Global Lease Accountant

Aquent is seeking a highly skilled and motivated accounting professional to join a world-renowned technology company, celebrated for its innovation and commitment to delighting customers globally. This organization is a leader in its industry, constantly pushing boundaries and setting new standards. As a partner with Aquent, you will have the unique opportunity to contribute to a dynamic global finance team, impacting critical financial operations and ensuring compliance for a company that touches millions of lives worldwide.

Are you ready to make a significant impact within a globally integrated finance organization? We are searching for a talented individual to step into a pivotal role focused on global lease accounting. In this position, you will not just process numbers; you will be instrumental in shaping the financial accuracy and compliance of a vast global portfolio. Your expertise will directly contribute to robust financial reporting, strategic decision-making, and the continuous improvement of financial processes across a complex international landscape. This is an exciting chance to leverage your accounting acumen to drive efficiency and uphold the highest standards of financial integrity for an industry giant.

• Location: Austin, TX
• Schedule: Onsite (Tuesday - Thursday), Remote (Monday & Friday)
• Pay comments: W2, weekly pay, benefits, 401 w/ match
• Background check required

Responsibilities and Impact

• Manage global lease accounting, including preparing, consolidating, and analyzing lease disclosures in compliance with ASC 842, applying critical thinking to interpret trends and demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of lease activity, with occasional support for IFRS 16.
• Ensure financial accuracy by performing balance sheet reconciliations, posting journal entries, and executing SOX controls across numerous legal entities, consistently meeting deadlines.
• Coordinate the fiscal month-end close process by partnering effectively with domestic and international accounting and finance teams.
• Cultivate strong cross-functional relationships with key Real Estate and Non-Real Estate business teams, Technical and Corporate Accounting, and SOX PMO teams.
• Support audit activities by assisting in the preparation and compilation of PBCs and IPE for external auditors during the annual financial statement audit.
• Drive continuous process improvement by identifying, planning, and implementing initiatives to enhance the quality, efficiency, and compliance of key deliverables.

Required Qualifications

• Excellent SAP knowledge or equivalent ERP experience.
• Professional accounting qualification such as CPA, ACA, ACCA, or equivalent.
• Working knowledge of ASC 842, ASC 840, IFRS 16, and Local GAAP.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in data visualization and reporting tools such as Tableau or Dataiku.
• Effective team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Mature, driven, and able to work independently with minimal direct supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively across the organization and with external partners.
• Meticulous attention to detail, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Genuine passion for process improvement, championing innovation, eliminating non-value-added work, and driving efficiency.
• Ability to think creatively and develop innovative solutions.
• Ability to influence and implement ideas effectively within the company's culture.
• Strong ability to identify accounting irregularities and discrepancies.
• Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, and/or CPA certification.