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Senior Accounting Manager: Fixed Assets & Lease Accounting
Chicago, IL | Hybrid
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A large, publicly traded North American manufacturer headquartered in downtown Chicago is seeking a Senior Accounting Manager to lead its capital project, fixed asset, and lease accounting functions. The role pairs technical accounting ownership with a strong analytics and automation mandate.
This role suits a CPA who has run a team, knows asset accounting cold, and wants to modernize how the work gets done using data tools.
What You'll Do:
Oversee capital project accounting across CapEx and OpEx, ensuring accurate tracking and US GAAP compliance
Own fixed and intangible asset accounting, including capitalization, depreciation, impairment assessments, and disposals
Lead lease accounting under ASC 842
Partner with project management and finance teams to strengthen capital spend tracking and controls
Support accounts receivable analysis and allowance assessments
Maintain SOX compliance and design internal controls that reduce risk and improve accuracy
Support internal and external audits with clean documentation
Build financial models and automate reporting using Power BI, Power Query, Alteryx, or Python
Improve data governance and system integration to strengthen reporting accuracy
Review financial statements, budgets, forecasts, and variance analysis for your area
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of accounting professionals
Serve as a strategic advisor to senior leadership on capital and asset matters
What We're Looking For:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; Master's preferred
CPA required; CMA or CFA a plus
7+ years of experience in project accounting, fixed assets, lease accounting, or corporate financial reporting, including 3+ years leading a team
Strong technical knowledge of US GAAP, ASC 842, fixed assets, and capital xqrzhdi project accounting
Hands-on experience with data and automation tools such as Power BI, Alteryx, or Python
SAP or similar ERP experience; advanced Excel
Public company experience strongly preferred
Clear communicator who can present financial information to senior management
Why This Role Stands Out:
Leadership seat over a critical accounting function at a large public company
Real mandate to modernize the function through automation and analytics
Broad scope across capital projects, fixed assets, leases, and controls
High visibility to senior finance leadership
Hybrid flexibility in Chicago
Worksite address
chicago, IL, 60290, US
Who can apply
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