Accounting Manager - Capex and Financial Analytics

Harris Teeter; Matthews (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading grocery retailer is seeking an Accounting Manager for CAPEX and Financial Analytics. The role involves managing capital expenditure processes, developing financial models, and leading a team of financial professionals. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance and experience in analytics and leadership within capital-intensive environments.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of progressive finance experience in analytics, project accounting, or FP&A.
• 2+ years in a leadership/supervisory capacity.
• Experience in fast-paced, capital-intensive environments.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage capital expenditure processes.
• Oversee vendor payment processing.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of financial professionals.

Skills

Analytical skills

Team leadership

Financial modeling

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Oracle Financials

COUPA

Job description

Accounting Manager - Capex and Financial Analytics

The Manager, CAPEX and Financial Analytics is a strategic leadership role responsible for managing capital expenditure planning, enterprise-level financial analytics, expense payables oversight. The role requires a high level of technical and analytical acumen to develop scalable, data-driven models that drive strategic business outcomes.

Responsibilities:

• Direct and manage capital expenditure (CAPEX) processes including forecasting, project tracking, capitalization, disposals, and closeouts in alignment with budget and strategic goals.
• Oversee Oracle project accounting system for accurate CAPEX project submission, data hygiene, and lifecycle management.
• Partner with Real Estate, Technology, and Operations to ensure labor and materials are correctly assigned to capital projects and forecasted accurately.
• Monitor intercompany activity related to depreciation, property tax, and construction in progress (CIP).
• Develop and implement financial models (e.g., cost-benefit analysis, forecast models) using modeling and analytical tools, to evaluate the ROI of capital investments and optimize resource allocation.
• Design automated dashboards to provide periodic insights for stakeholders across finance and operations.
• Introduce KPI measurement tools to evaluate performance of capital initiatives and payables efficiency.

Expense Payables:

• Oversee vendor disposition and payment processing through COUPA and manual systems, ensuring timeliness, accuracy, policy compliance and alignment with contracts.
• Serve as the primary liaison with internal and external audit teams; facilitate development of audit responses and track action items.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a diverse team of financial professionals to support company growth, process improvement, and analytics maturity.
• Promote a data-driven culture by teaching and encouraging analytical thinking and technology adoption within the team and across departments.
• Partner with executive leadership to deliver financial presentations and recommendations that impact enterprise-level decision-making.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Collaborate with stakeholders in Operations, Real Estate, Supply Chain, IS, and HR to align capital plans with strategic objectives and resource availability.
• Serve as a subject matter expert and project manager on corporate-level initiatives related to cost optimization, budgeting, and long-range planning.
• Drive continuous improvement by streamlining financial processes and enhancing efficiency.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• 3+ years of progressive finance experience in analytics, project accounting, or FP&A
• 2+ years in a leadership/supervisory capacity with a strong focus on mentoring and cross-functional leadership
• Experience in fast paced, capital-intensive environments (retail, manufacturing, logistics preferred)

Preferred Technical Skill Set:

• Modeling & Analytics Tools: Advanced Microsoft Excel, Power BI, Essbase
• ERP Systems: Oracle Financials (GL, CAPEX, AR/AP), COUPA
• Data Management: Experience with building and maintaining relational databases, ensuring data integrity and automation

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.