Sr Lease Administrator (Finance)

Description

Futures start here. Where first steps, new friendships, and confident learners are born. At KinderCare Learning Companies, the first and only early childhood education provider recognized with theGallup Exceptional Workplace Award, we offer a variety of early education and child care options for families. Whether it's KinderCare Learning Centers, Champions, or Crème de la Crème, we build confidence for kids, families, and the future we share. And we want you to join us in shaping it-in neighborhoods, at work, and in schools nationwide.

At KinderCare Learning Companies, you'll use your skills and expertise to support the work (and fun) that happens in our sites and centers every day. From marketers and strategists to financial analysts and data engineers, and so much more, we're all passionate about crafting a world where children, families, and organizations can thrive.

KinderCare is searching for a hardworking Lease Compliance Administrator to support Asset Managers and the Lease Administration team in recording lease administration activity related to KinderCare's real estate portfolio. The Administrator will form relationships with landlords, their representatives, Field and Facilities leaders, Legal and Finance departments in support of day-to-day real estate interactions, processing functions and payments related to leases. They'll also provide continuity in service delivery across Asset Management Team.

Responsibilities:

• For both new and existing sites, maintain real estate database according to company standard and associated files in an organized filing system. Ensure all prescribed lease information is accurate and current.
• Work closely with our Legal team to distribute and track lease documents.
• Enter pertinent information into the lease administration software and ensuring all relevant terms and conditions are accurately maintained in accordance with detailed process.
• Generate Estoppels and SNDA's as requested, using standard forms
• Draft simple agreements for Asset Managers and calculate CPI increases for lease charges as needed.
• Supervise small subset of subtenant leases and their monthly payments.
• Maintain tracking logs, work logs, and alerts according to detailed process including lease-related action dates, and requirements, upcoming lease expirations, renewal options, and other obligations and rights.
• Review lease documents and assist Facilities with lease obligation information.
• Contact Landlords for maintenance, repair, and replacement issues, as needed.
• Coordinate landlord building access.
• Assist landlords with changes to ownership and/or addresses by acquiring appropriate documentation to update Real Estate systems.
• Advise Asset Managers/department leadership of any issues that arise and could adversely impact a lease agreement, operations, or the company's financial performance.
• Assist Lease Administrator(s) with lease administration duties, maintaining files, and administrative tasks.
• Coordinate consistent customer experience, service delivery, and documentation processes across Lease Administration Team; may serve as a single point of contact for the team in these matters.
• Work under leadership direction to ensure that all processes are either Sarbanes-Oxley compliant or can be quickly adapted to be compliant.

Required Skills:

• A minimum of five years combined experience in the fields of lease administration, real estate coordination, real estate accounting, or seven years of legal experience.
• Experience and confidence reading, and interpreting lease language is required.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Understanding of general business administration and accounting/finances required.
• Extensive experience with Microsoft Excel and Lucernex or other property management database system.
• Strong analytical and oral/written presentation skills.
• Experience with research, reporting, legal document review desired.
• Be flexible with day-to-day work to adjust to changing needs of Department
• Ability to work remotely and travel twice a year

Our benefits meet you where you are. We're here to help our employees navigate the integration of work and life:
- Know your whole family is supported with discounted child care benefits.

- Breathe easy with medical, dental, and vision benefits for your family (and pets, too!).
- Feel supported in your mental health and personal growth with employee assistance programs.
- Feel great and thrive with access to health and wellness programs, paid time off and discounts for work necessities, such as cell phones.
- ... and much more.

We operate research-backed, accredited, and customizable programs in more than 2,000 sites and centers across 40 states and the District of Columbia. As we expand, we're matching the needs of more and more families, dynamic work environments, and diverse communities from coast to coast. Because we believe every family deserves access to high-quality child care, no matter who they are or where they live. Every day, you'll help bring this mission to life by building community and delivering exceptional experiences. And if you're anything like us, you'll come for the work, and stay for the people.

KinderCare Learning Companies is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.