About the Department

The purpose of this position is to manage the accounting activities related to capital projects, construction work in progress (CWIP), and fixed assets in conformance with GAAP and Toho policy. This position reports to the Comptroller and is responsible for overseeing the full lifecycle of capital asset accounting, including project tracking, capitalization, reconciliation, and reporting. Key responsibilities include supervising accounting staff responsible for capital and fixed asset processes; ensuring accurate and timely capitalization of assets; maintaining detailed and auditable records; coordinating with Engineering, Procurement, Accounts Payable, and external consultants and vendors; and supporting financial reporting and audit requirements. This position will lead process improvements, strengthen internal controls, and ensure consistency and accuracy in capital accounting practices. The Accounting Manager will also provide analytical insight into capital spending and asset management to support organizational decision-making.
 
This individual will demonstrate strong leadership, technical accounting expertise, and the ability to manage complex workflows in a fast-paced environment.

Position Duties

1. Staff Supervision: Lead and supervise accounting staff responsible for capital project and fixed asset accounting.
2. Capital Project & CWIP Oversight: Manage the accounting lifecycle of capital projects.
3. Asset Capitalization: Oversee timely and accurate capitalization of completed projects.
4. Financial Controls & Compliance: Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal controls.
5. Reconciliation & Reporting: Oversee CWIP and fixed asset reconciliations.
6. Collaboration: Work with Engineering, Procurement, and Accounts Payable.
7. Audit Support: Support annual audit and prepare schedules.
8. Financial Analysis: Analyze capital expenditures and trends.
9. Process Improvement: Improve workflows and system utilization.
10. Documentation & Record Keeping: Maintain auditable records.
11. Communication: Communicate effectively across departments.
12. All other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

1. A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
2. Minimum of five years of relevant accounting experience with capital projects or fixed assets.
3. Minimum of two years of supervisory or lead experience, preferred.
4. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
5. Must possess and maintain a valid State of Florida Class E Driver’s License.

Other Qualifications

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and bend, kneel, squat, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
  
WORKING CONDITIONS:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Environmental factors include indoor, flat surface, noise, sitting with occasionally walking and standing.