Lease Auditor

KnitWell Group

Lease Auditor responsible for auditing and managing financial obligations for over 460 Talbots retail locations. Collaborating with landlords and internal departments to ensure compliance with lease agreements.

Posted 7/31/2026full-timeHingham • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $70,000 - $85,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Lease Administration, including auditing and analyzing financial obligations, interpreting commercial retail leases, and managing lease-related payments. Proficient in utilizing Lease Administration software and Microsoft Office tools to enhance operational efficiency and ensure compliance with lease terms.

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Lease AdministrationCommercial Retail Lease InterpretationDesktop AuditsCost SavingsMicrosoft Excel

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Hard Skills

Lease AdministrationCommercial Retail Lease InterpretationDesktop AuditsCost SavingsFinancial AnalysisInvoice ReviewBudget AnalysisRecord KeepingData AnalysisLease Compliance

Soft Skills

Excellent Written CommunicationExcellent Oral CommunicationOrganizational SkillsAnalytical SkillsAbility to Work Independently

Tools & Technologies

Lease Administration SoftwareMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft OutlookInternet Explorer

Industry Keywords

Retail LeaseCommon Area MaintenanceReal Estate TaxOccupancy CostsLandlord/Tenant Accounts

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The primary responsibility of this position is to audit, analyze and administer the company’s financial obligations in compliance with all lease provisions for Talbots’ benefit for over 460 retail store locations, subleases and office leases.
Responsible for an assigned territory of stores to ensure that all of the company’s lease related payments are made in compliance with lease terms and Company Policy, including the following: Review and analyze Rent, Common Area Maintenance, Real Estate Tax and miscellaneous occupancy invoices and review lease language to challenge and resolve Landlord invoicing.
Research and analyze Landlord/Tenant accounts for past due variances.
Resolve discrepancies with Landlords. Review Landlord invoices requesting monthly escrow or fixed rent increases to ensure charges are in compliance with lease terms and company procedures.
Make recommendations for potential Audit candidates as issues or concerns are discovered.
Perform desktop audits of Common Area Maintenance, Real Estate Tax and miscellaneous occupancy invoices with a focus on controlling and reducing Store Occupancy costs.
Review third party prepared abstract documents (new leases, amendments, option letters) to ensure lease documents are accurately interpreted and abstracted into the CoStar Real Estate Management software system.
On an annual basis, responsible for the initial review and analysis of the Landlord lease-related occupancy budget (Base Rent, Common Area Maintenance, Real Estate Taxes, Insurance, Utilities, Merchant Dues, and Sprinkler) for all leased properties.
Assist internal departments and the field organization with Lease interpretation dealing with Landlord repair issues and Common Area Maintenance responsibilities.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Knowledge and experience at a level normally acquired through the completion of 4 years college with a degree in business, accounting or related field
A minimum of 3-5 years of related work experience in the Lease Administration field preferably with a large retail chain.
Extensive knowledge in interpreting commercial retail leases.
Proven experience and success in performing desk-top audits with a demonstrated ability of cost savings.
Computer skills to include a strong background in maintaining a Lease Administration software system, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Internet Explorer.
Excellent written and communication skills required for interfacing with various internal departments and external contacts.
Ability to work independently in fast paced environment and on several projects concurrently as well as possess good organizational, writing, oral, analytical and record keeping skills.

Benefits

Comp & perks

You will be eligible to receive a merchandise discount at select KnitWell Group brands, subject to each brand’s discount policies.
Support for your individual development plus opportunities for career mobility within our family of brands.
A culture of giving back – local volunteer opportunities, annual donation and volunteer match to eligible nonprofit organizations, and philanthropic activities to support our communities.*
Medical, dental, vision insurance & 401(K).*
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Time off – paid time off & holidays.*