Accounting Manager

The Accounting Manager – Fixed Assets is responsible for overseeing the accounting, internal controls, financial reporting, and day-to-day management of the Company’s fixed asset portfolio. This role ensures the accuracy and integrity of financial and asset records throughout the full asset lifecycle—from procurement and capitalization through depreciation, transfer, impairment, and disposal. The Accounting Manager plays a key role in the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes; reviews account reconciliations and journal entries; supports financial statement preparation; and ensures compliance with GAAP, company policies, and internal control requirements. This position also leads and develops accounting team members and partners closely with Finance, Supply Chain, Operations, Tax, and external auditors to support capital planning, procurement, and asset tracking. Key Responsibilities: Accounting Management and Financial Close Manage fixed asset accounting activities as part of the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes. Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, supporting schedules, and financial analyses. Ensure fixed asset balances, depreciation expense, construction-in-progress accounts, and related general ledger accounts are complete and accurate. Investigate and resolve accounting discrepancies, unusual transactions, and reconciling items in a timely manner. Support the preparation and review of financial statements, management reports, and related disclosures. Coordinate accounting deadlines and deliverables across departments to ensure an accurate and timely close. Maintain appropriate documentation and review controls in accordance with company policies and internal control requirements. Fixed Asset Accounting and Control Oversee the fixed asset subledger, ensuring accurate capitalization, depreciation, transfers, impairments, retirements, and disposals in accordance with GAAP and company policy. Establish and enforce capitalization thresholds, asset classification standards, useful-life assumptions, and depreciation methods. Review monthly, quarterly, and annual reconciliations between the fixed asset subledger and general ledger. Prepare and review fixed asset schedules and supporting documentation for financial reporting, audits, tax reporting, and regulatory requirements. Coordinate and lead periodic physical asset inventories, including the investigation and resolution of variances. Monitor construction-in-progress accounts and ensure projects are capitalized accurately and on a timely basis. Evaluate transactions for appropriate accounting treatment, including repairs and maintenance versus capital expenditures. Maintain supporting documentation for asset additions, transfers, impairments, and disposals. Team Leadership and Development Supervise, coach, and develop accounting team members responsible for fixed assets, reconciliations, journal entries, and related reporting. Assign responsibilities, establish priorities, and monitor performance against accounting deadlines. Review team members’ work for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with accounting policies. Provide technical accounting guidance and training to accounting staff and cross-functional partners. Promote accountability, collaboration, continuous learning, and strong customer service across the accounting function. Assist with hiring, onboarding, performance evaluations, and professional development planning, as applicable. Asset Procurement and Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner with Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, and Finance to support the planning and procurement of capital assets. Review capital expenditure and purchase requests for financial justification, proper authorization, and policy compliance. Ensure accurate asset setup, tagging, classification, and system entry. Provide financial and accounting input for supplier negotiations and capital-related contract reviews. Align procurement, project, and operational data with accounting records. Communicate capitalization requirements and documentation standards to project owners and business partners. Monitor approved capital projects and assist stakeholders with resolving budget, timing, and accounting issues. Reporting, Analysis, Budgeting, and Compliance Prepare and review fixed asset reports, roll-forwards, depreciation forecasts, capital expenditure analyses, and management reporting. Support annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range capital planning. Analyze actual capital spending against budget and explain significant variances to management. Provide financial insights and recommendations to support business decisions and improve asset utilization. Serve as a primary contact for internal and external auditors regarding fixed assets and related controls. Ensure compliance with GAAP, company accounting policies, internal controls, and applicable tax requirements. Support the design, documentation, testing, and remediation of internal controls. Research accounting issues and recommend appropriate accounting treatment. Identify financial risks, control gaps, and process improvement opportunities. Systems and Process Improvement Serve as the accounting subject matter expert for fixed asset systems and related ERP modules. Support ERP implementations, system integrations, upgrades, and process enhancements. Develop and maintain accounting policies, procedures, process documentation, and training materials. Improve the efficiency and accuracy of reconciliations, reporting, asset tracking, and close activities. Identify opportunities to automate manual processes and strengthen data quality and financial controls. Partner with Information Technology and other departments to resolve system and reporting issues. Qualifications: Required Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. Five or more years of progressive accounting experience, including fixed asset accounting and general ledger responsibilities. Experience supporting monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes. Prior experience leading, supervising, or reviewing the work of accounting professionals. Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, account reconciliations, and internal controls. Experience with capital expenditures, depreciation, asset disposals, and construction-in-progress accounting. Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills. Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Excel. Preferred Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or CPA candidate. Experience in an asset-intensive industry. Advanced construction-in-progress and project accounting experience. Experience supporting financial statement audits and internal control testing. Experience with ERP implementations, system enhancements, or process automation. Competitive pay and a matching 401(k) plan Vacation, Company Holidays, and Sick Days Flexible spending accounts/Health Savings Account #J-18808-Ljbffr