Accounting Manager, Fixed Assets

Target; Brooklyn Park (MN); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k)

Paid time off / holidays

Job summary

Target is seeking an Accounting Manager to lead the Property Accounting team in overseeing asset records for stores, GSCL, and corporate real estate. You will drive GAAP close processes, ensure SOX controls, and provide insights for strategic decisions.

You will work cross-functionally to support disclosures and reporting, leveraging technology and data to improve efficiency while maintaining a strong controllership mindset.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting (or equivalent).
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally with exposure to capital assets accounting.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP; ASC 360 (PP&E) is preferred.
• Proficiency with large ERP systems (SAP preferred) and advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, formulas).
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently, manage ambiguity, and complete complex workstreams.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end and quarter-end close processes: asset valuation maintenance, journal entries, account reconciliations, financial disclosures, and financial statement support.
• Drive technical accounting assessments and documentation for impairments, write-offs, property dispositions, or capital projects.
• Translate operational activity into accurate financial outcomes and explain drivers to business partners.
• Create clear, actionable reporting to support storytelling across stakeholder levels from peers to executives.
• Champion SOX/internal control execution and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead or contribute to special projects and transformation efforts (automation, data consolidation, etc.).
• Model a controllership mindset with sound judgment and proactive risk management.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

The pay range is $73,000.00 - $132,000.00. Pay is based on several factors which vary based on position. These include labor markets and in some instances may include education, work experience and certifications.

In addition to your pay, Target cares about and invests in you as a team member, so that you can take care of yourself and your family. Target offers eligible team members and their dependents comprehensive health benefits and programs, which may include medical, vision, dental, life insurance and more, to help you and your family take care of your whole selves. Other benefits for eligible team members include 401(k), employee discount, short term disability, long term disability, paid sick leave, paid national holidays, and paid vacation. Find competitive benefits from financial and education to well-being and beyond at https://corporate.target.com/careers/benefits.

About Us

Working at Target means helping all families discover the joy of everyday life. We bring that vision to life through our values and culture. Learn more about Target here.

Finance and Accounting role

Right on pace with Target’s distinctive retail brand, in a role in Target Finance and Accounting, you will be a truly collaborative partner with a seat at the table. You’ll bring your unique point of view, experience, and passion for the work to your team and internal clients. In Finance, you’ll be an integral voice in discussions that lead to Target’s unparalleled shopping experience. Your analysis and recommendations will be directly applied to critical business decisions, from sales to merchandising and beyond. Within Finance, you’ll enjoy the interesting challenges of the competitive retail space. You’ll see your contributions come to life in virtually every area of this dynamic enterprise. And you’ll grow and be challenged in your career while having a healthy balance with life outside of work.

As an Accounting Manager on the Property Accounting team, you’ll lead the accurate and timely accounting of Target’s capital asset portfolio—across stores, global supply chain and logistics (GSCL), and corporate real estate. You’ll oversee complex areas of U.S. GAAP, particularly Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 360 – Property, Plant, and Equipment (PP&E); drive close activities; lead SOX-compliant controls; and generate insights that inform strategic decisions.

In this highly visible role, you will influence the accuracy and integrity of asset records, including asset maintenance and valuations, support financial statement disclosures, and provide key reporting and analysis into results. You’ll collaborate closely with Capital Finance, Construction, Real Estate, Tax, and Properties, while also leveraging technology, data, and automation to improve processes and strengthen outcomes—all while modeling a strong controllership mindset.

Core Responsibilities

• Lead month-end and quarter-end close processes: asset valuation maintenance, journal entries, account reconciliations, financial disclosures, and financial statement support
• Drive technical accounting assessments and documentation for impairments, write-offs, property dispositions, land acquisitions, or other critical assessments impacting property accounting
• Translate operational activity into accurate financial outcomes and help business partners understand key drivers
• Build clear, actionable reporting that supports storytelling across stakeholder levels—from peers to executive leadership
• Champion SOX/internal control execution and continuous improvement initiatives
• Lead or contribute to special projects and transformation efforts (automation, system enhancements, data consolidation, etc.)
• Model a controllership mindset—applying sound judgment, anticipating risk, and proactively shaping outcomes through strong financial and business insight

About You

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (or equivalent)
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally with exposure to capital assets accounting
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP; exposure to or aptitude for ASC 360 (PP&E) is preferred
• Proficiency with large ERP systems (SAP preferred) and advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, formulas)
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Proven ability to work independently, manage ambiguity, and follow through on complex workstreams
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain complex accounting topics to technical and non-technical audiences
• Effective collaborator who can work across teams and functions in a matrixed organization
• A digital-first mindset—comfortable with tools, data, and automation as enablers of more efficient work and better decision-making

Desired Requirements

• Hands-on experience with impairments, fixed asset write-offs, land accounting, depreciation modeling, property dispositions, or capital project accounting
• Background in expense accruals and balance sheet ownership
• Demonstrated ability to develop efficiencies, automate manual work, and lead continuous improvement
• Confidence in storytelling with data—translating numbers into insights for different stakeholder levels
• Naturally curious and seeks to understand the “why” behind the numbers—explores tools, data, and business context to improve outcomes

This position will operate as a Hybrid/Flex for Your Day work arrangement based on Target’s needs. A Hybrid/Flex for Your Day work arrangement means the team member’s core role will need to be performed both onsite at the Target HQ MN location the role is assigned to and virtually, depending upon what your role, team and tasks require for that day. Work duties cannot be performed outside of the country of the primary work location, unless otherwise prescribed by Target. Click here if you are curious to learn more about Minnesota.

Benefits Eligibility

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Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA)

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