Global Lease Administration Director

6 days ago


Toronto, Ontario, Canada Avison Young Full time

Job Summary

Avison Young is seeking an experienced Global Lease Administration Director to lead our lease administration business on a global scale. This strategic role will be pivotal in developing and executing a vision and growth strategy for our lease administration business.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and Execute Business Strategy: Develop and articulate a comprehensive vision and strategy for the global lease administration business, aligning with organizational goals and market opportunities.
  • Lead and Manage Teams: Provide strategic leadership and oversight to ensure successful execution of the business plan, focusing on growth in the number of accounts, revenue, and margin expansion.
  • Drive Business Development: Drive business development efforts to acquire new accounts and expand existing client relationships, collaborating closely with sales teams to achieve revenue targets.
  • Operational Excellence: Directly manage the lease administration team, overseeing day-to-day operations, workload prioritization, and performance management to ensure operational excellence and client satisfaction.
  • Financial Management: Develop and manage budgets, forecasts, and financial performance metrics for the lease administration business segment, ensuring profitability and sustainable growth.
  • Client Engagement: Act as a key relationship manager for strategic clients, participating in sales presentations, negotiations, and maintaining high levels of client satisfaction.
  • Industry Leadership: Stay abreast of industry trends, regulations, and best practices, leveraging insights to enhance service offerings and maintain a competitive edge in the market.
  • Team Development: Mentor and develop team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning, professional growth, and collaboration within the lease administration team.

Requirements

  • Minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in lease administration, real estate management, or related fields, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
  • Proven track record of successfully developing and executing business strategies that drive revenue growth and profitability in lease administration services.
  • Strong understanding of global lease accounting standards, lease management processes, and industry practices.
  • Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate teams, build consensus, and drive results in a matrixed organization.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with clients, senior management, and cross-functional teams.
  • Strategic thinker with analytical abilities to assess market opportunities, identify risks, and make data-driven decisions.
  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Real Estate, Finance, or a related field; MBA or relevant advanced degree preferred.
  • Professional certifications such as MCR, LEED, RICS, or similar credentials are desirable.

Location and Travel: This position is based in the United States or Canada with occasional travel required, both domestic and international, as needed to support business objectives.

Workplace Type: On-Site

Avison Young practices as an equal opportunity employer in all services locations around the world. We are committed to building and maintaining a workforce diverse in experience, skills, and knowledge with uniformity in service excellence, commitment, and integrity.

The firm maintains a strict policy to ensure employment opportunities are equal and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, protected veteran or military service status, or any other elements protected by law.

Avison Young welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates during the recruitment process. For those requiring assistance, information relating to the need for accommodation and accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

Avison Young is committed to employing the best talent with the most fair and equitable recruitment practices.



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