Accounting Manager

5+ years related experience with some experience in a national or regional CPA firm preferred
Bachelor’s degree (B.A. /B.S.) or equivalent in accounting or related discipline. Master’s degree preferred.
CPA required
Deep understanding of US GAAP and international accounting required.
Experience with and knowledge of ASC-842 and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements
Proficient with MS Office with advanced excel skills and the ability to manipulate large data sets (VLOOKUP, Sum-Ifs, Pivot tables, etc.)
Flexible; able to quickly and successfully adapt to change while maintaining poise & executive presence, detail-oriented and results driven experience in a fast-paced environment
Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills, with a natural tendency toward inquisitiveness

Manage the key lease life cycle events, such as possessions, amendments, and terminations in accordance with ASC-842, including roll-forward of all applicable accounts
Own the timely completion of lease accounting team’s monthly reconciliation process and general ledger review to ensure compliance with US GAAP
Assist in implementing new lease admin software
Perform technical research and its application to complex lease accounting situations
Perform analytical comparisons of expected results to actuals
Liaison across multiple teams within WeWork (i.e. Real Estate, Legal, Finance) to ensure lease transactions are appropriately recorded and remediate issues identified
Recommend and implement process improvements as appropriate to simplify, standardize and streamline efforts
Serve as a key point of contact for the year-end financial statement audit and quarterly reviews including internal audit and SOX requests
Develop and manage a team of in house and off-shore accounting resources, including task list management and review of deliverables
Working on ad-hoc assignments as they arise