Estée Lauder Companies Director, Global Real Estate Operations and Transactions
About Estée Lauder Companies
The Estée Lauder Companies is a global leader in prestige beauty, founded in 1946 by Estée and Joseph Lauder and built on an enduring belief in creativity, high-touch service, and entrepreneurial spirit. As an employer, the Group offers talent the scale of an international house with the energy of distinctive brands across skincare, makeup, fragrance, and hair care. Its culture values innovation, inclusion, learning, and responsible growth, inviting professionals to shape consumer experiences from laboratory to counter, digital platform to boardroom. Employees join a purpose-led organization where heritage, artistry, and scientific excellence meet to define the future of luxury beauty.
The Director will oversee global corporate real estate portfolio operations, including lease accounting (ASC 842), transaction management for office and industrial sites, and financial reporting across approximately 150 countries. Responsible for process optimization, vendor management, executive-level reporting, and strategic alignment of real estate strategy with global principles while meeting regional and business requirements.
Role & Responsibilities
- Manage and report on global real estate portfolio tracking, including transaction status, costs, critical dates, utilization, and sustainability initiatives
- Execute lease accounting and ASC 842 financial impact analysis for all corporate real estate transactions
- Design, implement, and streamline real estate processes utilizing AI and emerging technologies to enhance operational efficiency
- Conduct end-to-end real estate transaction management for office and industrial properties, including negotiation, vendor coordination, and legal document review
- Develop and deliver executive-level reports and ad hoc analysis to senior leadership and functional teams
- Lead global project teams through transaction lifecycles, ensuring audit controls and milestone-based reporting
- Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for real estate operations
- Collaborate with senior leaders across functions to support development of global real estate strategy and ways of working
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree
- 5–10 years of experience in real estate operations with focus on transformation and process improvement
- Expertise in lease accounting and ASC 842 compliance with financial analysis experience
- Proven end-to-end transaction management background in office and industrial real estate
- Strong executive-level presentation and communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office products
- Ability to succeed in a matrixed organizational environment
- Willingness to travel up to 10% annually
Skills
Experience
5–10 years of professional experience in global or regional corporate real estate operations, with demonstrated expertise in lease accounting, transaction management, financial reporting, and process transformation.
Education
Bachelor's degree required; field of study not specified.
Workplace
This position is based in Melville, New York, USA, within easy reach of New York.
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Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 124,200 to USD 214,450 per annum.
Benefits
Health insurance coverage (medical, dental, and vision), wellness and family support programs, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, paid leave programs, education-related programs, paid holidays and vacation time, highly competitive bonus program with overachievement potential, and share incentive plan participation.
Culture
The Estée Lauder Companies fosters a collaborative, inclusive workplace where creativity, entrepreneurial thinking, and a passion for prestige beauty are deeply valued. As a global house of distinctive brands, it offers employees an environment that encourages innovation, professional growth, and a shared commitment to excellence and consumer inspiration.
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