Fixed Asset Manager
12 days ago
Austin
Job DescriptionFixed Asset Manager (Onsite - North Austin) About the Role A heavy construction company we're working with is adding a Fixed Asset Manager to own the asset lifecycle for a large, fast-growing, capital-intensive operation. If you thrive in hands-on environments with heavy equipment/fleet, enjoy building clean processes, and want direct impact on CapEx visibility and decision-making, this is a high-impact seat. Work Setup: Fully onsite, Monday-Friday in North Austin Compensation Target: $100,000-$140,000 base + ~15% annual bonus (DOE). Employment Type: Full-time, permanent. Reporting Line: Into the Finance leadership team. What you'll do • Own the asset lifecycle end-to-end: planning, capitalization, in-service tracking, maintenance status, transfers, impairments, and disposals-backed by airtight documentation and auditability., • Fixed asset accounting & close: Lead FA subledger, roll-forwards, CIP/WIP to in-service, monthly/quarterly close entries, and GL reconciliations; ensure accurate mapping to financials., • CapEx governance: Track spend vs. approved budgets; partner with Project Management, Operations, and Procurement to drive timely project closeout and capitalization., • Depreciation & valuation: Set/useful lives and methods by asset class; run depreciation; monitor residual/salvage assumptions; recommend changes based on utilization data., • Property tax coordination: Work with external property tax partners on additions/disposals and timely filings; manage assessments and billings., • Physical verification & audits: Lead periodic inventories to validate existence, location, and condition; resolve discrepancies and strengthen controls., • Policy, controls & tools: Build and maintain GAAP-aligned fixed asset policies, workflows, and controls; drive process improvements and system enablement within the company's ERP., • Decision support: Analyze utilization, maintenance economics, and replacement cycles; advise leadership on repair-vs-replace, dispositions, and capital planning.What makes you a strong candidate Must-Have (Required) • Heavy, capital-asset environment experience (e.g., heavy construction, industrials, manufacturing, logistics, utilities, or similar)., • Fixed asset accounting depth: CIP/WIP, in-service, transfers, impairments, retirements, depreciation methods, and audit support., • ERP proficiency with a large system (NetSuite, SAP, Oracle or similar) and strong Excel (lookups, pivots; comfort with modeling/large data sets)., • Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance/Business (or closely related)., • Proven ability to partner cross-functionally with Ops/Projects/Tax and to translate data into actionable, concise recommendations., • Onsite availability in North Austin (this is fully onsite).Nice-to-Have (Preferred), • Industry experience in heavy construction, heavy equipment/fleet, or multi-site operations., • Experience coordinating property tax filings and assessments., • Process build/scale experience (policy writing, control design, system implementation)., • CPA or progress toward professional certification.What success looks like (30/60/90), • 30 days: Document the asset landscape, close calendar, CapEx governance, and key pain points; align on policy gaps and quick wins., • 60 days: Deliver clean roll-forwards, standardized capitalization checklists, and a reconciled physical-to-books sample; cut cycle time on project closeouts., • 90 days: Present a utilization/maintenance insights pack with recommendations on dispositions/replacements, and a roadmap for automation/tooling.Why this opportunity, • Real ownership: You'll be the go-to for a mission-critical domain in an asset-heavy business., • Tangible impact: Better CapEx discipline, fewer surprises, and faster closes-visible wins for leadership and Operations., • Growth & scale: Help shape the FA function, policies, and systems as the company continues to expand.Work location & schedule, • Onsite, North Austin (standard business hours, M-F). Some site walk-throughs/yard checks as needed for inventories and verifications.Compensation & benefits, • Base: Targeting $100,000-$140,000 (commensurate with experience), • Bonus: Target ~15% annually, • Benefits: Comprehensive package typical of established employers (medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, holidays). Details shared during interviews.Pay Details: $100,000.00 to $140,000.00 per year Search managed by: Mason Willrich Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Military connected talent encouraged to apply To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: • The California Fair Chance Act, • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance, • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, • San Francisco Fair Chance OrdinanceMassachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.