Global Lease Accountant [AQ-21180]

Aquent; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Aquent is seeking a highly skilled accounting professional to join a world-renowned technology company, celebrated for its innovation and commitment to delighting customers globally. You will contribute to a dynamic global finance team, focusing on lease accounting, reporting accuracy, and process improvements.

The role requires in-depth knowledge of ASC 842, ERP systems (SAP), and strong collaboration across international teams to ensure SOX compliance and timely close cycles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Professional accounting qualification such as CPA, ACA, ACCA, or equivalent.
• Working knowledge of ASC 842, ASC 840, IFRS 16, and Local GAAP.
• Excellent SAP knowledge or equivalent ERP experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage global lease accounting in line with ASC 842 and IFRS 16 where applicable.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations, journal entries, and SOX controls across multiple entities.
• Coordinate month-end close with global accounting teams.
• Collaborate with Real Estate, Finance, and SOX teams to drive processes.
• Support audit activities with PBCs and IPE as needed.
• Drive continuous process improvement to enhance quality and efficiency.

Skills

Effective team player

Excellent written communication

Strong analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Master’s degree in Accounting/Finance or CPA

Tools

SAP

Tableau

Dataiku

Job description

Aquent is seeking a highly skilled and motivated accounting professional to join a world-renowned technology company, celebrated for its innovation and commitment to delighting customers globally. This organization is a leader in its industry, constantly pushing boundaries and setting new standards. As a partner with Aquent, you will have the unique opportunity to contribute to a dynamic global finance team, impacting critical financial operations and ensuring compliance for a company that touches millions of lives worldwide.

Are you ready to make a significant impact within a globally integrated finance organization? We are searching for a talented individual to step into a pivotal role focused on global lease accounting. In this position, you will not just process numbers; you will be instrumental in shaping the financial accuracy and compliance of a vast global portfolio. Your expertise will directly contribute to robust financial reporting, strategic decision-making, and the continuous improvement of financial processes across a complex international landscape. This is an exciting chance to leverage your accounting acumen to drive efficiency and uphold the highest standards of financial integrity for an industry giant.

Responsibilities And Impact

• Manage global lease accounting, including preparing, consolidating, and analyzing lease disclosures in compliance with ASC 842, applying critical thinking to interpret trends and demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of lease activity, with occasional support for IFRS 16.
• Ensure financial accuracy by performing balance sheet reconciliations, posting journal entries, and executing SOX controls across numerous legal entities, consistently meeting deadlines.
• Coordinate the fiscal month-end close process by partnering effectively with domestic and international accounting and finance teams.
• Cultivate strong cross-functional relationships with key Real Estate and Non-Real Estate business teams, Technical and Corporate Accounting, and SOX PMO teams.
• Support audit activities by assisting in the preparation and compilation of PBCs and IPE for external auditors during the annual financial statement audit.
• Drive continuous process improvement by identifying, planning, and implementing initiatives to enhance the quality, efficiency, and compliance of key deliverables.

Required Qualifications

• Excellent SAP knowledge or equivalent ERP experience.
• Professional accounting qualification such as CPA, ACA, ACCA, or equivalent.
• Working knowledge of ASC 842, ASC 840, IFRS 16, and Local GAAP.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in data visualization and reporting tools such as Tableau or Dataiku.
• Effective team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Mature, driven, and able to work independently with minimal direct supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively across the organization and with external partners.
• Meticulous attention to detail, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Genuine passion for process improvement, championing innovation, eliminating non-value-added work, and driving efficiency.
• Ability to think creatively and develop innovative solutions.
• Ability to influence and implement ideas effectively within the company’s culture.
• Strong ability to identify accounting irregularities and discrepancies.
• Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, and/or CPA certification.

Client Description

Our client is a global leader in consumer technology, renowned for redefining the intersection of hardware, software, and services. Known for their uncompromising commitment to world-class design and user experience, they create products that have become essential to daily life. You will be joining a team that values craftsmanship and simplicity, working on high-impact projects that reach hundreds of millions of people worldwide.