Overview In this role, you ensure accurate, compliant lease accounting for the Americas under IFRS 16 and act as the primary SME. You will manage the full lease lifecycle, drive process and system improvements, and collaborate with cross-functional teams. You'll support regional and country needs (Mexico and Brazil) and partner with FP&A to model cash flow scenarios. This is a hands-on role with significant impact on accuracy, controls, and reporting.
Compensation / Benefits- medical, dental, and vision programs
- Health savings and flexible spending accounts
- life insurance and disability benefits
- 401(k) with employer match
- paid time off and wellness reimbursement
- employee assistance program and volunteer days off
Responsibilities- Maintain and update the lease database with terms, renewals, amendments, and critical dates
- Translate complex leases into IFRS 16 accounting treatment and ensure SAP data integrity
- Manage lease-related journal entries, reconciliations, and close activities
- Coordinate monthly fixed/variable rent payments with Accounts Payable
- Monitor guidance on lease accounting changes and update processes
- Support Mexico and Brazil regions as needed
- Collaborate with Real Estate, Legal, and other functions on lease terms and documentation
- Complete lease abstractions and annual CAM reconciliation audits
- Serve as primary landlord contact for billing queries and reconciliations
- Act as a strategic partner by providing accounting insights to other departments
- Identify and implement process improvements and automation in lease accounting
- Partner with FP&A for budgets and cash flow scenarios for new projects or leases
- Prepare lease-related audit schedules and support internal/external audits
- Ensure IFRS16 compliance and Swiss SOX controls with Internal Controls team
- Contribute to audits and maintain operational controls in lease accounting
Key requirements- 7+ years of progressive accounting experience with focus on lease accounting
- Strong understanding of IFRS 16 and lease accounting principles
- Ability to interpret and apply complex lease agreements
- Accurate, detail-oriented, able to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proactive issue resolution and cross-functional collaboration
- Experience with lease accounting software and SAP or similar ERP systems
- strong communication
- cross-functional collaboration
- proactive problem-solving
- IFRS 16 expertise
- SAP proficiency
- lease accounting software
