Corporate Senior Fixed Asset Accountant

As the Senior Fixed Asset Accountant, you will be a key member of our corporate accounting team, responsible for overseeing the accounting, reporting, and analysis of fixed assets across our global operations. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the financial success of an emerging growth company while leveraging your expertise in fixed asset accounting and financial reporting within a dynamic and fast-paced environment.  

Responsibilities will include:

• Manage the complete lifecycle of fixed assets, including acquisition, capitalization, depreciation, impairment testing, and disposal, ensuring compliance with US GAAP and company policies.

• Conduct monthly and quarterly reconciliations of fixed asset sub-ledgers to the general ledger, investigating and resolving any variances or discrepancies in a timely manner.

• Prepare and review depreciation schedules and journal entries for fixed assets, ensuring accurate and timely recording of depreciation expense and related adjustments.

• Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and disclosures related to fixed assets, supporting external reporting requirements and audit activities.

• Establish and maintain effective internal controls over fixed asset accounting processes, ensuring compliance with SOX requirements, and facilitating audit readiness.

• Review and approve capital expenditure requests, ensuring proper classification and capitalization of expenditures in accordance with company policies and accounting standards.

• Coordinate and participate in physical inventories and audits of fixed assets, collaborating with cross-functional teams and external auditors to verify asset existence, condition, and valuation.

• Identify opportunities to streamline and automate fixed asset accounting processes, leveraging technology and best practices to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

• Conduct ad-hoc financial analysis and reporting as requested by management, providing insights into fixed asset trends, performance metrics, and investment opportunities.

• Partner with procurement, operations, tax, and finance teams to ensure alignment of fixed asset accounting activities with broader business objectives and initiatives.

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA certification or advanced degree preferred.

• 5 years of progressive experience in fixed asset accounting within a large corporate environment, preferably within a multinational organization.

• Strong understanding of fixed asset accounting principles, depreciation methods, tax regulations, and financial reporting requirements under GAAP.

• Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and fixed asset management software; experience with Oracle Fusion or similar platforms is a plus.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data and communicate findings effectively to stakeholders.

• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills, capable of managing multiple priorities and meeting tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills, able to build effective relationships and work cross-functionally to achieve common goals.

• Fluency in Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)

• Self-motivated and proactive, with a commitment to continuous learning and professional development.