Global accounting firm KPMG leases space in Short Hills

Mack-Cali Realty Corp. announced Tuesday that global accounting firm KPMG has signed a 54,000-square-foot lease at a recently renovated building in Short Hills.The Mack-Cali property is a 247,476-square-foot, five-story, Class A office building located at 150 John F. Kennedy Parkway.

“We are thrilled to continue Mack-Cali’s long-standing relationship with KPMG and we are excited that they have chosen to continue to grow within our portfolio,” Christopher DeLorenzo, Mack-Cali executive vice president of leasing, said in a prepared statement. “The building’s recent renovations, unrivaled amenities, and convenient location are extremely attractive to tenants like KPMG who demand a premier space.”

Mack-Cali recently renovated the lobby and enhanced the entryway.

“This deal is a strong example of the benefits that we expect to come from Mack-Cali’s recently announced strategic shift and three-year plan,” Mitchell Rudin, Mack-Cali CEO, said in a prepared statement. “As part of that plan, we are focusing on our Class A assets with convenient access to transit options and bolstering those properties through renovations — ultimately providing tenants like KPMG with exactly the services they demand.”

CBRE’s Jeffrey C. Babikian, Patrick Murphy and Kenneth J. Boland represented the tenant.