Manager, Capital Accounting & Fixed Assets

Global Payments; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Payments is seeking a senior accounting professional to lead Capital and Fixed Asset accounting. You will oversee month-end close, capitalization decisions, and reporting, ensuring accuracy of ledgers and compliance with policy.

The role requires 6+ years of related experience, a Bachelor's in accounting, and professional certification (CPA/CMA). You’ll drive process improvements, coordinate system implementations (Oracle Fusion, Planview, ZIP), and partner with cross-functional teams to

Qualifications

• Degree in accounting or related field; experience may substitute.
• Typically 6+ years of experience; 1–2 years in supervision preferred.
• CPA or CMA or equivalent certification.
• Experience with fixed asset processes and automation.
• Exposure to data center investments and cloud platforms.

Responsibilities

• Manage fixed asset and project accounting month-end close.
• Oversee capitalization processes and asset reporting.
• Lead system implementations (Oracle Fusion, Planview, ZIP).
• Develop capitalization policies and procedures.
• Coordinate audits and ensure policy compliance.

Skills

Capital accounting

Fixed asset accounting

Team leadership

Policy development

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Tools

Oracle Fusion

Planview

ZIP system

Job description

Job DescriptionReady to take your career global?Make your mark at one of the biggest names in payments. We are seeking a candidate who can manages the Capital and Fixed Asset Accounting function of the accounting team, ensuring the accuracy and maintenance of the ledger accounts and the resultant financial statements. Develops and implements accounting policies and operations of accounting systems, and financial report preparation. Provides technical expertise and advice to functional or operational areas managers to help them develop revenue and expense budgets, understand financial reports, and manage their financial responsibilities. Plans and coordinates preparation of financial and operating reports. Manages the activities to generate accounting information related to company operations, with the objective of conforming to current legislation and closing deadlines, as well as furnishing information to company administrators to enable the taking of preventive actions.What you’ll ownProvides tactical management for teams and individuals as related to Capital and Fixed Asset accounting to include the following: review of projects to be eligible for capitalization, reporting and analysis, policy review and development, auditing, and coordinating, implementing, and streamlining processes and accounting systems. Monitors departmental requirements to ensure jobs and services are completed and contractual expectations of our clients are met. Facilitates team meetings to address team progression, topic alignments, updates and people issues.Manages fixed asset and project accounting month-end close process. Monitors and streamlines project asset capitalization and fixed asset organization. Deploys action plans to address any negative account variances or discrepancies. Sets up report formats and produces monthly report analysis. Manages the capitalization process and monitors for appropriate compliance and execution accuracy. Secures management approval as needed. Remains updated for all status changes, consults on escalated queries, analysis, procedure changes and approves changes in project status.Analyzes and reviews various work, such as ledger accounts, financial statement analysis, accounting entries, records and reports which are complied by accounting personnel. Supports regulatory reviews as requested to improve accuracy and maintain conformity to process procedures, best practices, policies and or regulations. Researches, analyzes and resolves accounting issues and reports findings. Escalates to upper management when needed.Maintains close interaction with business partners across the company. Advises on new report formats to reflect detail necessary mainly to improve management information and audit trail (e.g., new Capitalization Report). Proposes changes and explains the purpose of the change to standardize processes and reports across teams. Understands workflows, data input, controls and records and identify process improvements.Prepares policy drafts on company standard formats. Identifies and discusses points for review with management including legal regulations and revises the policies accordingly (e.g., Capitalization Policy). Reviews and assists on updates of procedures. Remains updated on policies related to duties (e.g., Capitalization Policy) and replies to escalated queries and/or auditor questions and makes decisions where needed to secure smooth workflow.Participates in leading a team on new system implementations (e.g., Oracle Fusion, Planview, ZIP). Understands systems, and discusses data transfer, data input, workflow, and reports. Prepares presentations and ensures financial needs are met. Initiates, designs, implements, tests and enhances databases.Maximizes automation and efficiency and maintains detailed records.Establishes and maintains relationship with audit. Ensures all accounting principles are adhered to, and provides documentation for operational and financial audits. Addresses audit outcomes on a timely basis.Manages new program implementation, encompassing new products, services, and acquisitions. Manages cross-functional team, solves issues and trains business partners. Establishes processes and procedures within accounting and monitors and troubleshoots daily accounting operations.Not an exhaustive list; other duties as assignedWhat you’ll bringBachelor's DegreeRelevant Experience or Degree in: related field of study from an accredited university is required; however, relevant experience in lieu of a degree may be considered.Typically a minimum of 6 yearsRelated professional experience and prefer a minimum of 1-2 years experience in a supervisory position.It’s a bonus if you haveExposure to data center investments, cloud platforms, and hardware refresh cycles.Experience with large-scale software implementation or digital transformation projects.CPA, CMA, or relevant accounting certification.Experience improving fixed asset processes through automation and data analyticWhat makes a Globalpayer?Globalpayers think like a client, act like an owner and win as one team. We’re curious and innovative – always finding better ways to deliver impact. We empower each other to make decisions, and it’s our passion that drives excellence in everything we set out to do.Does this sound like you? Then you sound like a Globalpayer. Apply now to take your career global.https://jobs.globalpayments.com/en/why-global-payments/benefits/Applicant must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future; We will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa).Diversity and EEO StatementsGlobal Payments is an organization that stands against racism, intolerance and injustice in all its forms — one that respects, honors and celebrates the diversity of our team members and the differences among us. Our commitment to fostering a company culture that values and respects Inclusion and Diversity is steadfast. Standing together as one company, we will continue to work to drive positive change for the communities in which we live and work and stamp out injustice.linkedin.com/in/shonali-r-66744622 -SBEEOC StatementGlobal Payments is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, genetic information, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. The EEO is the Law poster is available here.If you are made a conditional offer of employment and will be working in the United States, you will be required to undergo a drug test. In developing this job description care was taken to include all competencies and requirements needed to successfully perform the position. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for individuals with qualified disabilities both during the hiring process, as well as to allow the individual to perform the essential functions of the job, if hired.Washington Candidates: Click here for information on the Fair Chance Act.