Accounting Manager - Fixed Asset

Job Summary

This Manager role will focus on leading and optimizing financial processes related to fixed assets, lease accounting, cash applications, and debt compliance while supporting special projects. The Manager will play a critical role in ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting and compliance with relevant accounting standards. This position requires a detail-oriented leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, has the ability to start and implement new processes from scratch, collaborates effectively across departments, and is dedicated to continuous improvement. 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Fixed Assets Management: Oversee and maintain accurate records of fixed assets, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and company policies.
• Lease Accounting: Manage lease accounting processes, including reporting under ASC 842, and ensure accuracy in all lease-related financial statements.
• Cash Application: Lead the cash application process to ensure timely and accurate posting of payments.
• Debt Compliance: Monitor and report on debt compliance requirements, ensuring adherence to covenants and reporting obligations.
• Special Projects: Lead and support ad hoc projects, including systems implementations and cross-functional process improvements.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Accounting Expertise: Deep expertise in accounting processes, ensuring precise preparation and review of journal entries and reconciliations. Strong understanding of accounting principles, including debits/credits, and GAAP compliance.
• SOX and COSO Knowledge: Familiarity with SOX compliance requirements and the COSO framework for internal controls is preferred.
• Organization and Time Management: Strong ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Proven ability to work effectively with internal stakeholders, including IT, FP&A, and other departments.
• Problem-Solving: Expertise in resolving issues efficiently and implementing sustainable solutions.
• Process Improvement: Skilled in identifying inefficiencies and implementing improvements to streamline workflows.
• Project Management: Ability to manage projects from inception to completion, including resource allocation and progress tracking.
• Accounting Accuracy: Deep expertise in accounting processes, ensuring precise preparation and review of journal entries and reconciliations.
• Analytical Thinking: Strong ability to interpret financial data, identify trends, and resolve discrepancies.
• Adaptability and Grit: Thrives in a fast-paced, challenging environment and demonstrates resilience in overcoming obstacles.
• Thirst for Learning: Continuously seeks opportunities for personal and professional growth.
• Collaboration and Relationship Building: Fosters strong working relationships, influence stakeholders, and lead cross-functional teams.
• Big-Picture Thinking: Balances immediate priorities with a forward-thinking approach to improve processes.
• Attention to Detail: Ensures accuracy in financial data and reports, minimizing errors and identifying discrepancies.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively convey information to diverse stakeholders.
• Awareness and Understanding of BlackLine/Altreyx: Knowledge of BlackLine and its capabilities for automating and managing account reconciliations, journal entries, and task management in the context of SOX compliance. Knowledge of Altreyx and its capabilities to streamline and automate highly manual activities.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA preferred but not required.
• 6–8 years of accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or managerial capacity.
• Proven experience in process improvement and managing complex accounting processes.

Working Conditions

• Hybrid work arrangement – 3 days per week in office.