Sr. Analyst, Lease Administration

199 Four Valley Dr, Concord, ON L4K 0B8, Canada

Recipe Unlimited Corporation is Canada’s leading full service restaurant company. Home to such iconic brands as Swiss Chalet, Harvey’s, St.Hubert, Montana’s, Olive Garden Canada, Kelseys, Bier Markt, East Side Mario’s, The Landing Restaurant Group, New York Fries, The Pickle Barrel & Catering, State & Main, Elephant and Castle, Original Joe’s, Fresh Kitchen + Juice Bar, The Burger’s Priest, Blanco Cantina and Anejo.

With this diverse portfolio of restaurants our Home Office Teammates have the opportunity to work on a wide variety of some of the most popular, well-loved brands in Canada. Variety isn’t the only thing we offer – we are passionate about our industry, we celebrate and support diversity of thought, we are innately curious and encourage our Teammates to take ownership.

Above all else, we believe in doing the right thing for our people, our communities and our planet.

Reporting to the Manager, Risk Management,
Sr. Analyst, Lease Administration will maintain Recipe’s portfolio including ownership of lease management software, reconciliation of landlord accounts, and management reporting.

What you will do in this role:

• Reconcile complex statements of account, including the audit of CAM and Tax reconciliations, identification and resolution of irregularities in billing
• Review Leases for all locations to ensure compliance with the Leases in the calculations of CAM costs and responsibilities
• Identify locations with potential risk to Recipe, including with Landlords;
  Franchise AR collections; arrears exposure, etc.
• Written and verbal communication with Landlords to gather documentation and resolve issues

Lease Administration Finance & Software

• Calculate and report percentage and incremental rents in compliance with the Leases, including liaising with the accounting team for identification of accruals
• Adopt Recipe financial principles as they relate to accounting; tax; and accounts receivable, when processing payments
• Review and update terms, vendors, and contacts in line with the circulation of new contracts
• Abstract and maintain key lease clauses, critical dates, and other relevant lease data within lease management software

What we are looking for from you:

• Post-secondary education in accounting, business administration, or a related field
• Minimum 3 years in Lease Administration including lease software management
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office/Google Suite
• Understanding of Canadian commercial real estate market; lease language and interpretation of lease documents; and accounting principles
• Strong written and verbal skills

What’s in it for you?

• Flexible/Hybrid work environment
• Pay range: $60,000 - $90,000
• You’d be joining a close-knit, innovative team of creative and energetic go-getters
• You’d be a part of Canada’s largest full-service restaurant company that leads the industry in size and innovation
• 20% associate discount dining card and monthly dining allowance valid at participating Recipe brands
• A welcoming, fun and safe work environment founded on respect
• Career advancement opportunities with a company that owns some of Canada’s most iconic restaurant brands
• Industry-leading benefits, wellness programs, and total rewards programs

Recipe is committed to providing a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace. Celebrating people, being passionate and curious, owning it, and doing the right thing are the values that guide how we build our teams, support our franchisees and create a company that unlocks the full potential of everyone.

Recipe is dedicated to providing accommodations in accordance with applicable human rights and accommodation legislation. For individuals that require accommodations please contact

199 Four Valley Dr, Concord, ON L4K 0B8, Canada