<p>We are looking for an experienced Lease/Property Accounting Manager to support property accounting activities within a dynamic retail environment in Cincinnati, Ohio. This Long-term Contract position focuses on lease-related accounting, financial oversight, and compliance for assigned regions, while helping ensure accurate reporting and dependable month-end processes. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical accounting knowledge, ASC842 expertise, CAM reconciliation experience and tax understanding. This contractor needs to have the ability to coordinate effectively with both internal partners and offshore support teams.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee accounting for lease and real estate agreements, ensuring transactions are recorded in accordance with contractual terms and applicable accounting standards.</p><p>• Review rent-related accruals, amortization schedules, and percentage rent activity to confirm completeness, accuracy, and timely financial reporting.</p><p>• Develop monthly financial forecasts for assigned property portfolios and explain key variances against expectations and prior results.</p><p>• Assemble annual operating plans and updated seasonal projections, supported by clear analysis of changes from earlier budgets and previous year performance.</p><p>• Evaluate payment activity and account reconciliations prepared by the property support team, including offshore resources, before submission deadlines.</p><p>• Partner with leadership to address complex landlord matters, strengthen internal controls, and contribute to departmental initiatives and special assignments.</p><p>• Guide and support offshore team members through training, performance feedback, and ongoing coaching to improve quality and efficiency.</p><p>• Assist with month-end close activities, including journal entries, general ledger review, and reconciliation of lease-related balances.</p><p>• Support audit readiness by organizing documentation and responding to questions tied to financial statement audits and compliance reviews.</p>
<p>Financial Analyst</p><p>We are seeking a Financial Analyst to support financial reporting, operational analysis, and business decision-making within a complex operating environment. This role blends detailed analytical work with cross-functional collaboration to enhance financial accuracy, strengthen internal controls, and deliver insight into costs, assets, and performance trends. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong problem-solving skills, solid accounting knowledge, and the ability to work effectively with both internal teams and external partners on recurring responsibilities and special initiatives.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Lead financial reviews and project-based analyses that support operational improvements and evolving business needs.</li><li>Analyze financial activity to ensure transactions are recorded accurately and aligned with established accounting standards.</li><li>Review inventory, fixed assets, spare parts, and related records to support accurate valuation, accountability, and asset oversight.</li><li>Partner with internal stakeholders to ensure financial processes, recordkeeping, and control practices are executed consistently and in compliance with policies.</li><li>Coordinate with auditors, insurance providers, and other external parties to support audits, documentation requests, and compliance-related activities.</li><li>Track and compile cost data related to significant insurance or risk-related matters by coordinating inputs, organizing supporting documentation, and communicating results to leadership.</li><li>Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities, including support of complex accounting analyses and issue resolution.</li><li>Perform internal reviews and variance analyses to identify discrepancies, explain performance drivers, and recommend corrective action.</li><li>Provide guidance, training, and developmental support to accounting or administrative team members through knowledge sharing and collaboration.</li></ul><p><br></p>