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Manager, Capital Accounting

Summary

The Manager, Capital Accounting oversees the accounting function for the company's capital expenditures, mainly capitalized software projects, ensuring financial records are accurate and compliant with GAAP rules.Key responsibilities include direct supervision of capital accounting team members, managing capitalized asset lifecycles (capitalization, depreciation, disposal), preparing and reviewing financial reports, account analysis and reconciliations, and collaborating with internal and external auditors, project managers, and other teams to maintain financial integrity for capital projects.Essential Functions

Capitalized Asset Management: 

Supervise the capital accounting team to track and manage all capitalized assets, including process and qualification for capitalization, depreciation, retirements, and disposals. 

Ensure timely depreciation of assets placed in production.

Financial Reporting: 

Prepare and review capital financial reports, project financial reports, and manage month-end close activities for capital accounts. 

Research, analyze and resolve accounting issues and report findings. Escalate to upper management when needed.

Discuss with finance partners and executive management status of projects and fluctuations in actuals.

Reconciliation & Analysis: 

Perform, review and document in-depth analysis of capital accounts and reconcile general ledger accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness. 

Compliance & Audits: 

Ensure compliance with financial accounting principles (GAAP) and relevant federal and state regulations and support internal and external audits related to capital expenditures and projects. 

Supports financial and audit reviews as requested.

Project Financial Oversight: 

Collaborate with project managers to ensure accurate financial tracking, recording, and reporting for all capital projects. 

Coordinate, lead, participate in meetings with team, business and Finance counterparts.

Team Management: 

Direct oversight and management of capital accounting team members. 

Process Improvement: 

Identify, research, and implement solutions to streamline financial processes and improve internal controls within capital accounting functions. 

Other projects as assigned.

Core Competencies

Detail and results OrientedFlexible, work well under pressureCritical and analytical thinkingStrong interpersonal skillsCustomer focused; positive attitudeExcellent planning and organizational skillsUnderstanding of GAAP rules for CAPEX vs OPEX projects

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and CPA CertificationMinimum of 8 years of accounting experience including minimum of 4 years experience in a supervisory positionKnowledge of software development guidance from an accounting standpointExperience in a fast pace accounting department of a large public corporationSkilled in developing detailed documentation and communicating financial information and resultsAble to manage multiple team members, multiple work streams and competing deadlinesAble to work independently on their assignments and collaborate with the team for the overall goals / responsibilities of the team and organization.Able to problem solve and research.Effective communication skills to interact via email and meetings with the business to qualify software projects.Make quick decisions and know when to escalate to senior management.Strong understanding of financial accounting principles (GAAP) and accounting guidance.Proficient in Microsoft Office (i.e., Word, Excel and PowerPoint)

Preferred QualificationsExperience with Oracle Financial software preferred

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