Accounting Manager, Capital Assets; Accounting Leader

Position: Accounting Manager, Capital Assets (Accounting Leader)

The Office of the University Controller (UCO) provides leadership and guidance for financial compliance, systems, and services at Indiana University (IU). We strive to be a leader in higher education by embracing financial best practices, continuous improvement, and by creating a culture of respect, integrity, and collaboration. As an organization, we value knowledge and different perspectives from our people, and we are welcoming of people of different backgrounds.

Job Summary

The Accounting Manager, Capital Assets reports to the Senior Director of Capital Assets, Federal Cost Accounting, and Gift and Grant Accounting in the Office of the University Controller and ensures the integrity of data within the general ledger and the Capital Asset Management System by verifying that all university expenditures are capitalized appropriately, and internal controls are maintained.

Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Provide oversight and strategic management for university-wide accounting, compliance, and controls for all fixed assets ($4.1 billion).
• Oversee/manage institution-wide inventory process for all movable equipment.
• Support the preparation of the university's Consolidated Financial Statements by preparing notes related to leases.
• Review monthly reconciliations for over 850 leases and software contracts.
• Review all major construction projects for capitalization accuracy and verify asset substantial completion prior to depreciation.
• Componentize construction project assets in research buildings.
• Hire, train, develop, and oversee growth and performance of UCO Capital Asset staff.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

General Responsibilities

• Apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Manage the general accounting functions, primarily focusing on coordination of financial audits.
• Make recommendations to higher-level people leaders regarding the effective use of resources and methods to maximize earnings.
• Manage staff, make hiring decisions, provide coaching, training and mentoring, manage performance, and determine staffing needs.
• Oversee and monitor account reconciliations, accruals, and financial statements for reasonableness and compliance with GAAP.
• Participate in complex accounting projects.

Qualifications Education

Required

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Work Experience

Required

• 4 years in a relevant field
• 1 year of management experience

Licenses and Certificates

Required

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Indiana license or Indiana license eligible

Skills

Required

• Proficient in written and verbal communication skills
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism
• Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent collaboration and team building skills
• Effectively coaches and delivers constructive feedback
• Instills commitment to organizational goals
• Demonstrates excellent judgment and decision‑making skills
• Effective conflict management skills
• Builds and manages effective teams
• Demonstrated project management skills
• Thorough understanding of GAAP
• Ability to synthesize complex financial information and provide specialized accounting consultation
• Ability to align accounting practices with university, state, and federal policies and regulations
• Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication to engage a variety of audiences

Working Conditions / Demands

This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

Work Location

Bloomington, Indiana. This position is eligible for remote work or to work a hybrid schedule (mix between remote and in‑person work), subject to change based on university policy or departmental business needs.

Advertised Salary

$90,000 - $94,554 annually

Benefits Overview

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
• Health savings account with generous IU contributions
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Basic group life insurance paid by IU
• Voluntary supplemental life, long‑term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
• Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
• 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
• Generous paid time off plans
• Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Job Classification

Career Level:

Sr. Operational
FLSA:
Exempt
Job Function:
Finance
Job Family:
Accounting & Tax

Equal Employment Opportunity

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