Corporate Accounting Manager - Global Fixed Assets

ViaSat • Full Time • Carlsbad, California, United States • 1w ago

The day-to-day

Lead a team that will be responsible for the monthly close of the fixed asset module, as well as the preparation/review of monthly journal entries, depreciation and reconciliations
Play a key role in providing assistance to our external auditors and support our SOX controls and testing
Ensure the accuracy of our property tax returns for multiple states
Leverage your accounting expertise in the assessment of potential capital purchases to ensure items are in compliance with the company’s acquisition policies, budget and GAAP
Be responsible for capitalization and tracking of fixed assets and managing periodic fixed asset cycle counts

What you'll need

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration (Accounting) or related field
5+ years of related experience
Strong experience with a Big 4 public accounting firm
Experience leading and managing a team
Solid understanding of GAAP, financial statements and accounting theory
Highly organized driven individual with drive and propensity to grow within the organization
Self-directed with outstanding communication skills working in team environment
Proven track record of successful process improvement initiatives
ERP system experience (Oracle and SAP preferred) in a high volume environment
US Citizenship required
CPA required

What will help you on the job

3+ years related experience in capital accounting maintaining and reconciling fixed asset sub-ledgers for US and International locations
Prefer experience in a government contracting environment with CAS and FAR experience