Strategic Accounting Manager: Fixed Assets & Leases

Milestone Equipment Leasing; Saint Charles (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Milestone Equipment Leasing seeks an experienced accounting leader to oversee fixed asset and lease accounting, partnering with senior leadership to drive strategic decisions. You'll mentor a team of senior accountants, improve systems, and help build future talent through succession planning, while guiding budgeting, forecasting, and close cycles.

This role requires hands-on leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to deliver accurate financial insights to optimize capital

Qualifications

• 7+ years of direct accounting or finance experience.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Detail-oriented with excellent follow-up.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Navision experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop a team of senior accountants, fostering accountability and continuous improvement.
• Oversee fixed asset and lease accounting activities for the equipment leasing business.
• Partner with operations and leadership to identify risks, challenges and opportunities.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning with operational leadership.
• Prepare management reporting and KPI analyses for leadership.
• Support cash flow forecasting, working capital analysis, and FP&A activities.
• Assist with audits and special projects including ad hoc reports.

Skills

Leadership

Excel skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Navision

Job description

Milestone Equipment Leasing seeks an experienced accounting leader to oversee fixed asset and lease accounting, partnering with senior leadership to drive strategic decisions. You'll mentor a team of senior accountants, improve systems, and help build future talent through succession planning, while guiding budgeting, forecasting, and close cycles.

This role requires hands-on leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to deliver accurate financial insights to optimize capital