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Aston Carter

Lease Accounting Manager

Overland Park, KS · On-site

$60 - $80/hr

A well-known Kansas City company is seeking an experienced Lease Accounting Manager for an open-ended 6-12 month contract . The ideal candidate brings 7-10+ years of accounting experience , with ...

Apex Service Partners

Accounting Manager

Tampa, FL · On-site

$110K/yr

Overview - Accounting Manager, Partner Services Mission of the Role The Accounting Manager within ... Maintain lease schedules and ensure completeness and accuracy of lease data within the lease ...

Apex Service Partners

Accounting Manager

Tampa, FL

Overview - Accounting Manager, Partner Services Mission of the Role The Accounting Manager within ... Maintain lease schedules and ensure completeness and accuracy of lease data within the lease ...

Apex Service Partners

Accounting Manager

Tampa, FL · On-site

$70 - $100/hr

Overview - Accounting Manager, Partner Services Mission of the Role The Accounting Manager within ... Maintain lease schedules and ensure completeness and accuracy of lease data within the lease ...

Apex Service Partners

Accounting Manager

Tampa, FL

$110K - $120K/yr

- Accounting Manager, Partner Services Mission of the Role The Accounting Manager within Partner ... Maintain lease schedules and ensure completeness and accuracy of lease data within the lease ...

Zūm

CA

$150K - $180K/yr

Ensure proper application of ASC 842 lease accounting standards and fixed assets accounting ASC 360, overseeing classification and reporting accuracy across the lease portfolio * Manage the fixed ...

Arrivia

Accounting Manager

Scottsdale, AZ

About the Role As Accounting Manager, you will own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close ... Oversee lease accounting under ASC 842, capex, accruals, revenue share, and operational ...

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How much do lease accounting manager jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 30, 2026, the average yearly pay for lease accounting manager in the United States is $95,659.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $78,000.00 and $112,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a lease accounting manager?

Lease Accounting Managers are finance professionals responsible for overseeing a company's accounting and reporting of leased assets in accordance with relevant accounting standards, such as ASC 842 or IFRS 16. They ensure that all lease agreements are properly classified, recorded, and disclosed in the financial statements. Their role often includes analyzing lease contracts, coordinating with auditors, implementing new lease accounting standards, and working with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance. Lease Accounting Managers play a crucial role in maintaining the accuracy and integrity of a company's financial records related to leases.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a lease accounting manager?

To thrive as a Lease Accounting Manager, you need a solid background in accounting principles, lease accounting standards (such as ASC 842 or IFRS 16), and typically a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, with CPA certification preferred. Expertise in ERP systems like SAP, Oracle, or specialized lease accounting software is commonly required. Strong analytical abilities, attention to detail, and effective communication skills set top performers apart. These skills ensure accurate financial reporting, compliance, and efficient management of complex lease portfolios.

What are some common challenges lease accounting managers face during the transition to new accounting standards such as ASC 842 or IFRS 16?

Lease Accounting Managers often encounter challenges integrating new standards like ASC 842 or IFRS 16, including ensuring accurate identification and classification of leases, updating existing systems to capture necessary data, and training staff on compliance requirements. Coordinating across departments, such as procurement, legal, and IT, is essential to gather complete lease information. Staying organized and proactive in communicating changes helps minimize errors and streamlines audits, making adaptability a key skill for success in this evolving landscape.

What is the difference between Lease Accounting Manager vs Lease Accountant?

AspectLease Accounting ManagerLease Accountant
CredentialsCPA or equivalent, accounting certificationsCPA or equivalent, accounting certifications
Work EnvironmentOversees teams, manages compliance, strategic planningPrepares lease entries, reconciles accounts, supports reporting
Industry UsageUsed in large corporations, real estate, leasing firmsFound in accounting departments, leasing companies, corporate finance

The Lease Accounting Manager typically has more leadership responsibilities and oversees the lease accounting team, focusing on compliance and strategic planning. The Lease Accountant handles day-to-day lease accounting tasks, ensuring accurate financial reporting. Both roles require similar credentials but differ in scope and seniority.

