Senior Manager, Lease Accounting

Summary of Job Description :

The Senior Manager, Lease Accounting, is responsible for reviewing all rental processes and transactions to ensure accuracy and timeliness. This position oversees the tracking and reconciliation of all lease-related expenses.   The Senior Manager, Lease Accounting leads a team comprised of professional and support staff, coaching and developing associates to elevate their performance.

You’ll get a chance to :

• Oversee all accounting activities related to company lease arrangements, including, minimum rent, percentage rent, CAM charges, and other landlord-related chargebacks.
• Implement, modify and maintain current lease systems to ensure payments and accrual are accurately recorded and in compliance with GAAP.
• Ensure balance sheet account reconciliations for all lease-related accounting.
• Oversee preparation of periodic journal entries to properly record activity and accruals.
• Lead in preparation of AOP for all rent-related expenses.
• Manage and develop a team comprised of professional and support staff.
• Responsible for hiring and retaining staff.
• Develop and elevate associate performance to support the company’s growth strategies.
• Provide customer service to landlords, responding to their requests.
• Act as the point of contact for all lease-related audits and assists auditors in landlord audits.
• Lead the review and approval of monthly / annual sales reports for landlords.
• Ensure sales reports are prepared and distributed per lease agreements.
• Oversee or participate in special projects and process improvement initiatives related to lease accounting as assigned.

How we reward you :

• Hybrid Work schedule
• 401K with company match
• Yearly bonus opportunity
• Full medical, dental, and vision insurance
• On-site fitness center, biometric screen, and flu shot clinic
• Discounts at Panda restaurants, theme parks, and gym memberships
• Paid time off starting at 15 days with 7 federal holidays
• Continuous education assistance and scholarships
• Income protection including Disability, Life and AD&D insurance
• Bereavement leave
• Benefits available for eligible permanent full time associates

Your background and experience :

• Bachelor’s degree required; major in Business / Accounting preferred with course work in Accounting required; CPA desirable
• Minimum seven years of accounting experience, preferably in a multi-state, multi-legal entity retail / hospital environment with prior supervisory experience preferred
• Successful completion of initial and periodically required trainings.
• Obtaining a valid Food Handler's Card within 30 days of employment is a requirement of this position.

Pay Range : M3 : $127,000 - $178,500 / Annual

• Within the range, individual pay is determined using various factors, including work location and experience.

ADA Statement :

While performing duties, counter areas are often hot with steam from steam table and food vapors. Workspace is restricted and employees are generally expected to remain standing for long periods of time. Employees must prepare hot and cold foods, use Chinese cook knife and other kitchen equipment and work quickly without losing accuracy. Employees must be able to lift up to 50 lbs., stand up to four hours and reach across counter tops measured at 36 inches to serve customers. Kitchens are hot and noise levels are usually high; storage space is limited and shelving is high. Employees must be able to work in a fast-paced work environment, have effective verbal communication skills, ability to adapt to a dynamic environment with changing priorities, and the ability to manage conflicts / difficult situations.

Panda Strong since 1983 :

Founded in Glendale, California, we are now the largest family-owned American Chinese Restaurant concept in America. With close to 2,300 locations globally, we continue our mission of delivering exceptional Asian dining experiences by building an organization where people are inspired to better their lives. Whether it’s impacting our team or the communities we work in, we’re proud to be an organization that embraces family values.

You’re wanted here :

We value diversity in all forms and know the strength it brings. Workplace equality allows for creative ideas to bloom, diverse points of view to be heard, and improves overall happiness. We like the sound of that.

Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal opportunity, and does not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by law, including but not limited to sex / gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related conditions), gender expression, race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, and veteran status. Additionally, Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. complies with all federal, state, and local laws regarding requests for workplace accommodations.  If there is a reason you believe you require an accommodation, please reach out to our accommodation team vie email at PandaLOA@PandaRG.com.

• Within the range, individual pay is determined using various factors, including work location and experience.

Salary : $127,000 - $178,500