Fixed Asset Accounting Systems Lead

Vaco by Highspring; Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is looking for a Fixed Asset Accounting Systems Lead in Trenton, New Jersey. This role serves as a bridge between Plant Accounting and IT, overseeing PowerPlan implementations and ensuring data integrity and compliance. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in system implementations, advanced Excel skills, and strong attention to detail. This role also requires collaboration with various stakeholders in finance and operations, making it critical for operational efficiency within the organization.

Qualifications

• Strong technical and analytical capabilities are essential.
• Experience with system implementations, upgrades, and troubleshooting is necessary.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, including macros and VBA.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support PowerPlan implementations and enhancements.
• Act as primary subject matter expert for fixed asset systems.
• Translate business requirements into technical specifications.

Skills

Strong technical and analytical capabilities

Extensive experience with system implementations

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

Advanced data analytics capabilities

Strong attention to detail

Experience with SQL

Education

Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of relevant experience

Master's degree with 6+ years of relevant experience

Tools

PowerPlan

Maximo

Workday

Microsoft BI dashboards

Job description

Fixed Asset Accounting Systems Lead

Our client is seeking a Fixed Asset Accounting Systems Lead to serve as the bridge between Plant Accounting and Information Technology, driving the implementation, enhancement, and ongoing support of fixed asset systems. This role is highly hands‑on and plays a critical part in ensuring data integrity, compliance, and operational efficiency across PowerPlan and its integrations with upstream systems. This is an ideal opportunity for a technically strong accounting systems professional who enjoys leading projects, improving processes, and working closely with IT and business partners.

Key Responsibilities

Systems & Project Leadership

• Lead and support PowerPlan implementations, upgrades, enhancements, integrations, and ongoing maintenance
• Maintain and troubleshoot integrations between PowerPlan and upstream systems such as Maximo
• Serve as the key business partner to IT, external vendors, and the internal project management office
• Act as the primary subject matter expert for fixed asset systems, providing first‑line support and guidance

User Acceptance Testing & Documentation

• Design, create, execute, and maintain UAT test scripts and use cases
• Participate hands‑on in testing, cutover, and deployment of upgrades and enhancements
• Create and maintain detailed desktop procedures and process documentation

Business & IT Collaboration

• Translate accounting and plant business requirements into clear, actionable technical requirements
• Evaluate the impact of enterprise system changes on fixed asset accounting
• Ensure no business requirements are lost in translation during IT system implementations

Process Improvement & Leadership

• Provide day‑to‑day guidance and leadership to team members
• Champion continuous improvement, change management, and special projects
• Maintain and update relevant policies and procedures
• Communicate effectively with finance, operations, and executive leadership

Data & Analytics

• Use SQL, Excel, and BI tools to analyze data, troubleshoot issues, and support reporting
• Support system audits, reconciliations, and compliance needs

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong technical and analytical capabilities
• Extensive experience with system implementations, upgrades, maintenance, and troubleshooting
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including macros and VBA
• Advanced data analytics capabilities
• Ability to work at both a strategic leadership level and a detailed, hands‑on level
• Strong attention to detail
• Knowledge of regulated utilities operations and accounting
• Experience with Microsoft BI dashboards
• Experience working with SQL

Preferred Systems Experience

• PowerPlan (Fixed Asset System)
• Maximo (Work Management System)
• Workday (ERP)

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of relevant experience, or Master's degree with 6+ years of relevant experience

Compensation and Benefits

Determining compensation for this role depends upon a wide array of factors including skill sets, experience, training, licensure and certifications, office location, and other business‐and‐organizational needs. Salary range for the role is noted in this posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan.