Manager, Fixed Assets

Sprouts Farmers Market•Phoenix, AZ

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is part of the Corporate Accounting group and oversees the Company’s fixed asset accounting. The role serves as the subject matter expert for fixed assets, provides guidance and reviews the work of direct reports, maintains strong internal controls, and drives process improvements. The position is located in Phoenix, Arizona, follows a hybrid schedule with in-office work Tuesday through Thursday, and reports directly to the Sr. Director, Accounting. The manager defines fixed asset processes and policies, reviews fixed asset journal entries, reconciliations, and reporting, and works with Facilities on construction in progress and asset transfers to stores. The role also supports budget and forecasting activities, works in a SOX-compliant environment, coordinates with internal and external auditors, and develops staff.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
At least five years of experience in a Fixed Asset department, including at least two years leading the department.
Proven leadership experience and mentoring skills; self-starter and team player.
Strong understanding of US GAAP and internal controls.
Experience with financial statement preparation, month-end close, general ledger, journal entries, reconciliations, budgeting and forecasting, and variance analysis.
Advanced competency in Excel and proficiency with other Microsoft Office suite products.
Ability to lead a team in a fast-paced, high-volume environment with an emphasis on accuracy and timeliness.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with all levels of the organization.
Exceptional analytical, problem-identification, and problem-solving skills.
Strong accounting principles knowledge and initiative to remain current on accounting and regulatory changes.
Ability to remain up to date on current GAAP guidance and partner with Financial Reporting and Accounting management on technical accounting questions.
Excellent documentation, research, resolution, and data-analysis skills.
Organized and extremely detail-oriented.
Accountability for achieving results, initiative to act without direct supervision, willingness to act beyond formal job responsibilities, and ability to set high expectations for self and others.

Nice To Haves

CPA designation.
Experience with a high-growth business or the retail industry.
Experience with Workday or ServiceChannel.
Experience in grocery, retail, or distribution.

Responsibilities

Create and define the Company’s fixed asset processes and policies.
Act as the subject matter expert for fixed asset accounting.
Establish working relationships with external departments to foster communication about changes and guidance triggers.
Partner with functional leads across the organization to build departmental best practices.
Review direct reports’ journal entries for fixed asset activities, including additions, disposals, and depreciation.
Review fixed asset reconciliations performed by direct reports.
Work with the Facilities team to ensure construction in progress and transfers of assets to stores are timely and appropriate.
Review period-end and quarter-end fixed asset and construction-in-progress reporting for management and financial reporting.
Assist with budgeting and forecasting.
Work within a SOX-compliant environment and maintain appropriate controls.
Work directly with external and internal auditors on requests.
Develop staff and monitor their work output.

Benefits

Competitive pay.
Sick time plan.
Vacation accrual plan.
Opportunities for career growth.
15% discount for the employee and one other family member in the household on purchases at Sprouts.
Flexible schedules.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match.
Company-paid life insurance.
Contests and appreciation events.
Performance-based bonus, subject to eligibility requirements.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage, subject to eligibility requirements.
Health Savings Account with company match, subject to eligibility requirements.
Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care, subject to eligibility requirements.
Company-paid short-term disability coverage, subject to eligibility requirements.
Paid parental leave for mothers and fathers, subject to eligibility requirements.
Paid holidays, subject to eligibility requirements.
DailyPay access for eligible employees, allowing transfer of earned pay before payday at no extra cost.