Manager, Fixed Assets, Temp

Major responsibilities for the Fixed Asset Manager include overseeing the management and tracking of the company's fixed assets throughout their lifecycle. This role requires strong analytical skills, people management skills, knowledge of accounting principles and experience working with large volumes of fixed assets data.
This position will report to the Senior Tax Manager and will work closely with other members of the finance organization. This position will serve as the Subject Matter Expert and point of escalation for internal teams on Fixed Asset related matters. This role requires sufficiently strong leadership capabilities and excellent written and communication skills to be able to present to senior finance management.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee all processes related to the tracking, controlling, and disposal of the company’s fixed assets.
• Develop and implement a robust system of controls, procedures, and forms to accurately record fixed assets.
• Manage the review and approval of balance sheet reconciliations to ensure accuracy of the fixed assets register and the calculation of depreciation for all fixed assets in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
• Regularly conduct impairment reviews for intangible assets and actively investigate any potential obsolescence of fixed assets and propose appropriate actions.
• Efficiently analyze fixed asset data as requested by management to support decision-making. Take the lead in managing, modeling, and forecasting depreciation and Capex, providing invaluable insights for strategic decision-making.
• Partner with income tax team to deliver accurate and timely tax depreciation data including bonus depreciation, ensuring compliance and maximizing benefits.
• Manage the preparation of audit schedules related to fixed assets and provide support to internal and external auditors during their inquiries. Serve as a trustworthy representative of the company during any government audits that involve fixed assets.
• Oversee the preparation of property tax returns and ensure compliance with relevant regulations.
• Champion process enhancements in Fixed Assets automation, driving efficiency and accuracy.
• Lead and develop direct reports with timely meaningful written and verbal feedback, and effective coaching and guidance fostering a culture of collaboration, excellence, and innovation.
• Maintain and improve technical competence by keeping up to date on trends, developments, and technical authorities.
• Additional duties as assigned by management.

Scope

• Staff supervision and development: Yes
• Decision Making - Provides data for decision support, drafts policy documents and resolves problems, provides consultation or expert advice, participates in planning business objectives.
• Travel: Up to 5%
• Flex Designation: Anywhere

Education and Experience
Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in accounting, business, finance, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

Years of Experience

• 5 years of professional work experience in asset management, accounting, finance, with 2 years’ experience in a supervisory rol

Skills

• Significant in-depth knowledge in relation to fixed assets of generally accepted accounting principles, tax accounting, and tax law.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Friendly and tactful with the ability to influence others, effectively manage conflict, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage highly sensitive and confidential information, interact at all levels within the organization, and build cross-functional partnerships across the business.
• Must work well in a team environment to achieve goals and initiatives.
• Excellent managerial, organizational and verbal/written communication skills

Physical Requirements
Corporate - Remote - General office environment requiring ability to: *Stand, walk, sit for extended periods of time . *Speak and listen to others in person and over the phone and video conferencing. *Use keyboard and read from computer screen and reports. *The ability to lift up to 15 lbs.

Safety
Must be able to perform this job safely in accordance with standard operating procedures and good manufacturing practices, without endangering the health or safety of self or others.

We’re a 45 year-old, $8 billion national tool retailer with the energy, enthusiasm, and growth potential of a start-up. We have over 1,500 stores in 48 states across the country and are opening several new locations every week. We offer our customers more than 7,000 tools and accessories, from hand tools and generators to air and power tools, from shop equipment to automotive tools. We provide our customers with the right tool for the right job at the right price, always delivering quality and value.

The anticipated rate for this position is $49.50 per hour depending on location, knowledge, skills, education and experience. Associates can accrue paid sick time up to 64 hours per year unless otherwise required by law. The Company observes 100 hours of paid holiday time.