Senior Accounting Manager - Fixed Asset and Lease Accounting

Senior Accounting Manager: Fixed Assets & Lease Accounting

Chicago, IL | Hybrid

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A large, publicly traded North American manufacturer headquartered in downtown Chicago is seeking a Senior Accounting Manager to lead its capital project, fixed asset, and lease accounting functions. The role pairs technical accounting ownership with a strong analytics and automation mandate.

This role suits a CPA who has run a team, knows asset accounting cold, and wants to modernize how the work gets done using data tools.

What You'll Do:

• Oversee capital project accounting across CapEx and OpEx, ensuring accurate tracking and US GAAP compliance
• Own fixed and intangible asset accounting, including capitalization, depreciation, impairment assessments, and disposals
• Lead lease accounting under ASC 842
• Partner with project management and finance teams to strengthen capital spend tracking and controls
• Support accounts receivable analysis and allowance assessments
• Maintain SOX compliance and design internal controls that reduce risk and improve accuracy
• Support internal and external audits with clean documentation
• Build financial models and automate reporting using Power BI, Power Query, Alteryx, or Python
• Improve data governance and system integration to strengthen reporting accuracy
• Review financial statements, budgets, forecasts, and variance analysis for your area
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of accounting professionals
• Serve as a strategic advisor to senior leadership on capital and asset matters

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; Master's preferred
• CPA required; CMA or CFA a plus
• 7+ years of experience in project accounting, fixed assets, lease accounting, or corporate financial reporting, including 3+ years leading a team
• Strong technical knowledge of US GAAP, ASC 842, fixed assets, and capital xhyhwjd project accounting
• Hands-on experience with data and automation tools such as Power BI, Alteryx, or Python
• SAP or similar ERP experience; advanced Excel
• Public company experience strongly preferred
• Clear communicator who can present financial information to senior management

Why This Role Stands Out:

Leadership seat over a critical accounting function at a large public company

Real mandate to modernize the function through automation and analytics

Broad scope across capital projects, fixed assets, leases, and controls

High visibility to senior finance leadership

Hybrid flexibility in Chicago