This position reports to the Corporate Financial Shared Services Director. The individual in this position will have the responsibility for managing and overseeing all activities and associate responsibilities related to fixed asset accounting in compliance with internal controls and USGAAP on a global basis, including the maintenance and reconciliation of the Fixed Assets accounting system in SAP, capital spending tracking and related reporting.

• Oversee reconciliation of fixed asset subsidiary ledgers to the GL monthly; resolve any resulting discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Design, implement and monitor process to ensure all asset additions, transfers and disposals are appropriately accounted.
• Coordinate efforts to identify and resolve systems or operational issues that affect the company’s fixed asset balances.
• Responsible for developing and maintaining strong working relationships with the locations served under the shared function organization. To this end, train and educate their customers on data relationships, policies/procedures and potential areas of concern.
• Oversee monthly fluctuation analyses on changes in the FA and accumulated depreciation accounts and communicate findings and recommendations to locations that own the assets.
• Prepare tax and reporting schedules and resolve audit issues identified by auditors, prepare depreciation and other fixed asset-related entry adjustments.
• Ensure strict compliance with SOX.
• Prepare supporting tax schedules for income and property tax returns and tracking the company’s capital expenditure against capital requests.
• Coordinate all communication and work with Finance counterparts and Controllers at multiple locations.
• Prepare ad hoc reports for Sr. Management and Corporate as necessary.
• Maintain accurate and current documentation and files. Job Requirements/ Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting preferred and 5+ years work experience in a financial accounting environment. 4+ years management experience.

Analytical Ability – This role requires significant attention to details. Therefore, the candidate should be able to collect, analyze and interpret data to produce accurate reporting. Ability to work with detail to identify errors and root causes of errors, develop workable solutions or alternatives. Ability to continuously improve reporting processes and tools.

Teamwork & Interpersonal Skills – Proven ability to thrive in a team environment and go the ‘extra mile’ if necessary. The candidate should be willing to assist other team members to achieve team goals and objectives, and share learning with other team members.

Communication Skills – Excellent communication, problem solving and organizational skills. Must be comfortable in interacting with others.
Planning and Organization Skills –Must be a meticulous self-starter and have the ability to multi-task to meet tight timelines.

Independent and self driven. Demonstrates assertiveness in pursuing open issues to closure.

Systems Experience – Advanced MS Excel, PowerPoint, Word are a must. SAP, Hyperion Financial Management (HFM), Business Warehouse are desirable.