Manager, Fixed Assets

Overview

This position is within the Corporate Accounting group with a focus on overseeing the fixed asset and lease accounting for the portfolio of stores within the Company. This role is seen as a subject matter expert for fixed asset and lease accounting.

Responsibilities

• Create and define Company’s fixed asset and lease processes and policies
• Act as the subject matter expert for fixed asset and lease accounting
• Partner with functional leads within the organization to build open communication channels and best practices within the department
• Analyze and review new leases, as well as changes or amendments to existing leases for accounting impact. Communicate and record entries, as necessary
• Review all journal entries from direct reports related to fixed assets and lease activities as needed in general ledger (lease termination, and tenant improvement allowance, new additions, disposals, depreciation, etc.)
• Review reconciliation performed by direct reports of fixed assets and leases
• 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
• Aid with budget and forecasting functions, as needed
• Oversee the asset retirement obligation calculations for ARO applicable assets
• Work within a SOX-compliant environment and maintain appropriate controls
• Proficient in use of Lease Software (Tango), drive process improvement across lease lifecycle and represent Accounting during new release or functionality testing
• Monitor and address integration process issues between Tango and Workday
• Work directly with the external and internal auditors on any requests

Qualifications

• 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 in the early stages of a high growth business 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 of progressive experience in public or private accounting
• Proven leadership experience and mentoring skills, self starter and team player
• Experience with financial statement preparation, month end close, general ledger, journal entries, reconcilitations, budgeting/forecasting and variance analysis required
• Experience preparing or reviewing SEC filings
• Advanced competency in Excel and proficient with other Microsoft Office suite products
• Experience using ERP and reporting software required (i.e. Workday, Tango)
• Experience in grocery, retail, restaurant industries a plus