Data Center Lease Analyst

About the role

We are seeking a Data Center Lease Analyst to support the administration, accuracy, and continuous improvement of our data center, real estate, and equipment lease portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Oversee lease data integrity, ensure ASC 842 compliance, and enhance reporting within our lease management system (CoStar).
• Partner closely with Accounting, Finance, and Operations to maintain high-quality lease data and strong internal controls.
• Manage a diverse portfolio of data center, real estate, network, and equipment leases, ensuring data integrity and compliance with ASC 842 and IFRS16 standards.
• Abstract complex lease agreements, coordinate with Accounts Payable and Operations for expense approvals, and interact with landlords to resolve billing disputes or reconcile charges.
• Review variance reports to write narratives to internal stakeholders, perform desk audits of annual operating expense statements, and drive continuous process improvements across reporting and lease administration workflows.
• Administer a portfolio of the company's data center, real estate, network, and equipment leases.
• Interpret complex commercial contract language related to rent, tax, insurance, power usage, cross-connects, and other obligations.
• Document management of service orders, lease documents, and invoices.
• Drive continuous improvement across workflows, reporting, and operational practices.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of corporate lease administration experience.
• Strong understanding of ASC 842 and lease accounting principles.
• Proven ability to abstract lease agreements and amendments.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Proficient in processing rent invoices and OpEx reconciliations.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively with diverse teams.
• Proactive mindset with a track record of identifying gaps and driving solutions.

Preferred Experience

• With CoStar, Asana, and the Google suite.