Capital Accounting Manager

Title:

Capital Accounting Manager

Duration: 3 Months

Location:

Portland, OR – Hybrid (3 Days onsite)

Potential for FTE conversion

Job Description

The Capital Accounting Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of capital accounting, including the accurate recording, reporting, and compliance of capital expenditures and fixed assets. This role ensures adherence to Regulatory Accounting ASC 980 and supports audits and financial reporting related to capital projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct oversight and management of the Capital and Project Accounting Team members (three).
• Review, approval, and posting of key journal entries and reconciliations prepared by senior team members (includes CWIP, plant in service, depreciation, construction overhead, AFUDC, lease accounting)
• Manage capital accounting functions, including tracking capital expenditures and reconciling general ledger accounts.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations in Blackline, respective SOX Controls
• Maintain and improve fixed asset accounting processes, including asset capitalization, depreciation, and retirements.
• Attend Accounting Management meetings, close related meetings, and Involvement in planned and ad-hoc company projects and initiatives
• Collaborate with project managers, finance teams, and external stakeholders to ensure accurate financial tracking of capital projects.

Qualifications & Skills Required

• At least 8 years of experience, including prior supervisory and accounting oversight experience, and at least two years in Fixed Asset Accounting
• Software:
  Excel and SAP preferred, Powerplan preferred
• Industries:
  Utilities preferred but not required
• Passionate about developing strong employees and improving processes
• Proven ability to prioritize individual and team workloads and achieve deadlines
• Strong ethical values and proven asset to any team
• Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.