Senior Manager, Fixed Assets Accounting

Senior Manager Of Fixed Assets Accounting

A global organization is seeking an experienced Senior Manager of Fixed Assets Accounting to lead the global fixed asset accounting function within a complex enterprise environment. This role is responsible for overseeing the full lifecycle of capital projects and fixed asset management—from project initiation and capitalization through depreciation, disposals, and financial reporting. The Senior Manager will ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, internal controls, and corporate accounting policies while partnering cross-functionally with Finance, Operations, and IT to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and scalability across asset accounting processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all aspects of the fixed asset lifecycle including additions, transfers, retirements, impairments, and disposals.
• Ensure accurate tracking and accounting of capital expenditures and asset records across multiple entities.
• Partner with FP&A, Operations, Real Estate, and Project Accounting teams to review construction-in-progress (CIP) balances and ensure timely capitalization.
• Monitor project budgets and capital availability within enterprise ERP systems.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, specifically ASC 360 – Property, Plant & Equipment.
• Lead monthly close processes related to fixed assets including depreciation, impairment assessments, reconciliations, and rollforward schedules.
• Support quarterly and annual financial reporting requirements including footnote disclosures.
• Partner with Financial Reporting, Controllership, and FP&A to enhance variance and flux analysis related to capital assets.
• Maintain strong SOX-compliant controls surrounding fixed asset accounting processes.
• Oversee reconciliations, approval workflows, and system access controls to ensure compliance and accuracy.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for fixed asset modules within enterprise ERP systems.
• Identify and implement process improvements, automation opportunities, and reporting enhancements to improve operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders including Tax, Treasury, Operations, FP&A, Lease Accounting, and External Reporting to ensure proper accounting treatment of capital investments.
• Lead, mentor, and develop accounting team members while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required
• CPA certification required
• 8–10+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Minimum 3 years of experience managing fixed asset accounting
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, particularly ASC 360 – Property, Plant & Equipment
• Experience working within large-scale ERP systems; experience with Oracle Fusion Cloud (Fixed Assets and Projects) strongly preferred
• Experience with financial consolidation systems such as FCCS is a plus
• Proven experience leading teams within complex, multi-entity environments
• Demonstrated ability to partner cross-functionally to drive process improvements
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills