Global Finance Lease Accounting Manager

Position Summary The Global Store Development Finance & Lease Accounting Manager is responsible for managing all finance and accounting aspects of AutoZone’s global store development efforts ($300MM+ CapEx; $300MM+ lease expense; $2.5B+ Right of Use lease assets/liabilities), including a global lease portfolio of 5,000+ leases under ASC 842 (US, Mexico, Brazil, China, Germany and growing). The Global Store Development Finance & Lease Accounting Manager and team have end-to-end responsibilities, from setting/controlling store development policies to 10Q/10K reporting. Responsibilities: Global Store Development Process Improvement Strategically align US store development finance and accounting best practices, including analyses, technologies/tools and methodologies, across all international business units Leverage technology and automation to streamline global finance and accounting processes Partner with AutoZone IT to define, develop and implement a global store development management system, including establishing general ledger and other system integrations ASC 842 Leases Support all aspects of lease accounting, including understanding internal control design concepts sufficient to assess the effectiveness of controls Design new processes and controls for emerging and growing business activities Manage the period-end close process by ensuring the accurate and timely completion of all lease accounting entries and reconciliations Manage key lease life cycle events, such as extensions, amendments, and terminations, through lease accounting software (Lucernex by Accruent) Perform analytical review of lease related balances and provide balance sheet account movements to support cash flow reporting Drive projects, provide accounting guidance and often serve as the first point of contact for finance and business partners to resolve issues Research, conclude and memorialize technical accounting position papers Accommodate internal and external audit requests Develop talented AutoZoners of various experience levels CapEx Develop, manage, communicate, analyze, and forecast an annual $300MM+ CapEx plan Partner with store development departmental leadership to control all aspects of store development CapEx approval and spend Partner with construction leadership to identify strategic cost reduction opportunities Other duties as assigned. Supervisory Responsibilities: Supervisor for two direct reports over lease accounting and Store Development finance operations, with a total team of four. Responsibilities include providing frequent feedback to ensure the continuous career and personal development of direct and 2nd-level reports. Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, with a minimum of ten (10) years related experience or equivalent required Accounting management experience with Big Four (public) with Fortune 500 clients Familiarity with lease accounting under ASC 842 Experience researching and documenting support for accounting conclusions CPA preferred