Lease Accounting Manager

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.