Accounting Manager (Technical Accounting & Fixed Assets)

Vaco

Charlotte, NC

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SKILLS

Accounting, Accounting Close, Analysis Skills, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Automation, Capital Project, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Cloud Computing, Compensation Management, Construction, Continuous Improvement, Cross-Functional, Depreciation, Documentation, English Language, Finance, Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), Financial Reporting, Fixed Asset Management, Fixed Assets, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Hair Styling, Journal Entries, Leadership, Legal, Mentoring, Microsoft Excel, Oracle, Power BI, Process Improvement, Public Accounting, Reconciliation, Reporting Skills, State Laws and Regulations, Strategic Planning, Tax Operations, Technical Accounting, Technical Analysis, Technical Leadership, Technical Research, Technical Support, Time Management, Transportation and Logistics, Treasury

LOCATION

Charlotte, NC

POSTED

Today

Company Overview:
Our client is a leading organization with a revenue of roughly $2 billion, committed to excellence in the transportation and logistics industry. They are highly regarded as a profitable and financially stable organization at the top of their industry.

POSITION SUMMARY:
Our client is seeking a Technical Accounting & Fixed Assets Manager to lead the accounting, reporting, and technical accounting activities supporting a large portfolio of transportation and corporate fixed assets. Reporting within Corporate Accounting, this individual will serve as the subject matter expert for fixed asset accounting while leading technical accounting research, complex accounting analyses, impairment assessments, and internal control initiatives.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a CPA with a strong technical accounting foundation who enjoys balancing complex accounting issues with operational ownership. The role offers significant cross-functional exposure while providing opportunities to modernize processes, leverage automation and AI, and expand into broader controllership responsibilities over time.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Fixed Asset Accounting & Reporting

Lead all monthly fixed asset accounting activities, including capitalization, depreciation, transfers, retirements, impairments, and cost adjustments.
Own the month-end close process for fixed assets, including journal entries, account reconciliations, rollforwards, and financial reporting.
Prepare and present monthly analyses and reporting to accounting leadership and business stakeholders.
Monitor Construction-in-Process (CIP) projects to ensure assets are placed into service timely and accounted for in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
Partner with FP&A, Treasury, Tax, Operations, and other business leaders to provide accurate reporting and accounting support.

Technical Accounting

Serve as the organization's technical accounting resource for fixed asset-related accounting matters, including capitalization versus expense determinations and complex accounting transactions.
Lead annual impairment analyses in accordance with ASC 360 and prepare supporting documentation.
Research emerging accounting guidance, evaluate technical accounting issues, and prepare accounting memorandums supporting complex transactions and accounting conclusions.
Provide accounting guidance to cross-functional business partners on capital projects and strategic initiatives.
Assist with technical accounting projects, new accounting pronouncements, and financial reporting matters impacting the organization.

Controls, AI, Process Improvement & Leadership

Coordinate fixed asset-related audit requests and maintain a strong internal controls environment.
Identify opportunities to improve reporting, controls, automation, and operational efficiency across the fixed asset accounting function.
Champion technology and AI-enabled process improvements that enhance scalability, accuracy, and decision-making.
Supervise, mentor, and develop a Senior Fixed Asset Accountant while fostering accountability and continuous improvement.
Collaborate with Finance leadership on strategic initiatives and future-state process enhancements across the controllership organization.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
Fixed asset accounting experience NOT required. Candidates with strong technical accounting backgrounds and experience in capital-intensive industries are encouraged to apply.
CPA required.

6 years of progressive accounting experience combining public accounting and industry experience.
Strong technical accounting knowledge with experience researching and applying U.S. GAAP.
Experience preparing technical accounting analyses and supporting complex accounting conclusions.
Experience owning month-end close, financial reporting, account reconciliations, and internal controls.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required; Oracle Cloud and Power BI experience are a plus.

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.

EEO Notice

Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.

Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com .

Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal .

Representation Notice

By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.

For residents of Ontario, Canada: Based on Highspring's discussions with its Client, Highspring's understanding is that this position for employment is a current vacancy (either through Highspring as a contractor or with the client directly).

Privacy Notice

Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies.

California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here .
Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here .
Residents of all other states may access our policies here .
Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here .
Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here .

Additionally, submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. More details about Vaco by Highspring's use of AI can be found here ( ). Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase will be conducted by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco by Highspring does not know and cannot opine on if its client's use of AI products in hiring.

Pay Transparency Notice

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:

the individual's skill sets, experience and training;
licensure and certification requirements;
office location and other geographic considerations;
other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.

About the Company

Vaco

Vaco provides expert consulting, permanent placement, executive search and strategic stafﬁng for companies around the world, in the areas of accounting, ﬁnance, technology, healthcare, operations, administration and more. As a premier talent solutions ﬁrm, Vaco connects people to their dream jobs and helps leading companies ﬁnd talent to grow their business. Since its founding in 2002, Vaco has grown to more than 35 ofﬁces across the globe, 700+ employees, more than 3,000 consultants and $450M in revenue. Vaco has been named to Inc. magazine’s list of the fastest-growing private companies for past 11 years and is dedicated to developing long-term relationships, life-long careers and creative client solutions.

COMPANY SIZE

2,500 to 4,999 employees

INDUSTRY

Staffing/Employment Agencies

FOUNDED

2002

WEBSITE

http://www.vaco.com/

Accounting Manager (Technical Accounting & Fixed Assets)

Vaco

Charlotte, NC

About the Company

Vaco

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