Avison Young is a global commercial real estate brokerage and advisory firm, offering transaction, management, financial and consulting services. We’ve designed our corporate structure to best serve our clients by enhancing collaboration across our organization.

At Avison Young, we are committed to providing a comprehensive suite of commercial real estate services to our clients while fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace culture for our employees. Our collaborative approach and emphasis on personal and professional growth create an environment where individuals can thrive. Real estate can have a significant positive impact on people’s lives – and we’re in the business of making spaces and places work better for people. Our purpose is to create real economic, social and environmental value as a global real estate advisor, powered by people.

If you're looking for career opportunities where you can excel and contribute to a strong company culture, we want to hear from you. Join our highly motivated team and take pride in your work as we create a better future together.

We are seeking an experienced Global Lease Administration Leader with a proven track record of success in the real estate and lease management industry. This strategic role will be pivotal in developing and executing a vision and growth strategy for our lease administration business on a global scale. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional leadership skills, deep industry knowledge, and a strong business acumen to drive revenue growth, manage operations, and expand our market presence.

• Vision and Strategy Development: Develop and articulate a comprehensive vision and strategy for the global lease administration business, aligning with organizational goals and market opportunities.
• Leadership and Execution: 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.
• 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 Management: 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.

• 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 United States or Canada with occasional travel required, both domestic and international, as needed to support business objectives.

Our Equal Opportunity Commitment

Avison Young is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to promoting diversity and inclusivity within our workforce. Our non-discrimination policy ensures that all individuals are treated equally, regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, or disability. We believe in fostering a positive and inclusive work environment that values accessibility and fair recruitment practices for all employees. We hope you will join us in committing to create a workplace that is fair, equitable, and welcoming to all.

Benefits offered to full time W2 employees:

• Traditional and Roth 401k with generous employer match and immediate vesting
• 12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave after one year of tenure
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Company paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Company paid Short & Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Critical Illness and Accident Coverage
• Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter & Transit Pre-Tax Benefits
• Wellness program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Work-Life Balance:

• Competitive paid vacation days
• 2 personal/wellness days
• Paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays
• Annual volunteer day for Day of Giving