Fixed Assets Manager

Burlington Stores; Burlington (NJ); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Associate discount

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Burlington Stores is seeking a Fixed Assets Manager in New Jersey to oversee asset accounting, capitalization, depreciation and controls for PP&E. You will lead a team of four accountants and partner with procurement, finance and operations to ensure accurate asset tracking and reporting.

Responsibilities include managing asset lifecycle, close processes, depreciation budgets, and long-term forecasts for both GAAP and tax books. Strong leadership and ERP experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related field.
• 5+ years of accounting experience with a focus on fixed assets.
• Strong knowledge of accounting standards and fixed asset management principles.
• Proficiency with ERP and financial reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage full lifecycle of fixed assets, including acquisition, capitalization, depreciation, transfers and disposals.
• Reconcile fixed asset subledger with the general ledger.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly and annual fixed asset close processes.
• Prepare depreciation schedules and journal entries.
• Lead and mentor a team of four staff accountants.
• Develop budgets and long-term forecasts for GAAP and tax books.
• Analyze capital expenditures to support financial planning and decision-making.
• Collaborate with procurement, finance and operations to ensure asset accuracy and controls.
• Support internal and external audits with documentation and analysis.
• Enhance internal controls and asset management procedures.

Skills

Fixed asset management

GAAP knowledge

Leadership

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Tools

Oracle Fixed Assets

Oracle Projects

Microsoft Excel

Cognos Analytics

Noetix Views

Job description

Position Overview

The Fixed Assets Manager is responsible for overseeing the organization's fixed asset accounting processes, ensuring accurate tracking, reporting, and compliance with accounting standards and internal policies. This role manages asset capitalization, depreciation, audits, and controls related to property, plant, and equipment (PP&E). This role also includes direct leadership and professional development of a team of four accountants

A Day In The Life

• Manage the full lifecycle of fixed assets, including acquisition, capitalization, depreciation, transfers, and disposals (including GAAP and Federal/State Tax books)

• Maintain and reconcile the fixed asset subledger with the general ledger

• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards and company policies

• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes related to fixed assets

• Prepare and review depreciation schedules and journal entries

• Manage and mentor fixed asset accounting staff

• Prepare annual depreciation budget, monthly forecast projections along with 5- and 10-year projections for both GAAP and tax books

• Analyze capital expenditures and provide reporting to support financial planning and decision-making

• Partner with procurement, finance, and operations teams to ensure proper asset classification and tracking and resolve discrepancies between physical asset inventories and fixed assets ledger

• Support internal and external audits by providing documentation and analysis

• Develop and maintain internal controls and procedures for asset management.

• Leadership

• Lead a team of four Staff Accountants by overseeing workload planning, ensuring timely and accurate deliverables, and maintaining accountability for performance.

• This role also supports the team's professional growth and development in alignment with Burlington's leadership framework.

You'll Come With

Education: Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related field

Experience: 5+ years of accounting experience with a focus on fixed assets

Skills and Abilities

• Strong knowledge of accounting standards and fixed asset management principles

• Experience with ERP systems (Oracle Fixed Assets, Oracle Projects preferred)

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools such as Cognos Analytics and Noetix Views

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy

• Effective communication and leadership abilities

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Come join our team. You're going to like it here!

You will enjoy competitive wages, flexible hours, and an associate discount. Burlington's benefits package includes medical, dental and vision coverage including life and disability insurance. Full-time associates are also eligible for paid time off, paid holidays and a 401(k) plan. We are a rapidly growing brand and provide a variety of training and development opportunities so our associates can grow with us. Our teams work hard and have fun together! Burlington associates make a difference in the lives of customers, colleagues, and the communities where we live and work every day. Burlington Stores, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity.

Individual pay decisions will be based on a variety of factors, such as but not limited to, qualifications, education, job-related skills, relevant experience, and geographic location.

Min-Mid $95,000.00 - $125,000.00

Posting Number R102909

Location New Jersey-Burlington

Address 1830 Route 130 North

Zip Code 08016

Pay Rate Salaried

Career Site Category Corporate

Position Category Accounting

Job Type Full-Time

Remote Type Hybrid

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