Director, Accounting – Fixed Assets

Job Description & Requirements

JOB SUMMARY:

The Director of Fixed Assets Accounting will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the company’s fixed asset accounting, including the acquisition, tracking, depreciation, and disposal of physical assets, and ensuring accurate financial reporting by maintaining detailed records, reconciling accounts, and complying with relevant accounting standards. The role will have direct supervision over a team of fixed asset accountants covering domestic operations (UO, USH, New Ventures, etc.) with coordination and oversight of fixed asset accounting departments covering international operations at USJ and UBR to establish and maintain consistent fixed asset accounting policies and procedures to ensure proper asset control and capitalization.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Executive leadership of global fixed asset accounting policies

JOB SUMMARY:

The Director of Fixed Assets Accounting will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the company’s fixed asset accounting, including the acquisition, tracking, depreciation, and disposal of physical assets, and ensuring accurate financial reporting by maintaining detailed records, reconciling accounts, and complying with relevant accounting standards. The role will have direct supervision over a team of fixed asset accountants covering domestic operations (UO, USH, New Ventures, etc.) with coordination and oversight of fixed asset accounting departments covering international operations at USJ and UBR to establish and maintain consistent fixed asset accounting policies and procedures to ensure proper asset control and capitalization.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Executive leadership of global fixed asset accounting policies and reporting, collaborating across capabilities to build efficient and sustainable accounting processes that facilitate strong and consistent internal financial controls to support business growth. Collaborate with senior finance leaders and various cross-functional team leaders on all facets of fixed assets.
• Oversee the process of acquiring assets in collaboration with construction and operational accounting teams, ensuring proper documentation and classification of fixed assets in accordance with accounting standards and company policies. Develop and implement strategies for consistent and effective management of fixed assets across the organization.
• Develop and maintain accurate depreciation schedules based on company policies, tax laws, and accounting standards and ensure proper implementation across all asset categories and business lines. Lead budgeting process and actual to forecast analysis.
• Ensure timely and accurate recording of impairments, and disposals in the general ledger. Monitor the status of attraction useful lives and impairment affecting depreciation and make necessary adjustments.
• Serve as a key stakeholder in implementing process and technology transformation. Identify opportunities to improve processes, increase efficiency, and streamline workflows related to fixed asset management and accounting. Implement best practices in fixed asset accounting and technology utilization to ensure the smooth operation of the department.
• Understands and actively participates in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UO policy, procedures, training and team member involvement activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
• Master’s degree in Business preferred.
• A CMA or CPA certification is preferred, but not required.

EXPERIENCE:

• 10+ years of experience in Financial Analysis, Financial Accounting and Reporting, Decision Support analysis, Modeling, and contract/agreement review and negotiations;
• or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Your talent, skills and experience will be rewarded with a competitive compensation package.

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