Accounting Manager

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Lease/Property Accounting Manager to support property accounting activities within a dynamic retail environment in Cincinnati, Ohio. This Long-term Contract position focuses on lease-related accounting, financial oversight, and compliance for assigned regions, while helping ensure accurate reporting and dependable month-end processes. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical accounting knowledge, ASC842 expertise, CAM reconciliation experience and tax understanding. This contractor needs to have the ability to coordinate effectively with both internal partners and offshore support teams.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee accounting for lease and real estate agreements, ensuring transactions are recorded in accordance with contractual terms and applicable accounting standards.

• Review rent-related accruals, amortization schedules, and percentage rent activity to confirm completeness, accuracy, and timely financial reporting.

• Develop monthly financial forecasts for assigned property portfolios and explain key variances against expectations and prior results.

• Assemble annual operating plans and updated seasonal projections, supported by clear analysis of changes from earlier budgets and previous year performance.

• Evaluate payment activity and account reconciliations prepared by the property support team, including offshore resources, before submission deadlines.

• Partner with leadership to address complex landlord matters, strengthen internal controls, and contribute to departmental initiatives and special assignments.

• Guide and support offshore team members through training, performance feedback, and ongoing coaching to improve quality and efficiency.

• Assist with month-end close activities, including journal entries, general ledger review, and reconciliation of lease-related balances.

• Support audit readiness by organizing documentation and responding to questions tied to financial statement audits and compliance reviews.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience in property accounting, lease accounting, or retail real estate accounting.
• Strong working knowledge of month-end close, general ledger activity, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
• Familiarity with lease accounting guidance, including ASC 842.
• Ability to prepare forecasts, budgets, and variance analysis with a high level of accuracy.
• Experience reviewing financial data and supporting audit or compliance requirements.
• Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders and coordinate work with offshore teams.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with careful attention to deadlines and detail.