Senior Global Lease Administrator (Charlotte, NC, US, 28216)

Requisition Number: 76296

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Corning is one of the world's leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. From the depths of the ocean to the farthest reaches of space, our technologies push the boundaries of what's possible.

How do we do this? With our people. They break through limitations and expectations - not once in a career, but every day. They help move our company, and the world, forward.

At Corning, there are endless possibilities for making an impact. You can help connect the unconnected, drive the future of automobiles, transform at-home entertainment, and ensure the delivery of lifesaving medicines. And so much more.

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Corning's businesses are ever-evolving to best serve our customers, industries, and consumers. Today, we accelerate and transform life sciences, mobile consumer electronics, optical communications, display, automotive, and solar markets. We are changing the world with:

• Trusted products that accelerate drug discovery, development, and delivery to save lives
• Damage-resistant cover glass to enhance the devices that keep us connected
• Optical fiber, wireless technologies, and connectivity solutions to carry information and ideas at the speed of light
• Precision glass for advanced displays to deliver richer experiences
• Auto glass and ceramics to drive cleaner, safer, and smarter transportation
• Solar polysilicon, wafers, and innovative photovoltaic modules, enabling low-cost solar energy solutions

Role Purpose

As a Senior Global Lease Administrator, you will play a key role in ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and compliance of Corning's global real estate lease portfolio. As an individual contributor, you will lead and innovate within lease administration processes while supporting ASC 842 reporting, SOX compliance, lease accounting operations, and vendor coordination. This role provides exposure to the full lease administration platform and opportunities to partner closely with Global Real Estate, Finance, outsourced providers, and internal business stakeholders. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, customer-focused, and comfortable working across complex lease portfolios, financial reporting requirements, and changing business priorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage lease documentation and coordinate with GRE Lease Administration and Transaction teams

• Maintain accurate lease records, abstractions, and supporting documents in IWMS/ERP systems

• Review lease data, resolve discrepancies, and ensure compliance with internal standards

• Support lease accounting, ASC 842 reporting, reconciliations, disclosures, and close activities

• Execute controls for rent validation, critical date tracking, audit readiness, and SOX compliance

• Prepare lease reports, dashboards, schedules, and analyses for stakeholders

• Maintain audit-ready documentation and support internal/external audits

• Partner with Finance, Technical Accounting, Shared Services, Workplace Services, vendors, and business teams

• Manage vendor performance and lease-related inquiries

• Improve processes, data integrity, documentation, training materials, and operational efficiency

• Support special projects, identify control gaps, and assist with remediation efforts.

Experiences/Education - Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, Real Estate, Finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in lease administration, real estate accounting, property management, or a related field with exposure to commercial leases
• Strong understanding of commercial lease language and the ability to interpret complex lease terms
• Experience with lease administration databases; IBM TRIRIGA preferred
• Advanced analytical and financial skills
• Experience supporting lease accounting and reporting processes; ASC 842 experience strongly preferred
• Knowledge of SOX compliance, internal controls, and audit support
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, with the ability to manage and analyze large datasets
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Ability to maintain high accuracy, strong attention to detail, and efficiency in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and adapt to shifting deadlines

Experiences/Education - Desired

• CPA or progress toward CPA is a plus
• Paralegal experience is a plus
• Experience with SAP, PeopleSoft, SAP ECC, or SAP S/4HANA
• Familiarity with lease accounting schedules such as amortization, accretion, and NPV schedules
• Experience in audit, technical accounting support, or financial statement analysis
• Experience with process automation, analytics tools, or dashboard reporting

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $86,359.00 - $118,744.00 assuming full time status. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.

A job that shapes a life.

Corning offers you the total package.

Your well-being is our priority. Our compensation and benefits package supports your health and wellness, financial aspirations, and career from day one.

• Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well. When Corning wins, we all win.
• As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions that grow throughout your career. Combined with matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan, Corning's total contributions to your retirement accounts can reach between 7% and 12% of your pay, depending on your age and years of service.
• Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, disease management programs, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support you and your family.
• Getting paid for our work is important, but feeling appreciated and recognized for those contributions motivates us much more. That's why Corning offers a recognition program to celebrate successes and reward colleagues who make exceptional contributions.

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Corning is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and considers requests for reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws. Individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs may request reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, perform essential job functions, or access other benefits and privileges of employment. To submit a request for reasonable accommodation related to disability or religion, please contact us at accommodations@corning.com.