Senior Manager, Fixed Assets

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Job Summary

This highly motivated and results oriented individual will be involved in managing a very busy fixed asset department, liaise with operations and external suppliers daily and deliver results according to deadlines. Now, if you were to come on board as our Senior Manager, Fixed Assets, we’d ask you to do the following for us:

• Define opportunities for process improvement in order to enhance accuracy and efficiency of a very busy Fixed Assets department.
• Responsibility for administration, accounting and reporting for all fixed asset aspects for Compass Group Canada (including review of capital requests, allocation and application of taxes, review of legal contracts, process amortization jobs, maintenance of assets in Fixed Asset module, etc.).
• Analysis of all fixed asset accounts.
• Prepare internal reports for period end including Capital Lease Rollforward, Depreciation Breakdown, Major Projects, etc.
• Review Fixed Assets Continuity schedules & Capital Budget Tracking.
• Responsible for ensuring all approvals are in accordance with Compass Group UK requirements.
• Advise operations on fixed assets policies, procedures and processes per IFRS.
• Complete analysis and queries as required by operations.
• Involved in other duties and special projects as assigned (including manage internal and external audit queries, CAR 2.0 enhancement etc.).
• Manage a team of 6 and provide mentorship and support to the team.

We’re committed to hiring the best talent for the role. Here’s how we’ll know you’ll be successful in the role:

• In the progress of the accounting destination program.
• Accounting Degree.
• A minimum of five years experience in a computerized accounting environment.
• Excellent analytical skills and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines with a positive, can-do attitude.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, capable of professional interaction with various levels of operations and other department managers.
• Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel – use of pivot tables, etc.).
• Detail oriented and willingness to delve into problems in order for successful issue resolution.
• Able to work overtime when required.

Compass Group Canada is committed to nurturing a diverse workforce representative of the communities within which we operate. We encourage and are pleased to consider all qualified candidates, without regard to race, colour, citizenship, religion, sex, marital / family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, aboriginal status, age, disability or persons who may require an accommodation, to apply. For accommodation requests during the hiring process, please contact PeopleHub@compass-canada.com for further information.