Accounting Manager, Property Accounting - Fixed Assets

Target • Brooklyn Park, MN

93d • $71,000 - $128,000

About The Position

Working at Target means helping all families discover the joy of everyday life. We bring that vision to life through our values and culture. In a role in Target Finance and Accounting, you will be a truly collaborative partner with a seat at the table. You'll bring your unique point of view, experience and passion for the work to your team and internal clients. As an Accounting Manager on the Property Accounting team, you'll lead the accurate and timely accounting of Target's capital asset portfolio—across stores, global supply chain and logistics (GSCL), and corporate real estate. You'll oversee complex areas of U.S. GAAP, particularly Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 360 - Property, Plant, and Equipment (PP&E); drive close activities; lead SOX-compliant controls; and generate insights that inform strategic decisions. In this highly visible role, you will influence the accuracy and integrity of asset records, including asset maintenance and valuations, support financial statement disclosures, and provide key inputs to forecasting and internal reporting. You'll collaborate closely with Capital Finance, Construction, Tax, and Properties, while also leveraging technology, data, and automation to improve processes and strengthen outcomes—all while modeling 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, which may include medical, vision, dental, life insurance and more
• 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: Mid Level
• Industry: General Merchandise Retailers
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree