Technical Accounting Consultant

Job Description: Technical Accountant Consultant – Lease Accounting

Company: Jefferson Wells

Location: REMOTE with occasional travel (limited) to Cleveland, OH

Position Type: Long-Term Contract

Overview

Jefferson Wells is seeking an experienced Technical Accountant Consultant to support a complex lease accounting project. The role will focus on ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP and IFRS across a global portfolio of leases, encompassing both domestic and international operations. The ideal candidate will bring extensive expertise from a Big 4 accounting firm, along with experience working in large, complex organizations.

This is a remote role however our client prefers a consultant who could travel to Cleveland, OH if necessary. The contract is long-term in nature, requiring a professional who is adaptable and comfortable with interfacing across multiple departments and regions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the technical accounting aspects of lease accounting under U.S. GAAP and IFRS, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Analyze and implement process changes within a variety of lease accounting systems and tools.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams including real estate professionals, non-accounting staff, and international stakeholders to streamline lease accounting processes.
• Assist in the enhancement of internal controls related to lease accounting, ensuring alignment with regulatory standards.
• Support the organization in understanding and managing the global lease population, providing insights into both U.S. GAAP and IFRS requirements.
• Manage large volumes of disparate processes and lease systems, offering strategic guidance on how to optimize them for efficiency and compliance.
• Provide assistance in implementing process changes and controls both inside and outside of accounting tools.
  
  
  

Must-Have Qualifications

• Proven experience at a Big 4 accounting firm.
• Strong background in large, complex organizations with substantial lease portfolios.
• Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP and IFRS accounting standards, particularly as they relate to lease accounting.
• Experience working with global lease populations and complex system environments.
• Ability to work across functional teams and communicate effectively with non-accounting professionals.
• Expertise in driving process changes and enhancing controls within accounting systems.
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with international lease accounting processes.
• Familiarity with a variety of lease accounting systems and tools.
  
  
  

This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic team and contribute to a complex and impactful project. If you have the qualifications and are ready to take on the challenge of managing a large, diverse lease portfolio, we encourage you to apply.