Fixed Asset Manager Global

Quanex is a global, publicly traded manufacturing company primarily serving OEMs in the fenestration, cabinetry, solar, refrigeration, and outdoor products markets. We innovate to improve performance and aesthetics of end products, drive production efficiencies, support communities, and foster employee growth.

About the role

The Fixed Asset Manager, Global will oversee the company’s global fixed asset and leases portfolio, ensuring proper accounting, reporting, and compliance with corporate policies and accounting standards. This role involves managing the lease evaluation and renewals process and the full lifecycle of fixed assets—from planning to acquisition to disposal—optimizing asset utilization, and supporting capital expenditure forecasting across multiple global locations. As a key member of the finance team, you will contribute to strategic finance initiatives, lead the Fixed Assets team, and partner with cross-functional groups including Finance, Operations, Procurement, Tax, and Legal.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a complete and accurate global fixed asset and lease portfolio with timely and properly classified transactions.
• Ensure accurate financial reporting through effective reconciliations, journal entries, depreciation, amortization, and lease accounting.
• Strengthen processes and internal controls to minimize errors, loss, unauthorized use, and compliance risks.
• Lead and develop the Fixed Assets team, including training, performance management, and succession planning.
• Build strong relationships with global business partners and serve as a trusted finance resource for capital and asset-related decisions.
• Provide reliable capital expenditure insights and forecasts to support leadership in acquisition, replacement, and investment decisions.
• Successfully manage audits and compliance requirements by maintaining organized documentation and responding to auditor requests.
• Optimize asset utilization and lifecycle management to maximize value from company investments.
• Continuously improve systems and processes, leveraging technology and automation for greater efficiency in asset and lease management.
• Operate with accuracy, timeliness, and professionalism in a high-volume, global environment with competing priorities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field. CPA preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of direct experience in fixed asset management or 10 years of experience in accounting overseeing fixed asset management functions.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, fixed asset accounting, and financial reporting standards.
• Experience with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems and fixed asset/lease management software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Visual Lease).

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 401K match with 2-year vesting period
• Bonus potential
• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Paid time off and holidays
• Various work schedules
• Tuition assistance
• Wellness and fitness resources
• Training and development opportunities
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Dynamic culture and people-focused environment

Pay

The salary range for this position is $105,000–$130,000 with potential for an annual bonus.