Location: Toronto, Ontario – Hybrid (3 days onsite: Monday/Tuesday anchor days, third day optional)
Language: English (written and spoken)
Background Check Requirement: Criminal record check, education verification, and references required

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About the Opportunity

Join a leading Canadian wealth and asset management organization that manages over $270 billion in assets and serves millions of Canadians through its diversified platforms. In this Senior Manager, Lease Administration role, you will own the end-to-end lease administration function for a national commercial real estate portfolio of more than 130 locations, spanning Toronto, Montreal, and Winnipeg. This is a high-impact role where your expertise will directly influence financial accuracy, operational efficiency, and strategic decision making.

You’ll collaborate daily with Finance, Legal, Facilities, Construction, and external partners, becoming the organization’s go-to expert on lease obligations, operating expenses, critical dates, and recoveries. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, complex environment, values hands-on leadership, and wants to elevate processes and standards across a growing portfolio.

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What’s in it for You

You’ll step into a culture that celebrates professional growth, mentorship, and collaboration across corporate real estate and finance functions. You will have the opportunity to build best-in-class SOPs, lead a high-performing team, and contribute to initiatives that shape long-term governance and operational excellence. The organization offers a workplace that values innovation, continuous improvement, and recognition of achievements.

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Your Responsibilities

• You’ll oversee lease abstraction, data integrity, and document management, ensuring accurate and complete information across the portfolio.
• In this role, you’ll manage financial processes including rent presentment, CAM reconciliations, and operating cost audits, providing actionable insights to Finance and leadership.
• You’ll lead the audit program, collaborating with third-party consultants and maintaining compliance reporting.
• You’ll partner with internal and external stakeholders to ensure operational alignment, manage estoppels, and resolve landlord disputes.
• You’ll mentor and develop your team, championing accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• You’ll elevate SOPs, process rigor, and approval workflows to establish a best-in-class lease administration function.

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Skills and Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in lease administration or property accounting, with expertise in commercial lease structures and operating cost allocations.
• Proven track record in managing CAM, operating expense, property tax reconciliations, and rent presentment processes.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and negotiation skills to navigate complex financial and compliance challenges.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to produce executive-level reporting.
• Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Business, Accounting, Finance, or related field; professional designations (CPM, RPA, CCLFP) are an asset.
• Familiarity with lease administration systems and financial review processes.

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Note from the Hiring Manager

“We’re looking for someone who lives and breathes lease administration, can see the end-to-end process, and bring both strategic insight and tactical expertise to our portfolio. Your ability to mentor a team, improve processes, and make sound recommendations will make a real impact on how we operate.”

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Why Partner with Altis

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We appreciate the time and effort all applicants invest in their submissions. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for this role will be contacted directly. However, your profile will remain under consideration for future opportunities that align with your experience and career goals. All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including those who identify as women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions. Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.