To manage and coordinate all financial lease obligations for Inspire Brands' company-operated and subleased locations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timeliness of lease-related payments and receivables. This role plays a critical part in protecting and maintaining the integrity of the company's real estate portfolio.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Accurately process monthly lease payments in a timely manner and bill subtenants as applicable. Track and follow up on any missed billing periods and ensure proper documentation is received and filed.
• Review and distribute monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual percent rent reports for Lease and Sublease portfolios. Validate accuracy against lease terms, approve related payments and receivables, and ensure timely submission to appropriate stakeholders based on lease requirements.
• Process monthly operating expense adjustments by validating amounts, scheduling payment or credits and billing of receivables or credits and updating internal systems to maintain compliance and ensure accurate reporting.
• Respond to landlord inquiries regarding rent, percentage rent, and operating expenses. Use lease language to resolve discrepancies and escalate complex issues to the team Lead or Manager as needed.
• Serve as the point of contact for day-to-day payment issues including check requests, voided payments, and payment reissuance. Maintain accurate records and ensure the internal system is updated to reflect any modifications.
• Foster and maintain strong relationships with both external partners (landlords, property managers) and internal departments (Lease Accounting, Fixed Assets, Legal, Sales Tax, etc.) to support lease payment accuracy and issue resolution.
• Evaluate miscellaneous charges from landlords for accuracy and appropriateness. Coordinate with Operations to validate questionable items and process or dispute charges as needed.
• Review annual and escrowed expenses in accordance with lease terms, reconcile related payments and billings, and make necessary updates in Costar. Issue payments or credits as appropriate.
• Perform additional responsibilities as requested to support lease payment operations and the broader Lease Management team.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum: High school diploma or GED.
• Preferred: Associate or bachelor’s degree or minimum of 2 years’ experience in lease administration, financial coordination, or real estate operations

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, or ABILITIES

• Understanding of lease terms, including base rent, percentage rent, operating expenses, CAM, and lease escalation clauses.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Office and Excel and working knowledge of financial and lease management systems (e.g., CoStar, Oracle, SAP, Yardi, MRI).
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail in data entry and financial processing.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills—both written and verbal—with the ability to professionally interact with internal teams and external partners.
• Problem-solving mindset with the ability to analyze issues and apply lease language appropriately.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Self-motivated with strong initiative, able to set priorities independently, define goals, and follow through to completion with minimal supervision.
• Proven ability to build and maintain positive, collaborative relationships across teams and functional departments.

 

Inspire is a multi-brand restaurant company whose portfolio includes more than 33,000 Arby’s, Baskin-Robbins, Buffalo Wild Wings, Dunkin’, Jimmy John’s, and SONIC restaurants worldwide.

We’re made up of some of the world’s most iconic restaurant brands, but we’re much more than just a restaurant company. We’re a team of hundreds of thousands who individually and collectively are changing the way people eat, drink, and gather around the table. We know that food is much more than a staple—it’s an experience. At Inspire, that’s our purpose: to ignite and nourish flavorful experiences.