Accounting Manager - Fixed Assets, Lease Accounting

Vaco by Highspring; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Vaco by Highspring is looking for an Accounting Manager to oversee fixed assets and lease accounting. This role requires a Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance, CPA preferred, and 7+ years of experience. Responsibilities include leading the accounting for global assets and managing compliance under US GAAP and SOX.

The position offers competitive compensation, career growth opportunities, and a hybrid work environment. Benefits include medical, dental, vision coverage, and a 401(k) retirement plan.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, focused on fixed assets and capital projects.
• Public company and SOX experience required.
• Big 4 or large multinational experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead global accounting for fixed assets and large projects.
• Oversee lease accounting under ASC 842 and IFRS 16.
• Design and maintain SOX-compliant controls.

Skills

Accounting

Financial analysis

ERP Systems

Capital project management

GAAP compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA

Tools

ERP software

Job description

ACCOUNTING MANAGER - FIXED ASSETS & LEASE ACCOUNTING

We are engaged by a rapidly growing global company to fill the role of Accounting Manager. The position offers competitive compensation, opportunities for career growth, strong leadership, a supportive culture, and hybrid flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Lead global accounting for fixed assets and large‑scale capital projects, from project set‑up through capitalization and disposition, in compliance with US GAAP.
• Partner cross‑functionally on capitalization decisions, CIP activity, useful lives, and ROI analysis.
• Oversee global lease accounting under ASC 842 (and IFRS 16 where applicable), including ROU assets, liabilities, and lifecycle events.
• Serve as the primary ERP subject‑matter expert for fixed assets, capital projects, and lease accounting; ensure data integrity across multiple ERPs.
• Design and maintain SOX‑compliant controls; act as lead contact for internal and external audit.
• Support monthly and quarterly close, reconciliations, variance analysis, and fixed asset and lease reporting.
• Provide analytical support for capital approvals, lease‑vs‑buy decisions, and asset optimization initiatives.
• Lead and develop a global fixed asset and lease accounting team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA strongly preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including fixed assets and capital projects.
• Demonstrated experience managing large capital spend portfolios (>$50M annually).
• Public company and SOX experience; Big 4 or large multinational experience preferred.
• Strong ERP experience.
• Lease accounting exposure under ASC 842 preferred.

Seeking Atlanta‑based talent for this opportunity.

Benefits and Compensation

Salary range for this role is disclosed as required by local law. The hire may be eligible for discretionary bonuses. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, and participation in the company’s 401(k) retirement plan.

Equal Opportunity Notice

Highspring LLC (d/b/a Vaco by Highspring) and its affiliates are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, veteran status, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, or political affiliation, as required by applicable law. The company is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to those who need them.