Supervisor Occupancy amp Fixed Asset Accounting

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The SUPERVISOR, OCCUPANCY & FIXED ASSET ACCOUNTING oversees the Fixed Accounting function. This individual will be required to challenge and develop their direct report through stretch goals and objectives, projects, initiatives, and interaction with key stakeholders. Oversees and manages day-to-day operations and month-end, quarter-end, year-end close responsibilities. Supports other responsibilities assigned as needed for financial close and reporting. Evaluate new methods or procedures to improve close procedures and daily operations.

 

REPORTS TO:  Manager, Property Accounting

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

*Demonstrate high level of systems knowledge with an ability to understand information from multiple financial systems (Lawson, Service Channel, PowerPivot, Microsoft Access, Oracle FCCS, OnBase, Oracle ARCS, etc.) and will possess the analytical skills to match data between systems *Must have an in-depth understanding of accounting principles related to the property accounting *Provides oversight for the fixed asset accounting, including assessment of capitalization criteria for software development projects *Understands, reviews, and approves journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations for fixed asset accounting *Monitor capital projects and work with business partners on timely and accurate reporting of CIP *Directly supervises one direct report and coordinates with business partners across the organization *Ability to execute change management within the function, across the business, and with external customers focusing on system enhancements, electronic solutions, and enhanced KPIs *Required to present management recommendations based on analytical data to key stakeholders throughout the business *Prepare external reporting schedules required as support for quarterly annual fillings and assist with auditor fixed asset inquires *Ability to perform ad hoc fixed asset/CIP analysis request by management *Identify opportunities to automate general ledger activities and improve processes

REQUIRED SKILLS:

*Strong analytical and organizational skills *Ability to research and summarize technical accounting topics *Ability to drive, both internal and external business partners, to solutions on operational and project-based issues *Present excellent leadership, communication, organization, and analytical skills *Ability to interact and drive change across multiple areas, as well as multi-task several projects and initiatives in a changing environment *Ability to identify inefficiencies, recommend, and implement solutions to improve operations *Able to analyze business trends and KPIs to improve operational efficiencies *Ability to work well in a team environment as well as work independently *Ability to work under moderate supervision to determine and develop approaches and solutions to complex problems *Detail-oriented *Advanced level skill in Microsoft Excel

COMPETENCIES:

SETTING GOALS - Creates and follow effective plans. Anticipates risks, creates contingency plans. Aligns plans with goals. Allocates adequate resources. Accepts and supports change. Willing to take risks and suggests new ideas, approaches. Takes initiative. Seeks out learning activities.

 

WORKING WITH OTHERS - Clearly articulates own, other's goals. Promotes a team atmosphere by demonstrating humility and respect. Builds effective relationships, relates well to others. Delivers and responds to feedback in a constructive manner. Considers multiple perspectives. Handles conflict, pressure, uncertainty and adapts independently. Meets commitments. Dedicated to working with business partners on their expectations.

 

GETTING RESULTS - Personally accountable for work performance targets and achieving results. Prioritizes well. Anticipates and handles obstacles effectively. Makes good, timely decisions. Can simply and process complex problems. Understands underlying issues and addresses root causes. Meets deadlines, works until finished.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

EXPERIENCE:

*4+ years of experience in accounting with more recent experience with capitalization accounting standards

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

*Retail and public accounting experience a plus

EDUCATION:

*Bachelor's degree in Accounting; CPA preferred; MBA a plus

Company info

DSW, Inc.
Website : http://www.dsw.com