Director, Finance and Lease Administration

Full-time - Director

New York, NY

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

KPMG is currently seeking a Director, Finance and Lease Administration to join our Corporate Real Estate team. Known for being a great place to work and build a career, KPMG provides audit, tax and advisory services for organizations in today's most important industries. Our growth is driven by delivering real results for our clients. It's also enabled by our culture, which encourages individual development, embraces an inclusive environment, rewards innovative excellence and supports our communities. With qualities like those, it's no wonder we're consistently ranked among the best companies to work for by Fortune Magazine, Consulting Magazine, Seramount, Fair360 and others. If you're as passionate about your future as we are, join our team.

Responsibilities

• Manage finance activities for the corporate real estate group, including annual costs, capital expenditures, long-term forecasting, lease administration, and ad hoc financial support for atypical transactions
• Oversee lease administration by managing the property management database, processing lease payments and subtenant invoicing, as well as conduct audits and reconciliations
• Develop and implement efficient processes for data collection, tracking, and reporting, while enhancing project and portfolio information integrity
• Supervise construction project cost accounting, including maintaining the cost database, reviewing payments, and managing tenant improvement allowances with an annual spend of fifty to one hundred million dollars
• Direct the development, review, and compilation of real estate operating budgets, forecasts, capital expenditure plans, and accrual schedules, ensuring compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and firm policies
• Provide financial analysis and strategic insights, develop ad hoc financial models, establish internal control systems, and coordinate with various departments including finance, technology, office services, and controllership

Requirements

• Minimum ten years of recent experience in commercial lease administration
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university in finance, accounting, or a related business field preferred; Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification is also preferred
• In-depth knowledge of accounting principles and practices, with strong financial reconciliation and audit skills
• Exceptional negotiation skills for successful interactions with landlords and subtenants, as well as proven supervisory experience
• Extensive understanding of complex commercial property issues and legal terminology
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future

Benefits

• Comprehensive, competitive benefits package
• Medical and dental plans
• Vision coverage
• Disability and life insurance
• 401(k) plans
• Robust suite of personal well-being benefits to support mental health
• Personal Time Off per fiscal year
• Calendar of holidays to be observed during the year
• Two firmwide breaks each year where employees will not be required to use Personal Time Off