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- NB, Canada
- New Market, NB, Canada
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Role: Accounting Lead (Fixed Assets)
Location: New Brunswick, Canada (On-site)
Duration: 3+ months
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Accounting Lead to direct and manage fixed asset accounting projects and operations. In this role, you will lead end-to-end asset lifecycle processes, serve as the cross-functional liaison between Finance, IT, and Operations, and ensure project deliverables align with accounting policies and timelines.
Key Responsibilities
- Project & Process Leadership: Direct projects covering the full fixed asset lifecycle, including asset capitalization, transfers, depreciation, disposals, and account reconciliations.
- Cross-Functional Coordination: Serve as the primary point of contact connecting Finance, Accounting, IT, Operations, and business leadership to drive project alignment and resolve operational roadblocks.
- Project Delivery & Governance: Build and track project schedules, manage cross-team dependencies, document progress, facilitate team meetings, and maintain project governance materials.
- Financial Oversight & Compliance: Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end fixed asset close activities while enforcing strict compliance with internal controls, accounting standards, and regulatory policies.
- Process Optimization: Identify and execute continuous improvement initiatives to enhance fixed asset systems, reporting workflows, and overall operational efficiency.
- Education: Bachelor s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a relevant field.
- Experience: Proven track record in fixed asset accounting combined with practical project management experience.
- Technical Knowledge: Strong command of asset lifecycle accounting standards, capitalization criteria, depreciation methodologies, and financial reporting.
- Systems Proficiency: Hands-on experience with major ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Workday) and proficiency with Microsoft Office tools.
- Core Competencies: Exceptional stakeholder management, project tracking, problem-solving, and written/verbal communication skills.
- We use AI-enabled tools to assist in screening applications based on job-related criteria.
Avanciers Incorporated is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or any other protected characteristic. We are committed to providing accessible employment practices that comply with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).
Important Information for Applicants
- Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted
- Proof of qualifications may be requested
- Background checks may be conducted as part of the hiring process
- Avanciers Incorporated does not use Canadian Social Insurance Numbers (SIN) during the application process
Avanciers Incorporated
www.avanciers.com
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Responsibilities
Lead fixed asset accounting projects across the asset lifecycle, including capitalization, transfers, depreciation, disposals, reconciliations, and period-end close activities. Coordinate Finance, Accounting, IT, Operations, and business stakeholders while managing project schedules, governance, compliance, and process improvements.
Requirements
A bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field is requested, along with proven fixed asset accounting and practical project management experience. Candidates should understand asset lifecycle accounting, capitalization criteria, depreciation methods, and financial reporting, and have experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Workday and Microsoft Office.
Skills
- Fixed Asset Accounting
- Project Management
- Asset Capitalization
- Asset Transfers
- Depreciation
- Asset Disposals
- Account Reconciliation
- Stakeholder Management
- Project Scheduling
- Project Governance
- Financial Reporting
- Internal Controls
- Accounting Standards
- Process Improvement
- ERP Systems
- Microsoft Office
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- Finance & Accounting
- Management & Leadership
- Consulting
Keywords
- Fixed Asset Accounting
- Asset Lifecycle
- Asset Capitalization
- Asset Transfers
- Depreciation
- Asset Disposals
- Account Reconciliation
- Project Management
- Project Scheduling
- Project Governance
- Month-End Close
- Quarter-End Close
- Year-End Close
- Internal Controls
- Accounting Standards
- Regulatory Compliance
- Financial Reporting
- Process Optimization
- Continuous Improvement
- ERP Systems
- SAP
- Oracle
- Workday
- Microsoft Office
- Stakeholder Management