Global Lease Administrator

Corning Incorporated; City of Corning (NY); On-site; USD 73,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-wide bonuses and long-term/inv

Company-paid pension with 401(k) match

Comprehensive health and well-being

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Corning Incorporated is seeking a Global Lease Administrator to join the Global Real Estate Lease Administration Team. The role focuses on accurate and efficient administration of Corning's global real estate lease portfolio, including documentation, abstraction, system data, reporting, and reconciliations.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, global environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in lease administration, real estate accounting, or related field, preferably with commercial leases.
• Ability to understand and interpret commercial lease language and key lease terms.
• Experience with lease administration databases or IWMS platforms; IBM TRIRIGA preferred.
• Working knowledge of lease administration, accounting, controls, reconciliations, and reporting processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with high accuracy.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills across functions and with outsourced providers.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities with shifting deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate lease documentation and administration with Global Real Estate teams and partners.
• Maintain accurate lease data and documentation in IWMS and approved repositories.
• Manage lease abstraction submissions, timelines, inquiries, and issue resolution.
• Review lease abstracts for accuracy, including rent, dates, options, and payment terms.
• Partner with outsourced providers to correct data and abstraction errors.
• Maintain lease master data and data integrity across lease and ERP systems.
• Respond to stakeholder inquiries and collaborate with Finance, Accounting, Shared Services, Workplace Services, suppliers, and other partners.
• Support process improvements, system enhancements, SOPs, training materials, and special projects.

Skills

Lease administration

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Real Estate, Finance, or related field

Tools

IWMS (IBM TRIRIGA)

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Requisition Number: 79076

**The company built on breakthroughs.**

**Join us.**

Corning is one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. From the depths of the ocean to the farthest reaches of space, our technologies push the boundaries of what’s possible.

How do we do this? With our people. They break through limitations and expectations– not once in a career, but every day. They help move our company,and the world, forward.

At Corning, there are endless possibilities for making an impact. You can help connect the unconnected, drive the future of automobiles, transform at-home entertainment, and ensure the delivery of lifesaving medicines. And so much more.

Come break through with us.

Corning’s businesses are ever-evolving to best serve our customers, industries, and consumers. Today, we accelerate and transform life sciences, mobile consumer electronics, optical communications, display, automotive, and solar markets. We are changing the world with:

• Trusted products that accelerate drug discovery, development, and delivery to save lives

• Damage-resistant cover glass to enhance the devices that keep us connected

• Optical fiber, wireless technologies, and connectivity solutions to carry information and ideas at the speed of light

• Precision glass for advanced displays to deliver richer experiences

• Auto glass and ceramics to drive cleaner, safer, and smarter transportation

• Solar polysilicon, wafers, and innovative photovoltaic modules, enabling low-cost solar energy solutions

Role Purpose

Corning Incorporated is seeking a Global Lease Administrator to join the Global Real Estate Lease Administration Team. This role supports the accurate and efficient administration of Corning's global real estate lease portfolio, including lease documentation, abstraction, system data, reporting, payment information, reconciliations, and internal controls. The position works closely with Global Real Estate, Finance, outsourced service providers, and other business partners to maintain data integrity and deliver reliable lease information.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, customer-focused, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, global environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate lease documentation and administration with Global Real Estate teams and partners.

• Maintain accurate lease data and documentation in IWMS and approved repositories.

• Manage lease abstraction submissions, timelines, inquiries, and issue resolution.

• Review lease abstracts for accuracy, including rent, critical dates, options, and payment terms.

• Partner with outsourced providers to correct data and abstraction errors.

• Maintain lease master data and data integrity across lease and ERP systems.

• Respond to stakeholder inquiries and collaborate with Finance, Accounting, Shared Services, Workplace Services, suppliers, and other partners.

• Support process improvements, system enhancements, SOPs, training materials, and special projects.

Experiences/Education – Required

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in lease administration, real estate accounting, property management, or a related field, preferably involving commercial leases.

• Ability to understand and interpret commercial lease language and key lease terms.

• Experience with lease administration databases or IWMS platforms; IBM TRIRIGA experience is preferred.

• Working knowledge of lease administration, accounting, controls, reconciliations, and reporting processes.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook.

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively across functions and with outsourced providers.

• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and adapt to shifting deadlines.

• Flexibility to attend online meetings with global partners outside regular work hours when needed.

Experiences/Education – Desired

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Business, Real Estate, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent demonstrated experience is preferred.

• Experience with financial statement analysis, reporting dashboards, process automation, or analytics tools.

• Experience documenting processes, accounting issues, controls, or procedures.

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $73,054.00 - $100,449.00 assuming full time status. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.

**A job that shapes a life.**

**Corning offers you the total package.**

Your well-being is our priority. Our compensation and benefits package supports your health and wellness, financial aspirations, and career from day one.

• Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well. When Corning wins, we all win.

• As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions that grow throughout your career. Combined with matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan, Corning’s total contributions to your retirement accounts can reach between 7% and 12% of your pay, depending on your age and years of service.

• Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, disease management programs, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support you and your family.

• Getting paid for our work is important, but feeling appreciated and recognized for those contributions motivates us much more. That’s why Corning offers a recognition program to celebrate successes and reward colleagues who make exceptional contributions.

We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

Corning is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and considers requests for reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws. Individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs may request reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, perform essential job functions, or access other benefits and privileges of employment. To submit a request for reasonable accommodation related to disability or religion, please contact us at [e-mail] .