Lease Compliance & Audit Manager

Ross Stores; Dublin (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ross Stores seeks a Lease Audit and Compliance Manager to oversee all phases of lease administration for company owned, leased and subleased properties. The role includes training Lease Auditors to meet department goals and ensuring strict compliance with lease terms.

The incumbent will coordinate with internal and external auditors on SEC/SOX, review auditor responses to Estoppels, Waivers, CERs and co-tenancy claims, and liaise with Real Estate Management and lessors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in property management within retail.
• 5 years of property management experience in a retail environment.
• 3+ years of supervisory experience in a corporate setting.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Finance background is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Train and mentor Lease Auditors in all property management functions.
• Ensure compliance with lease terms and audits of rent, expenses, Co-Tenancy, and annual audits.
• Oversee and guide auditors on landlord dispute resolution.
• Coordinate with internal/external auditors on SEC & SOX requirements.
• Review auditor responses on Estoppels, Waivers, CERs, and co-tenancy claims.
• Liaise between Real Estate Management, Risk Management, and lessors on lease issues.
• Monitor lease information system (pdSiteLink) and contribute to new requirements.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Supervisory experience

Finance background

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in property management

Job description

Ross Stores seeks a Lease Audit and Compliance Manager to oversee all phases of lease administration for company owned, leased and subleased properties. The role includes training Lease Auditors to meet department goals and ensuring strict compliance with lease terms.

The incumbent will coordinate with internal and external auditors on SEC/SOX, review auditor responses to Estoppels, Waivers, CERs and co-tenancy claims, and liaise with Real Estate Management and lessors.