Manager, Fixed Asset Accounting

Sun Communities - Southfield, MI

Full-time - Manager

Southfield, MI

Real Estate

About the position

The Manager, Fixed Asset Accounting will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of fixed asset accounting, which includes managing the additions, recording, tracking, depreciation, and disposal of fixed assets. This role requires a deep understanding of accounting principles and strong analytical skills, as well as the ability to effectively manage processes and procedures related to fixed assets. The position is critical in ensuring that the company's fixed asset accounting is accurate and compliant with relevant regulations and standards. In this role, the manager will coordinate team member selection and development, ensuring that all team members comply with appropriate policies and procedures. The manager will also adhere to the Suns Timekeeping Policy by reviewing, verifying accuracy, approving, and submitting the time recorded by direct reports. Additionally, the manager will partner with Team Relations on team member counseling and make recommendations for termination when appropriate. Conducting performance reviews and recommending compensation adjustments will also be part of the responsibilities. The manager will assist with the preparation of annual budgets and monitor month-end close progress to ensure that deadlines are met. They will develop, implement, and maintain a balance sheet reconciliation process, identifying process improvements in the accounting process and playing a key role in current improvement initiatives. The manager will review month-end journal entries and supporting documents to ensure accuracy and assist senior management with addressing issues related to the monthly financial operating results, providing analysis of actual versus budget variances. Daily interactions with team members throughout the company will be necessary to discuss new transactions and resolve accounting issues as they arise. The manager will also develop and maintain various accounting policies and procedures as necessary and build relationships with key external parties, including internal and external auditors. Other duties may be assigned as needed.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of fixed asset accounting including additions, recording, tracking, depreciation, and disposal.
• Coordinate team member selection and development, ensuring compliance with policies and procedures.
• Review, verify accuracy, approve, and submit direct report(s) time recorded according to Suns Timekeeping Policy.
• Partner with Team Relations on team member counseling and termination recommendations when appropriate.
• Conduct team member performance reviews and recommend compensation adjustments.
• Assist with the preparation of annual budgets.
• Monitor month-end close progress to ensure deadlines are met.
• Develop, implement, and maintain balance sheet reconciliation process.
• Identify process improvements in the accounting process and participate in improvement initiatives.
• Review month-end journal entries and supporting documents for accuracy.
• Assist senior management with addressing issues related to monthly financial operating results and provide analysis of actual vs. budget variances.
• Perform ad hoc analysis to support the monthly management reporting process and enforce internal controls over financial reporting.
• Interact daily with team members to discuss new transactions and resolve accounting issues.
• Develop and maintain various accounting policies and procedures as necessary.
• Build and maintain relationships with key external parties including internal and external auditors.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Accounting, or related field (Required)
• Master's Degree in Business, Accounting, or related field (Preferred)
• 6 years accounting experience with financial statement responsibility
• 3 years public accounting experience
• 2 years supervisory experience
• 6 months prior public accounting and/or experience at an international company with multiple entities
• 6 months consolidation and foreign currency translation experience
• Excellent analytical and communication skills
• Knowledge of and proficiency in U.S. GAAP
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Advanced computer proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel, as well as the ability to use email and internet.

Nice-to-haves

• Master's Degree in Business, Accounting, or related field (Preferred)

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical and Prescription coverage with 4 plan options
• Comprehensive Dental and Vision Plans
• On-Site Fitness Center with Free Personal Training & Group Fitness Classes
• Voluntary Health and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts
• Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance and Dependent Life
• Short and Long-Term Disability Coverage
• 401(k) Plan with Sun matching contribution
• Employee Assistance Program
• Identity Theft Insurance
• Legal Assistance Plan
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement program
• Vacation RV Site Discounts for team members
• Team Member Perks & Discounts program
• Up to six weeks of paid parental leave
• Paid Time Off including ten holidays, vacation, personal, sick time, bereavement and pay for jury duty