Manager, Lease Accounting

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 125,000 - 183,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Parental leave

Wellness benefits

Commuter benefits

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

11 paid holidays

Flexible PTO

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Family-forming assistance

Mental health programs

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Manager, Lease Accounting to join our team in the Retail & Consumer Goods space. This role will own lease accounting execution across a complex portfolio, with a strong focus on US GAAP compliance and ASC 842 analysis, partnering with real estate and lease administration teams to ensure accurate reporting and timely close.

You will drive process improvements, support audits, and strengthen controls for lease accounting operations while managing multiple deliverables with an

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 6+ years of accounting experience with US GAAP lease accounting (ASC 842).
• Experience reviewing lease agreements and interpreting financial implications.
• Demonstrated ownership mindset with ability to manage multiple deliverables.
• Strong cross-functional communication and collaboration.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Review lease abstractions for ASC 842 classification.
• Conduct detailed accounting analysis of complex leases.
• Perform monthly close activities including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Own lease financial reporting deliverables such as cash flows and disclosures.
• Collaborate with real estate and lease administration teams for timely accounting.
• Identify and lead process improvements to increase efficiency.
• Maintain lease SOX controls and support audits.

Skills

US GAAP lease accounting

ASC 842

Cross-functional collaboration

Ownership mindset

Attention to detail

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Manager, Lease Accounting to join the team of a leader in the Retail & Consumer Goods space.

This role will own lease accounting execution across a complex portfolio, with a strong focus on US GAAP compliance and ASC 842 analysis. You will partner closely with real estate, lease administration, and other cross-functional teams to ensure accurate reporting, controls, and timely close activities. The position also plays a key role in strengthening process discipline, supporting audits, and improving the quality and efficiency of lease accounting operations.

Location: Remote

Compensation: $124,500 – $183,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Review lease abstractions against agreements to ensure accurate classification under ASC 842.
• Conduct detailed accounting analysis of complex lease arrangements and document findings.
• Perform monthly close activities including journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Own lease financial reporting deliverables such as cash flows and disclosures.
• Collaborate with real estate and lease administration teams to ensure timely and accurate accounting.
• Identify and lead process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Maintain lease SOX controls and support audit requests.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 6+ years of accounting experience with a focus on US GAAP lease accounting (ASC 842).
• Experience reviewing lease agreements and interpreting financial implications.
• Demonstrated ownership mindset with the ability to manage multiple deliverables.
• Strong cross-functional communication skills for effective collaboration.
• Attention to detail and proven problem-solving abilities.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with employer matching.
• 16 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Wellness benefits and commuter benefits match.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 11 paid holidays and flexible paid time off.
• Disability and basic life insurance.
• Family-forming assistance and mental health programs.

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.