Corporate Fixed Asset Manager

Job Summary:  

As the Corporate Fixed Asset Manager, you will play a crucial role in overseeing the management and accounting of fixed assets across the organization’s global operations. This position offers a unique opportunity to lead and optimize fixed asset processes and strategies within an emerging growth company context, leveraging your expertise in asset management, accounting principles, and international regulations.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement comprehensive fixed asset policies, procedures, and controls to ensure accurate recording, tracking, and reporting of fixed assets across the organization.
• Oversee the acquisition, capitalization, and disposal of fixed assets, ensuring compliance with corporate policies, accounting standards, and tax regulations.
• Lead the accounting for fixed assets, including depreciation calculations, journal entries, reconciliation of asset accounts, and preparation of financial reports in accordance with US GAAP.
• Conduct periodic physical inventories and audits of fixed assets to verify existence, condition, and valuation, collaborating with cross-functional teams and external auditors as needed.
• Partner with finance, operations, and capital project teams to develop and analyze capital expenditure budgets, forecasts, and business cases for new investments in fixed assets.
• Stay abreast of evolving accounting standards, tax laws, and regulatory requirements related to fixed assets, ensuring strict adherence and mitigation of compliance risks.
• Continuously assess and streamline fixed asset processes, systems, and technologies to drive automation, scalability, and operational efficiency.
• Develop and maintain robust fixed asset reporting metrics and analytics, providing actionable insights to stakeholders and senior leadership.
• Collaborate with procurement, IT, facilities, and other departments to ensure alignment of fixed asset processes with broader business objectives and initiatives.
• Establish and maintain rigorous controls and governance frameworks to ensure data integrity, compliance, and audit readiness for fixed asset records.
• Lead or support the implementation and optimization of fixed asset management systems, ensuring integration with enterprise platforms and alignment with corporate standards.
• Provide guidance, training, and support to finance and operational teams on fixed asset policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field; advanced degree or professional certification (CPA, CMA, etc.) preferred.
• 10 years of progressive experience in fixed asset management within a large publicly traded organization, with a demonstrated track record of success in leading fixed asset accounting and operations.
• In-depth knowledge of fixed asset accounting principles, depreciation methods, tax regulations, and compliance requirements across diverse geographies
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data and provide strategic insights to support decision-making.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and senior leadership.
• Proven leadership experience in managing and developing high-performing teams in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in fixed asset management software and ERP systems; experience with enterprise platforms such as SAP, Oracle Fusion, or Microsoft Dynamics is highly desirable.
• Fluency in Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)