Manager, Assets

Overview

Job Description

This position is within the Corporate Accounting group with a focus on overseeing the fixed asset accounting for the Company. This role is seen as a subject matter expert for fixed assets. This role will be responsible for providing guidance and reviewing the activities of direct reports and ensuring strong internal controls while driving process improvements.

The position is located in Phoenix, Arizona and reports directly to the Sr. Director, Accounting. Hybrid schedule in office Tuesday - Thursday.

Overview Of Responsibilities

• Create and define the Company’s fixed asset processes and policies
• Act as the subject matter expert for fixed asset accounting
• Establish working relationships with external departments to foster communication regarding changes and guidance triggers
• Partner with functional leads within the organization to build best practices within the department
• Review all journal entries from direct reports related to fixed asset activities (new additions, disposals, depreciation, etc.)
• Review reconciliation performed by direct reports of fixed assets
• Responsible for reviewing and working with the facilities team to ensure construction in progress and transfer of assets to stores is timely and appropriate
• Review all period end and quarter end fixed asset and construction in progress reporting for management and financial reporting
• Assist with budget and forecasting functions
• Work within a SOX-compliant environment and maintain appropriate controls
• Work directly with the external and internal auditors on any requests
• Develop staff and monitor their work output

Qualifications

Knowledge Skills & Abilities:

• Lead a team in a fast-paced and high-volume environment with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with all levels of the organization.
• Exceptional analytical, problem identification and problem-solving skills
• Strong accounting principles knowledge with the initiative to remain current on accounting and other regulatory changes.
• Remains up to date on current GAAP guidance related to areas of responsibility; partners with Financial Reporting and Accounting management to identify and address technical accounting questions.
• Excellent documentation skills, research and resolution skills, data analysis
• Organized and extremely detail oriented.
• Holds self and others accountable for ensuring that results are achieved; seizes opportunities to produce results without direct supervision; acts on items beyond formal job responsibility; sets high expectations for self and others.
• Experience with a high growth business or Retail industry preferred. Ability to both identify and remove barriers to progress or change.

Education And Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required
• CPA designation, preferred
• Strong understanding of US GAAP and internal controls required
• A minimum of five years in a Fixed Asset department with at least two years leading the department
• Proven leadership experience and mentoring skills, self-starter and team player
• Experience with financial statement preparation, month end close, general ledger, journal entries, reconciliations, budgeting/forecasting and variance analysis required
• Advanced competency in Excel and proficiency with other Microsoft Office suite products
• Experience with Workday or Service Channel, preferred
• Experience in grocery, retail, or distribution preferred

Core Competencies

• Coaching and Developing Others
• Communication
• Customer Focus
• Driving for Results
• Leading Change

Benefits

In addition to a rewarding career, Sprouts offers a comprehensive program to help support you and your family. These programs include:

• Competitive pay
• Sick time plan that you can use to support you or your immediate families health
• Vaca…