Overview Director of Accounting – Lease & Asset Management (Hybrid, SF Bay Area)

We are partnering with a large, complex organization (multi-billion in annual revenues) that is seeking a Director of Accounting – Lease & Asset Management to lead key corporate accounting functions with a strong focus on ASC 842 lease accounting and capital management . This is a highly visible leadership role reporting into a VP of Accounting, with team oversight and cross-functional exposure.

What You’ll Do

Own the company’s lease accounting under ASC 842 – ensuring compliance, reviewing embedded leases, disclosures, and technical memos.

Lead accounting for capital expenditures , reviewing and approving projects, analyzing spend vs. budget, and advising on capitalization policies under US GAAP.

Oversee fixed asset accounting and related reporting.

Partner cross-functionally with Property, Supply Chain, and Finance to provide guidance on leases, capital projects, and system improvements.

Play a leadership role in system enhancement projects, ideally with PeopleSoft (experience here is a plus, not a must).

Lead, mentor, and grow a team; ensuring timely and accurate close, reporting, and compliance.

What We’re Looking For

Active CPA required .

Deep ASC 842 lease accounting expertise with proven experience managing high volumes/and or high complexity of leases (e.g., retail footprints, equipment fleets, or similar).

Strong background in capital management and fixed asset accounting .

Experience from larger organizations ( $300M+ revenues, ideally $1B+ ).

Hands-on leadership experience managing teams and driving process improvement.

Familiarity with enterprise systems; PeopleSoft a nice-to-have.

Excellent communication skills and the ability to partner with senior leadership.

Why This Opportunity

Lead a high-impact area of accounting at scale.

Partner directly with senior leadership and be a trusted technical expert.

Hybrid schedule (3 days/week in Bay Area corporate office).

Work in a stable, high-growth, and complex environment that provides both challenge and visibility.

If you’re a CPA with lease accounting depth (ASC 842) who thrives in a large, complex environment and wants to broaden your leadership impact, we’d love to connect.

DeWinter Group and Maris Consulting is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We post pay scales which are based on our client pay ranges. DeWinter, Maris, and our clients have the right to modify the requirements of the role which can impact the pay ranges posted.

Details

Base pay range: $200,000.00/yr - $220,000.00/yr

Job function: Accounting/Auditing

Industry: Retail

Employment type: Full-time

Seniority level: Director

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