Accounting Manager

Foundation Building Materials

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to lead a team of five accounting professionals, with a strong focus on lease accounting and fixed assets. This role will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring compliance with applicable accounting standards (ASC 842), and maintaining accurate financial reporting related to leases and capital assets. The ideal candidate is both technically strong and an effective people leader who can drive process improvements and maintain a high standard of accuracy. At FBM we believe in doing business with integrity and being the Company of Choice for both our customers and our team.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA strongly preferred)
6–10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including management experience
Strong expertise in lease accounting (ASC 842 required)
Solid experience with fixed asset accounting and asset lifecycle management
Proven experience managing and developing a team
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and internal controls
Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Strong communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally
Experience in a mid- to large-size organization

Nice To Haves

Public accounting experience (a plus)
Background in process improvement or system implementations

Responsibilities

Manage, mentor, and develop a team of accounting staff, providing ongoing guidance, training, and performance feedback
Foster a high-performing, collaborative environment and support professional growth
Directly supervise a team of accounting professionals, including assigning work, setting priorities, and evaluating performance
Participate in hiring, promotion, disciplinary action, and termination decisions, or provide recommendations that are given particular weight
Oversee all aspects of lease accounting, including recognition, measurement, and ongoing compliance with ASC 842
Partner with cross-functional teams (FP&A, Operations, Legal) to ensure completeness and accuracy of lease data
Lead month-end and year-end close activities related to lease accounting
Ensure accurate accounting and reporting for fixed assets, including capitalization, depreciation, disposals, and reconciliations
Manage fixed asset subledger and support related close activities
Make decisions regarding accounting treatment, process design, and issue resolution with minimal supervision
Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules
Ensure timely and accurate completion of month-end and year-end close processes
Maintain and enhance internal controls and accounting processes
Ensure compliance with company policies and applicable accounting standards
Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules, documentation, and responding to auditor inquiries
Identify opportunities for process improvements and system enhancements to drive efficiency and accuracy
Evaluate and implement improvements to accounting processes, controls, and systems
Partner with cross-functional leaders to resolve business and accounting issues impacting financial results
Perform other duties as assigned to support Accounting and corporate objectives