Accounting Manager, Fixed Assets

Target • Brooklyn Park, NC

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Accounting Manager, Fixed Assets role is part of Target's Property Accounting team. This position is responsible for the accurate and timely accounting of Target’s capital asset portfolio, which includes stores, global supply chain and logistics (GSCL), and corporate real estate. The role involves overseeing complex areas of U.S. GAAP, particularly Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 360 – Property, Plant, and Equipment (PP&E). Key responsibilities include driving close activities, leading SOX-compliant controls, and generating insights for strategic decisions. This role influences the accuracy and integrity of asset records, including asset maintenance and valuations, supports financial statement disclosures, and provides key reporting and analysis. Collaboration with Capital Finance, Construction, Real Estate, Tax, and Properties is essential, as is leveraging technology, data, and automation to improve processes and outcomes, all while maintaining a strong controllership mindset.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (or equivalent)
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally with exposure to capital assets accounting
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP; exposure to or aptitude for ASC 360 (PP&E) is preferred
• Proficiency with large ERP systems (SAP preferred) and advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, formulas)
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Proven ability to work independently, manage ambiguity, and follow through on complex workstreams
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain complex accounting topics to technical and non-technical audiences
• Effective collaborator who can work across teams and functions in a matrixed organization
• A digital-first mindset—comfortable with tools, data, and automation as enablers of more efficient work and better decision-making

Nice To Haves

• Hands-on experience with impairments, fixed asset write-offs, land accounting, depreciation modeling, property dispositions, or capital project accounting
• Background in expense accruals and balance sheet ownership
• Demonstrated ability to develop efficiencies, automate manual work, and lead continuous improvement
• Confidence in storytelling with data—translating numbers into insights for different stakeholder levels
• Naturally curious and seeks to understand the “why” behind the numbers—explores tools, data, and business context to improve outcomes

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end and quarter-end close processes: asset valuation maintenance, journal entries, account reconciliations, financial disclosures, and financial statement support
• Drive technical accounting assessments and documentation for impairments, write-offs, property dispositions, land acquisitions, or other critical assessments impacting property accounting
• Translate operational activity into accurate financial outcomes and help business partners understand key drivers
• Build clear, actionable reporting that supports storytelling across stakeholder levels—from peers to executive leadership
• Champion SOX/internal control execution and continuous improvement initiatives
• Lead or contribute to special projects and transformation efforts (automation, system enhancements, data consolidation, etc.)
• Model a controllership mindset—applying sound judgment, anticipating risk, and proactively shaping outcomes through strong financial and business insight

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits and programs (medical, vision, dental, life insurance)
• 401(k)
• Employee discount
• Short term disability
• Long term disability
• Paid sick leave
• Paid national holidays
• Paid vacation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager