Senior Accounting Manager (Fixed Assets/CPA)

Company Overview

We are located in Irvine, CA and we are a very reputable and well known company in the food and beverage industry. We have a phenomenal benefits package and company culture, widely recognized for being a great place to work!

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Accounting Manager with deep expertise in fixed assets and a current CPA license to lead the fixed asset accounting function and related general ledger activities. This role will manage capitalization, depreciation, disposals, reconciliations, and reporting to ensure GAAP compliance, support month-end close, and provide technical accounting guidance across the company. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who can improve processes, drive controls, and partner with finance, tax and external auditors.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the full fixed asset lifecycle: capitalization, depreciation, revaluation, transfers, impairments, and disposals across multiple entities and systems.
• Manage monthly, quarterly and annual fixed asset accounting close activities to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting and adherence to GAAP.
• Prepare, review and reconcile fixed asset sub-ledgers to the general ledger; investigate and resolve reconciling items promptly.
• Develop and maintain fixed asset policies, procedures and internal controls (including SOX) to mitigate risk and ensure compliance.
• Provide technical accounting expertise for capital project accounting, lease accounting (ASC 842) impacts on assets, and other complex transactions.
• Coordinate and support external and internal audits, including providing schedules, supporting documentation and responding to auditor requests.
• Supervise, mentor and develop a small team of accountants; assign work, set priorities and perform performance reviews.
• Collaborate with AP/AR, tax, treasury, operations and IT to ensure integrated processes for asset tracking, capital expenditures and invoice processing.
• Maintain and administer fixed asset systems (Oracle, Sage or other FA modules); lead system enhancements, upgrades and process automation initiatives.
• Prepare detailed fixed asset analyses and disclosures for month-end, quarter-end and year-end financial statements and footnotes.
• Partner with capital project managers and real estate (CoStar) teams to ensure accurate tracking and valuation of property and leasehold improvements.
• Drive process improvements and efficiencies in reconciliations, asset reporting, and close activities; develop standardized templates and KPIs.

Qualifications

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) required.
• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance or related field; advanced degree or additional certifications a plus.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience with a strong emphasis on fixed assets and general ledger accounting; prior Accounting Manager or senior accountant experience required.
• Demonstrated experience with fixed asset accounting systems and ERP platforms (Oracle and/or Sage preferred).
• Solid knowledge of US GAAP, fixed asset accounting standards and lease accounting (ASC 842) principles.
• Proven ability to prepare, review and reconcile complex account reconciliations and support month-end close.
• Experience working with Big 4 firms or large external auditors is a plus.
• Familiarity with AP/AR processes, capital project accounting, and tax basis adjustments preferred.
• Experience with CoStar or real estate/property management data and integration is a plus.
• Strong leadership, communication and cross-functional collaboration skills; experience supervising and developing staff.
• Advanced Excel skills and comfort with process automation, reporting tools and system improvements.
• High attention to detail, strong analytical mindset, excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.

Benefits

• Bonus: 8% (paid out quarterly)
• Full Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) & Profit Sharing (minimum ~4% upwards of discretionary ~8% based on company performance)
• Annual Merit increases (~4-7% annually for 75 years straight!)
• Gym Membership Discounts