Senior Manager Assets Accounting

Carolina PRG has partnered with a Charlotte based headquarters as they centralize their back office operations and help take their team from good to great! Our client is seeking a Senior Manager of Fixed Assets Accounting to compliment their collaborative, outgoing, continuous improvement minded leadership team. This company believes empowering every person on the leadership team inspires the team to drive their work and pushes them to challenge the status quo.

They are seeking a Senior Manager of Fixed Assets Accounting that can help shape the future of the accounting & financial processes and contribute to the company’s mission through delivering excellence in the Corporate Accounting organization.

The Senior Manager of Fixed Assets Accounting will lead the global fixed asset function. This role will oversee the end-to-end lifecycle of capital projects and fixed asset management—from project initiation and capitalization through depreciation, disposals, and preparation of U.S. GAAP financial disclosures. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with corporate policies, internal controls, and accounting standards while partnering with Finance, Operations, and IT to drive accuracy, efficiency, and scalability in asset accounting processes.

• Process Ownership
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  Lead and oversee all aspects of the fixed asset lifecycle including additions, transfers, retirements, impairments, and disposals.
• Capital Projects Management
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  Partner with FP&A, operations, real estate and project accounting to review CIP balances, ensure timely capitalization, and manage budget availability.
• Accounting & Reporting
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  • Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP (ASC 360 – Property, Plant & Equipment) and company accounting policies.
  • Prepare and review monthly close activities including depreciation, impairment analysis, reconciliations, and roll-forwards.
  • Support preparation of quarterly/annual financial statements, including footnote disclosures. Improve flux analysis to Financial Reporting, Controllership and FP&A groups
• Controls & Compliance
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  Maintain strong SOX-compliant controls around fixed asset processes, including reconciliations, approvals, and system security.
• System & Data Management
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  • Serve as our ERP subject matter expert for fixed asset modules.
  • Drive process automation, reporting enhancements, and system optimization initiatives.
• Business Partnering
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  Collaborate cross-functionally with Tax, Treasury, Operations, FP&A, Technical Accounting, Corporate Accounting, and External Reporting to ensure accurate treatment of capital expenditures.
• Team Leadership
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  Manage and develop staff, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA required.
• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 3 years overseeing fixed asset accounting.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, particularly ASC 360.
• Hands-on experience within ERP systems
• Demonstrated success leading teams and implementing process improvements in a complex, multi-entity environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work cross functionally to drive improvements.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.