Fixed Asset Accounting Manager/Sr. Manager

Fixed Asset Accounting Manager/Sr. Manager

Overview

A growing organization is seeking a hands-on Fixed Asset Accounting Manager/Sr. Manager to lead critical fixed asset accounting activities and help resolve a significant backlog of reconciliations and rollforwards. This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of the fixed asset function, strengthen audit readiness, and make an immediate impact in a fast-paced accounting environment.

Reporting to the Controller, the successful candidate will combine strong technical accounting expertise with people leadership, managing a team of three fixed asset accounting professionals. The ideal candidate is comfortable working directly in the details, prioritizing competing deadlines, and bringing structure and resolution to complex accounting matters.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and complete outstanding fixed asset reconciliations and rollforwards.
• Reconcile Oracle Fixed Assets subledger balances to the general ledger and investigate variances.
• Review fixed asset additions, disposals, transfers, depreciation, and other activity to explain changes in account balances.
• Identify, document, and resolve discrepancies and open items.
• Establish and maintain audit-ready supporting documentation and accounting records.
• Review the work of fixed asset accounting team members and provide guidance, coaching, and feedback.
• Manage three direct reports supporting fixed asset accounting.
• Prioritize and work through a backlog while maintaining accuracy and meeting close deadlines.
• Partner with the Controller and other accounting stakeholders to improve processes and strengthen controls.
• Support audit requests and provide clear documentation for internal and external review.
• Perform detailed accounting analysis and other fixed asset-related projects as needed.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with Oracle Fixed Assets (OFA) is required.
• Strong experience working in Oracle Fusion or a comparable Oracle environment.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare fixed asset reconciliations and rollforwards.
• Experience researching and resolving discrepancies between subledger and general ledger balances.
• Strong understanding of fixed asset accounting, including additions, disposals, transfers, and depreciation.
• Manager-level or higher experience in fixed asset accounting.
• Experience managing, reviewing, or mentoring accounting staff.
• Ability to work independently with minimal ramp-up and take ownership of the fixed asset function.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize a high-volume backlog.
• Excellent analytical, documentation, and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience supporting an audit or maintaining audit-ready accounting records.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Experience supporting accounting operations following an acquisition or organizational transition.
• Experience improving fixed asset accounting processes, controls, or documentation.
• Exposure to Oracle Fixed Assets implementations or recent system go-live activities.
• Experience in a fast-paced or evolving corporate accounting environment.
• Ability to identify opportunities for process improvement and increased efficiency.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Manager-level or senior-manager-level fixed asset accounting experience is preferred.
• Experience leading a team of accounting professionals is preferred.
• Preferred educational requirements were not provided.

Other Requirements

• Engagement: Contract position expected to last at least three months, with potential for extension and possible conversion to a permanent role.
• Work arrangement: Hybrid preferred, with an expectation of being onsite Monday through Wednesday. Remote candidates may be considered.
• Schedule: Remote candidates must be able to align with Pacific Time business hours.
• Availability: Candidates should be prepared to begin as soon as possible.
• Additional workload: Overtime and occasional weekend availability may be required during the initial month as the team works through the existing backlog.