Corporate Accounting Manager

Join a hidden gem in the Midwest with a reputation for stability, thoughtful growth, and a people‑first culture. This organization offers rare long‑term benefits—including a pension plan—and invests in modern systems, process excellence, and employee development.

We’re seeking a Corporate Accounting Manager to lead the Fixed Asset Accounting function and serve as a key partner across Finance, Operations, Tax, and FP&A. This role owns the capital asset lifecycle—policy, capitalization, depreciation, CIP, disposals, impairment, and asset reporting—while guiding a small team and supporting broader corporate accounting activities.

You’ll thrive here if you love building repeatable processes, tightening controls, mentoring talent, and partnering with the business on high‑impact capital projects.

• Lead end‑to‑end fixed asset accounting across multiple entities and locations.
• Own capitalization policies (GAAP/ASC 360 & ASC 842 interfaces) and maintain the fixed asset subledger.
• Oversee CIP (construction‑in‑progress): project setup, spend tracking, in‑service transfers, and timely capitalization.
• Manage depreciation methods/lives, disposals, retirements, and impairment assessments.
• Partner with Operations/Engineering/IT to validate asset tagging, location, and project closeouts.
• Coordinate annual physical inventory and periodic asset verification.
• Prepare monthly/quarterly fixed asset and CIP roll forwards, dashboards, and variance analysis.
• Drive process automation and system enhancements (e.g., subledger, workflow, reporting).

• Lead or support month‑end/quarter‑end close activities (journal entries, reconciliations, flux analysis).
• Maintain strong internal controls and documentation; support SOX/testing as applicable.
• Prepare audit‑ready schedules and manage requests for external auditors.
• Support technical accounting reviews related to capital projects, leases, impairments, and asset disposals.

• Collaborate with FP&A on capex outlook, depreciation forecasting, and scenario modeling.
• Partner with Tax on fixed asset and property tax reporting; ensure data integrity for filings.
• Support Facilities/Operations with capital project governance and ROI tracking.
• Provide training to project owners on policies, spend coding, and closeout expectations.
• Lead and develop 1–3 accounting professionals; set priorities, coach, and provide growth paths.
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and service to internal stakeholders.

• Bachelor’s in Accounting or Finance required; CPA strongly preferred.
• 6–10+ years of progressive accounting experience with significant fixed asset/CIP exposure.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP (ASC 360; familiarity with ASC 842 and lease‑to‑asset interfaces a plus).
• Hands‑on experience with fixed asset subledgers and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, Infor, or similar).
• Proven track record building policies, controls, and analytics for the capital asset lifecycle.
• Excellent Excel/analysis skills; experience with reporting/visualization tools a plus.
• Prior leadership or mentoring experience; comfortable managing priorities and deadlines across multiple stakeholders.
• Manufacturing, distribution, or capital‑intensive industry experience preferred.
• Ownership & Accountability:
  You build durable processes and follow through.
• Business Partnership:
  You translate accounting into actionable insights for non‑finance teams.
• Problem Solving:
  You simplify ambiguity and automate the repetitive.
• Communication:
  Clear, concise, and persuasive—written and verbal.
• Change Leadership:
  You lead upgrades, migrations, and process improvements with calm and confidence.

• Pension plan plus comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, HSA/FSA, 401(k) with match).
• Hybrid flexibility and supportive leadership.
• Stable company with long‑term career paths and meaningful impact on capital strategy.
• Culture of integrity, respect, and practical innovation.

• Bonus:
  Annual performance incentive

• Hybrid work with on‑site presence in Pleasant Prairie, WI for team collaboration, audits, inventories, and key meetings.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need.