excel proficiency

Data interpretation

Attention to detail

Verbal & written communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SAP

Job description

Category/Area of Expertise: Accounting/Finance

Job Requisition: 559339

Address: USA-PA-Carlisle-1149 Harrisburg Pike

Store Code: Corporate Accounting & Reporting (5177958)

Ahold Delhaize USA, a division of global food retailer Ahold Delhaize, is part of the U.S. family of brands, which includes five leading omnichannel grocery brands - Food Lion, Giant Food, The GIANT Company, Hannaford and Stop & Shop. Our associates support the brands with a wide range of services, including Finance, Legal, Sustainability, Commercial, Digital and E-commerce, Technology and more.

The primary purpose of this role is to research, analyze, reconcile and summarize financial data for use by management in making financial decisions. This role oversees the consolidation of data from various sources to prepare accurate and timely financial reports in accordance with GAAP and performs analysis, and trouble shoots areas of concern. Coordinate directly with financial planning, financial reporting and finance operations to drive continuous improvement for the business. Responsible for supporting the build out and standardization of common financial reporting standards across the full end to end process (Retained and outsourced) and adherence and improvement upon those standards.

***Our flexible/ hybrid work schedule includes 3 in-person days at one of our core locations and 2 remote days. Our core office locations include Salisbury, NC, Quincy, MA, Carlisle, PA, Scarborough, ME, Hyattsville, MD.

Essential job functions:

• Responsible for the month-end close activities including preparation of financial statements and reports. This role is responsible for the preparation and of period end journal entries (including accruals, reserve analysis) and reviews account reconciliations.
• Reviews ledger activity for accuracy, completeness, and reasonableness, while interpreting trends and making recommendations for corrective action. Address questions and concerns relating to financial statements from multiple business partners.
• Responsible for the preparation of periodic forecasts, variance and trend analysis, and analyzes results for management. Prepares account analysis and performs trend/flux analysis to identify, research, and explain variances to budget, forecasts, flash, etc. Responds to questions and solves problems as requested by department managers.
• Responsible for compliance with accounting and reporting standards for external and internal management reporting under area of responsibility. Applies depth and breadth of expertise across functional area of expertise. Has extensive functional and project experience, is a recognized expert in a functional area and enough organizational and operational expertise to soundly identify relevant solutions and metrics. Will leverage Lean Six Sigma tools and methodologies to work with responsible process area in the development of solutions.
• Responsible for the process improvement programs to maximize the efficiency of the department. This requires thorough knowledge of systems to meet specialized needs. Applies expertise and core competencies gathered from major projects and functional experience to solve problems. Shares learnings and best practices with Analysts responsible for other process areas and also leverages their learnings and experience.
• Responsible for the internal and external audit process activities related to area of responsibility to assure the auditors receive necessary data, documentation, and explanations.
• Responsible to safeguard and protect company assets ensuring compliance with Company policies and federal, state and local jurisdictions requirements/laws.
• Provide support to various special projects.
• Provide guidance, leadership and mentoring to other associates as needed.
• Promotes an effective project / functional environment through the effective use of indirect mentoring and coaching skills.
• Additional job duties may be assigned as needed to meet the needs of the business and support our Values.

Qualifications

• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis until the end of their appointment
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• 6-8 years of progressive accounting, financial reporting, or financial analysis experience.
• Experience supporting real estate, lease accounting, fixed assets, or occupancy-related financial processes preferred.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and lease accounting standards preferred
• IFRS 16 experience preferred.
• Experience with month-end close, account reconciliations, financial statement preparation, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including data analysis, reporting, and financial modeling.
• Experience with SAP and other enterprise financial systems preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data interpretation skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills with the ability to effectively partner across Finance, Real Estate, and business teams.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, drive process improvements, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience supporting audits, maintaining compliance standards, and providing actionable recommendations to support business decisions.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor associates and contribute to cross-functional projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

ME/NC/PA/SC Salary Range: $75,040 - $112,560

IL/MA/MD/NY Salary Range: $86,320 - $129,480

Actual compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on their unique qualifications and experience, internal equity, and market conditions. Final compensation decisions will be made in accordance with company policies and applicable laws.

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At Ahold Delhaize USA, we provide services to one of the largest portfolios of grocery companies in the nation, and we're actively seeking top talent.

Our team shares a common motivation to drive change, take ownership and enable our brands to better care for their customers. We thrive on supporting great local grocery brands and their strategies.

Our associates are the heartbeat of our organization. We are committed to offering a welcoming work environment where all associates can succeed and thrive. Guided by our values of courage, care, teamwork, integrity (and even a little humor), we are dedicated to being a great place to work.

We believe in collaboration, curiosity, and continuous learning in all that we think, create and do. While building a culture where personal and professional growth are just as important as business growth, we invest in our people, empowering them to learn, grow and deliver at all levels of the business.