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Infographic showing various Lease Accounting Manager job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 81% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 17% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $95,659 per year, or $46 per hour.

Lease Accounting Manager

The Rockridge Group

Scottsdale, AZ

Full-time

Re-posted 4 days ago

Job description

Title:  Lease Accounting Manager
Location: Scottsdale, Arizona
 
Description :
 
The Lease Accounting Manager must be a CPA with an in-depth knowledge of the Accounting for Leases under ASC 842.  The Lease Accounting Manager, must have exceptional Project Management skills as they will be responsible for working with Lease Administration and Corporate Accounting to create and implement process improvements and efficiencies for the Lease Accounting Department.  The Lease Accountant Manager will take ownership of various work streams and will be responsible for the documentation of such processes.  You will be responsible for understanding Tririga (Lease Administration and Accounting Software and will be working with the Corporate Accounting Team to implement best practices surrounding the accounting for leases. 
 
The individual must be highly motivated and be able to work alone, guide Lease Administration while reporting and taking direction from Accounting in NY/NJ.  The ideal candidate is a natural leader that takes pride in their workstyle and brings forth positivity to the workplace and exceeds goals in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment.  He/she will also be guiding lease administration with any lease accounting related questions.
 
The candidate must demonstrate proficiency in excel and must be an expert in VLOOKUP’s, sum-ifs and pivot tables.
This role offers diversity in that along with the Accounting for Leases there is a component of the role that will be responsible and working with Lease Administration to create new processes and ensure the current processes are working properly and efficiently.  
 
 Responsibilities:
 
  • Take ownership of the review of new and/modified leases for treatment under ASC 842 in Tririga
  • Understand the downstream effect of lease modifications and how changes will impact the accounting on certain leases
  • Ensure that lease administration has a clear understanding on how to process exceptions in Tririga
  • Activate the new/ modified leases or send back to Lease Administration as appropriate
  • Ensure proper coding for each lease under the Company’s lease/management contract analysis
  • Build variance analysis and dashboards on a lease by lease basis
  • Be the leader to work with Corporate Accounting and IT on reporting lease KPIs in Oracle Analytics
  • Assist with the monthly reconciliation of certain balance sheet accounts under ASC 842 as well as all prepaid and accrued lease accounts
  • Lead the effort along with Real Estate, Lease Administration, Accounting and IT to create efficiencies and automation of the percent rent calculation lease process   
 
Requirements:
 
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting - CPA
  • 4-6 years industry and Accounting experience (specifically accounting standards under ASC 840)
  • Understanding of ASC 842
  • Accounting firm experience is a plus, but not required
  • Strong understanding of GAAP and clearly communicating accounting issues to finance and non-finance personnel
  • Excellent MS Excel Skills (proficient with pivot tables, VLOOKUP’s, and data analysis)
  • Highly effective communication skills (verbal and written)
  • Good at developing strong partnerships and influencing people.
  • Ability to prioritize appropriately and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
  • Strong organization skills in ensuring all key lease deliverables are appropriately organized
  • Knowledge of IBM Tririga
  • Experience in Oracle GL
 
Reporting to Sr Accounting Manager:
 
  • New position needed due to Tririga implementation and the new accounting standards & changes associated with leases.
  • This position will work closely with the lease admin team (~15 people)  in the Phoenix office but will be a part of the accounting team in NJ. Report to manager also sits in NJ.
  • Familiarity & understanding of ASC 842 is a hard requirement. Knowledge of Tririga would be preferred but they know that might be a stretch.
  • Will be some travel to NJ possibly going once a quarter to the Fairfield office as well travel for training purposes within the first 3 months 
  • Will not be managing people right away but possibly in the down the road. Must have excellent people skills and proven ability to work is a self-sufficient manner without a lot of physical oversight
 
NO residential leasing experience. Those are not transferable skills.
 
UPDATED NOTES: (will consider candidates with accounting experience on the following)
 
·       Long Term Sales Contracts
·       Revenue Contracts
·       Rental Agreements *For commercial property real estate/investment. Companies like CBRE, JLL, etc. (I’m not sure if these companies have offices in Phoenix but any similar company would be relevant)