Lease Audit Sr. Manager

Job Title

Lease Audit Sr. Manager

Job Description Summary

The Lease Audit Team operates within the Global Portfolio Lease Administration service line, supporting approximately 400 corporate client accounts and generating a significant stream of annual revenue. The team plays a critical role in driving financial accuracy, cost recovery, and value optimization across complex, global real estate portfolios.

Job Description

Primary Responsibilities

Operations, TeamLeadership& Governance

Team Leadership

• Lead and manage a high-performing, multidisciplinary Lease AuditTeam, including:

• 4 auditors responsible for full-scope lease audits

• 1 Lease Audit Coordinator supporting operations, billing, and audit tracking

• Recruit, develop, andretaintop-tier talent, fostering a results-driven and collaborative team culture

• Conduct annual performance evaluations and mid-year reviews, delivering actionable feedback and development plans

• Establish clear performanceobjectivesaligned with business priorities and provide ongoing coaching, mentorship, and support

• Ensure quality assurance, consistency, and adherence to audit standards across all deliverables

• Celebrate success by sharing kudos, employee recognition, individual and team achievements, andfacilitateregular line of sight to senior leadership

Audit Billing Coordinationand Preparation

• Oversee end-to-end audit billing processes, including:

• Preparation of client invoices

• Coordination with auditors, accounting teams, and internal/external stakeholders

• Monitor receivables, proactively manage delinquencies, and ensure revenue integrity

• Track and manage third-party audit firm billing thresholds and approvals

• Ensuretimelypayment to third-party vendors following client collections

Process Development and Maintenance

• Own,maintain, and continuously enhance the Lease Audit Team Playbook and standard operating procedures

• Ensure alignment with evolving GAAP standards and Cushman & Wakefield policies

• Identifyand implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, scalability, and service quality

Project and Task Tracking

• Oversee project tracking and reporting using tools such as Smartsheet, including:

• Active audit pipelines and project status

• Billing, receivables, and financial metrics

• Ensure data accuracy and visibility to support operational decision-making and leadership reporting

LeaseAudit Project Management

Audit Management

• Direct and drive the success of multiple client engagements

• Lead and oversee alargeportfolio of client engagements,whilemanaging aconsistent high volume ofconcurrent auditson a rolling basis

• Prioritize audit activity based onproperty type, audit history,recovery potential,and other salient factors,optimizingresource allocation andrevenue generation

• Drive successful execution whilemaintainingquality, timelines,efficiency,and client expectations

• Collaborate with EMEA and APAC teams to support global client engagements

AuditExecution

• Act as a player/coach by leading the team while independently managing complex audit assignments

• Provide technicalexpertise, guidance, and escalation support for high-impact auditsand/or unique audits with a high degree of complexity

Reporting& Communication

• Ensuretimelydelivery of client-facingLease Audit status reports (monthly, bi-monthly, or quarterly)

• Oversee preparation of quarterly reporting for PLA and IPM Leadership teams

• Deliver clear, concise, and actionable insights to stakeholders

Third-Party Coordination:

• Manage relationships with third-party auditors and vendors to ensure:

• Timely project execution

• Accurate reporting and billing

• Leverage third-party providers to address capacity constraints and mitigate potential conflicts of interest

Client Relationship Management

• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, ensuringa high levelof satisfaction throughout the audit lifecycle

• Proactivelyidentifyrisks and resolve issues through root cause analysis and solution-driven approaches

• Exhibit subject matterexpertisethrough thought leadership, best practices, and insights on emerging trends and innovation

Business Development

• Represent the Lease Audit function in client pitches, onboarding discussions, and strategic meetings

• Partner with brokerage and operational teams to support new business and client expansion initiatives

• Contribute to revenue growth byidentifyingand promoting innovative solutions and service enhancements

• Support business development efforts, contributing to approximately 15% of team capacity

• Partner with PLA Leadership toidentifycross-sell opportunities and expand service offerings

• Assistwith development of case studies thatdemonstratesuccessful outcomes for our clients

Financial Oversight & Accountability

• Partner with the Global Head of PLA, Americas PLA Lead,and GOS Finance to develop annual budget and forecasts for the Lease Audit function

• Own achievement of annualLease Auditrevenue and profitability targets

• Monitor and analyze monthly and YTDfinancials prepared by GOS Finance, proactively addressingany negativevariances

• Maintain strong cost control discipline to ensure efficient and profitable operations

Key Skills & Qualifications

• CPArequired

• Proven experience in lease audit, financial analysis, or real estate accounting

• Strong leadership and team development capabilities

• Expertisein client relationship management and strategic account oversight

• Experience managing billing, accounts receivable, and revenue tracking

• Demonstrated ability in process improvement and SOP development (Playbook ownership)

• Familiarity with Smartsheet or comparable project tracking tools preferred

• Experience in cross-regional collaboration and global portfolio management

• Strong audit execution, review, and quality assurance skills

• Experience managing third-party vendors and external partners

• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills

Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate’s experience and qualifications.
The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role.
The compensation for the position is: $ 106,250.00 - $125,000.00Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.

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