Location: Houston, TX 77027
Schedule: Monday–Friday (Remote on Wednesdays)
Our client in the manufacturing industry is seeking an experienced Fixed Asset Manager to join their finance team in Akron, OH on a temp-to-hire basis. This position is responsible for leading the company's Fixed Asset and Lease Accounting functions while managing a team of accounting professionals supporting both domestic and global manufacturing operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in fixed assets, lease accounting, ERP systems, and manufacturing accounting, along with proven leadership experience.
As the Fixed Asset Manager, you will be responsible for:
- Managing the company's Fixed Asset and Lease Accounting portfolios across domestic and international manufacturing locations.
- Leading, mentoring, and developing a team of up to four accounting professionals, including assigning workloads, coaching, and performance management.
- Overseeing the full fixed asset lifecycle, including asset capitalization, transfers, disposals, retirements, impairments, depreciation, and reconciliations.
- Managing Construction-in-Progress (CIP) accounting and ensuring timely capitalization of completed projects.
- Administering lease accounting activities, including additions, modifications, terminations, and ongoing compliance with applicable accounting standards.
- Preparing and reviewing monthly fixed asset and lease reconciliations, journal entries, and supporting schedules.
- Partnering with Operations, Engineering, Facilities, Procurement, and Plant Leadership to ensure accurate capitalization of projects and equipment.
- Supporting both U.S. and global manufacturing operations, ensuring consistency in accounting processes and compliance across multiple locations.
- Maintaining accurate fixed asset records and ensuring compliance with company policies and accounting standards.
- Supporting month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities related to fixed assets and leases.
- Assisting with internal and external audits by providing schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
- Identifying opportunities to improve accounting processes, internal controls, and system efficiencies.
- Developing and maintaining policies and procedures related to fixed asset and lease accounting.
- Preparing financial reporting and analysis related to capital expenditures, depreciation expense, and lease obligations.
- Collaborating with Finance leadership on strategic initiatives and capital investment planning.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
- 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including significant experience in fixed asset accounting within a manufacturing environment.
- Experience supporting both domestic and global manufacturing operations is required.
- Demonstrated experience managing the complete Fixed Asset and Lease Accounting portfolios.
- Previous leadership experience managing a team of up to four accounting professionals.
- Strong understanding of:
- Fixed asset accounting
- Construction-in-Progress (CIP)
- Depreciation methodologies
- Capital project accounting
- Lease accounting
- Experience using SAP, Oracle, or NetSuite is required.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with the ability to analyze large data sets and prepare financial reporting.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to partner across multiple business functions.
- Ability to prioritize competing deadlines while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
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