Senior Director – Lease Administration

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada.

📋 Description

• The Senior Director of Lease Administration oversees the management of Lease Administration resources, which includes direct report HR functions, as well as client implementations and vendor relationships.

• Responsible for centralizing, establishing, and producing schedules, reports, and communication plans, along with managing the process flow for their designated Lease Administration team.

• Lead and develop large teams of 10 or more individuals.

• Accountable for workforce planning, succession planning, retention strategies, and performance management frameworks.

• Review and validate team allocations to ensure alignment with the contractual scope of work and client expectations.

• Ensure quality control within the database to identify any errors or inconsistencies.

• Capable of creating, editing, and generating reports in various Lease Administration databases.

• Mentor and train Lease Analysts on essential lease administration responsibilities.

• Supervise the lease abstraction, translation, and quality control processes for assigned accounts.

• Guarantee timely and accurate abstraction or input of all rental obligations and significant lease information.

• Conduct regular meetings and reviews with clients to provide portfolio updates, key metrics, and performance reports.

• Handle client escalations and ensure prompt resolution of any issues.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, real estate, or a related field is preferred.

• Candidates should possess a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in the commercial real estate lease administration sector and/or in accounting and property management, having worked in either the Landlord or Tenant sector.

• At least 7 years of experience in people management or leadership is required.

• Intermediate to expert proficiency with various commercial real estate database applications such as CoStar, Yardi, Apex, ProLease, Virtual Lease, or other portfolio management systems.

• Proven expertise in managing multi-line global accounts with over 1,000 leases and a global account management structure.

• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, OneNote, etc.) is necessary.

• A comprehensive understanding of FASB/IFRS accounting rules and general accounting principles is preferred.

• Must demonstrate the ability to work independently, ideally in a remote setting, and have strong time management skills.

🏝️ Benefits

• Innovative projects: Engage in groundbreaking initiatives that influence our communities, drive growth, and create a meaningful impact.

• Career growth: Elevate your career and meet your goals through industry-leading training and development programs.

• Competitive benefits & compensation: Access a comprehensive and flexible benefits package along with competitive compensation that recognizes your contributions and supports your well-being.

• Collaborative culture: Become part of our dynamic team where innovation flourishes, teamwork is essential, and individuals are empowered to be their authentic selves while delivering their best work.

• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Participate in our comprehensive North American Diversity & Inclusion Program, which includes eight Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) for connection, learning, and contribution to a diverse and supportive community.

• Global network: Join a worldwide team of 24,000 professionals across 70 countries, expanding your network and learning from experts in a vibrant international community.