Role Overview

The Lease Initiatives Senior Administrator at Dollar General plays a pivotal role in overseeing the national Tax Appeal and External Audit programs. Based in Goodlettsville, Tennessee, you'll manage budget forecasting, vendor contracts, and program reporting while providing critical oversight to internal audit processes. This position requires advanced problem-solving skills to reconcile utility accruals and negotiate favorable lease terms with landlords nationwide.

Dollar General operates thousands of stores across the United States, making efficient lease management essential to maintaining competitive operating costs. In this role, you'll utilize lease administration platforms like Lucernex to maintain comprehensive tax appeal databases and ensure compliance with complex real estate agreements. Your work will directly contribute to millions in annual savings through effective tax appeals and audit recoveries.

This senior position demands a strategic thinker who can balance multiple high-priority initiatives while maintaining meticulous attention to financial accuracy and legal compliance. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams including Finance, Legal, Lease Renewals, and external vendors to resolve disputed CAM, tax, and insurance expenses.

Key Responsibilities

As Lease Initiatives Senior Administrator, your responsibilities include:

• Independent financial oversight of national Tax Appeal and External Audit programs
• Establishing annual savings projections and consultant fee budgets
• Managing vendor performance to meet savings targets and budget constraints
• Negotiating complex vendor contracts and territory allocations
• Interpreting legal lease documents for audit accuracy
• Reconciling shopping center utility accruals and negotiating lease modifications
• Maintaining comprehensive tax appeal databases in Lucernex platform
• Partnering with Legal and Lease Audit teams on dispute resolution
• Providing monthly program reporting and performance recommendations
• Approving invoices, accruals, and communicating forecast adjustments to Finance

These responsibilities require daily interaction with landlords, attorneys, and third-party vendors across multiple states, demanding exceptional negotiation skills and legal acumen.

Qualifications

Successful candidates will demonstrate:

• 5+ years experience in commercial real estate lease administration or audit programs
• Advanced proficiency in financial analysis and budgeting
• Proven vendor management and contract negotiation expertise
• Strong understanding of retail lease structures and shopping center operations
• Experience drafting legal documents and lease amendments
• Proficiency with lease administration software systems
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Superior organizational skills for managing high-volume tasks

A bachelor's degree in Finance, Real Estate, Accounting, or Business Administration is required. Knowledge of retail industry financial metrics (IRR, EBITDA, gross margin) and real estate best practices is essential.

Salary & Benefits

The estimated salary range for this senior-level position in Goodlettsville, Tennessee is $85,000 - $115,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications. Dollar General offers comprehensive benefits including:

• Medical, dental, vision coverage with multiple plan options
• 401(k) with generous company match
• Paid vacation, holidays, and personal time
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Career development opportunities
• Store discounts and wellness programs

Goodlettsville offers an affordable cost of living with proximity to Nashville's cultural amenities, making it an ideal location for career professionals.

Why Join Dollar General?

Dollar General isn't just a retailer; it's a career destination. With over 19,000 stores nationwide, the company offers unmatched stability and growth opportunities. The Goodlettsville Store Support Center serves as the corporate headquarters, housing finance, real estate, legal, and merchandising teams that support national operations.

Employees value Dollar General's commitment to Serving Others – both customers and team members. The company invests heavily in employee development, with clear career paths from store operations to corporate leadership. Your contributions as Lease Initiatives Senior Administrator will have immediate, measurable impact on corporate profitability.

Join a collaborative culture that celebrates diverse perspectives and rewards individual initiative. Dollar General's focus on operational excellence creates opportunities for high-performing professionals to advance rapidly.

How to Apply

Ready to advance your real estate career with Dollar General? Applications are accepted online through the official Dollar General careers portal. Submit your resume highlighting lease administration, tax appeal, and vendor management experience. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews within two weeks.

Don't miss this opportunity to join a Fortune 500 company with proven growth trajectory. Apply today and start your journey with Dollar General!