Lease Accounting Manager

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa; United States; Sur place; USD 100 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa seeks a Senior Lease Accountant to lead ASC 842 lease accounting initiatives and provide expert guidance to corporate and property teams. You will manage the lease lifecycle, maintain LeaseQuery data, and ensure accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting.

The role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate with auditors, finance peers, and executives to meet reporting deadlines and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting; CPA, Master’s degree, or public accounting experience strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience, including hands-on ASC 842 lease accounting responsibilities.
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey complex technical matters clearly to financial and non-financial stakeholders.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills in a fast-paced environment.

Responsabilités

• Lead technical research and interpretation of complex lease accounting matters under ASC 842 and GASB, guiding corporate and property teams.
• Oversee the review, classification, and accounting treatment of all leases for accurate recognition.
• Manage end-to-end lease accounting lifecycle including onboarding, modifications, renewals, expirations, and terminations with property accounting teams.
• Supervise maintenance of lease database and LeaseQuery system for timely monthly/quarterly/annual reporting.
• Provide SME support to Seminole Gaming and Hard Rock properties on lease accounting interpretations and policy application.
• Review and approve monthly lease accounting journal entries from LeaseQuery.
• Oversee balance sheet reconciliations related to lease assets and liabilities, aligning with LeaseQuery subledger.
• Analyze lease-related financial data across properties to identify anomalies and aid decisions.
• Prepare lease rollforwards, reconciliations, and disclosures for reporting deadlines.
• Collaborate with corporate reporting, auditors, and stakeholders to address inquiries and support audits.
• Develop and improve lease accounting processes, controls and procedures.
• Maintain departmental checklists and workflows for process improvement.
• Demonstrate accountability and leadership in a dynamic environment and uphold professional standards.
• Execute special projects and ad-hoc analyses as needed.

Connaissances

ASC 842 lease accounting

Financial analysis

Communication skills

Leadership

Formation

Bachelor's degree in accounting

CPA or Master’s degree preferred

Outils

LeaseQuery

Description du poste

Our team members are the key to our company's success, and their health and well-being, as well as that of their families, is very important to us. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that allows our team members stay healthy, plan for their future and maintain a healthy work-life balance. Benefits may vary with employment status. To see our fill list of Team Member Benefits please visit our career site: www.gotoworkhappy.com/benefits

Job Description:

• Lead technical research and interpretation of complex lease accounting matters under ASC 842 and GASB, and other applicable global GAAP frameworks, providing guidance to both corporate and property-level teams.
• Oversee the review, classification, and accounting treatment of all leases to ensure accurate recognition in accordance with applicable accounting standards.
• Manage the end-to-end lease accounting lifecycle, including onboarding new leases, monitoring modifications, renewals, expirations, and terminations in collaboration with property accounting teams.
• Supervise the maintenance and integrity of the lease database and LeaseQuery system, ensuring timely and accurate updates to support monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting processes.
• Serve as a primary subject-matter expert, providing technical support to Seminole Gaming and Hard Rock properties regarding lease accounting interpretations, system use, and policy application.
• Review and approve timely monthly lease accounting journal entries generated through LeaseQuery.
• Oversee and review balance sheet reconciliations related to lease assets and liabilities, ensuring alignment with the LeaseQuery subledger and resolving discrepancies proactively.
• Analyze lease-related financial data across properties to identify anomalies, drive accuracy, and support operational decision-making.
• Prepare and review lease rollforwards, reconciliations, and disclosures for quarterly and annual financial reporting, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and internal deadlines.
• Partner with corporate financial reporting, internal teams, external auditors, and executive stakeholders to address inquiries, support audit processes, and meet critical reporting timelines.
• Develop, document, and enhance lease accounting processes, internal controls, and standardized procedures to improve accuracy and operational efficiency.
• Maintain and update departmental checklists, workflows, and documentation to support continuous process improvement.
• Demonstrate strong accountability, leadership, and adaptability within a dynamic, high-growth environment.
• Model ethical behavior and uphold professional standards in all aspects of work.
• Perform special projects, system enhancements, and ad-hoc analyses as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting; CPA, Master's degree, or public accounting experience strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience, including hands-on ASC 842 lease accounting responsibilities.
• Exceptional attention to detail and demonstrated analytical problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey complex technical matters clearly and effectively to both financial and non-financial stakeholders.
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.