Senior Global Lease Administrator | ASC 842 & SOX Expert

Corning Inc.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 86,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonuses

Company pension

401(k) match

Health benefits

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Corning Inc. is seeking a Senior Global Lease Administrator to ensure the integrity, accuracy, and compliance of the global real estate lease portfolio. You will lead lease administration, support ASC 842 reporting, and collaborate with GRE, Finance, and external partners.

This role requires 5+ years in lease administration, strong lease language knowledge, and advanced Excel skills. Hybrid work and competitive compensation are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Real Estate, Finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in lease administration, real estate accounting, property management, or a related field with exposure to commercial leases.
• Strong understanding of commercial lease language and the ability to interpret complex lease terms.
• Experience with lease administration databases; IBM TRIRIGA preferred.
• Advanced analytical and financial skills.
• Experience supporting lease accounting and reporting processes; ASC 842 experience strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of SOX compliance, internal controls, and audit support.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, with the ability to manage and analyze large datasets.

Responsibilities

• Manage lease documentation and coordinate with GRE Lease Administration and Transaction teams.
• Maintain accurate lease records, abstractions, and supporting documents in IWMS/ERP systems.
• Review lease data, resolve discrepancies, and ensure compliance with internal standards.
• Support lease accounting, ASC 842 reporting, reconciliations, disclosures, and close activities.
• Execute controls for rent validation, critical date tracking, audit readiness, and SOX compliance.
• Prepare lease reports, dashboards, schedules, and analyses for stakeholders.
• Maintain audit-ready documentation and support internal/external audits.
• Partner with Finance, Technical Accounting, Shared Services, Workplace Services, vendors, and business teams.
• Manage vendor performance and lease-related inquiries.
• Improve processes, data integrity, documentation, training materials, and operational efficiency.
• Support special projects, identify control gaps, and assist with remediation efforts.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

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

Tools

IBM TRIRIGA

SAP

Job description

Corning Inc. is seeking a Senior Global Lease Administrator to ensure the integrity, accuracy, and compliance of the global real estate lease portfolio. You will lead lease administration, support ASC 842 reporting, and collaborate with GRE, Finance, and external partners.

This role requires 5+ years in lease administration, strong lease language knowledge, and advanced Excel skills. Hybrid work and competitive compensation are offered.