Fixed Asset and Project Accounting Manager
Core
Define capitalization policy and R&D split for a first-of-a-kind nuclear pilot plant, manage CIP and fixed asset ledgers, and ensure audit readiness for a scalable energy program.
Role type
Senior Fixed Asset and Project Accounting Manager
Builds
Capital accounting backbone for a nuclear energy pilot plant program
Domain
Nuclear energy / Advanced manufacturing / Construction in Progress (CIP)
Required skills
Capitalization policy design, CIP and fixed asset accounting, R&D vs capital split methodology, ERP fixed asset/project module operation, cost coding and hierarchy structure, external audit defense, on-site asset verification, budget-to-actual tracking
Preferred skills
CPA license, power generation/nuclear/regulated utility plant accounting, first-of-a-kind capital project experience, R&D tax credit substantiation, owner-as-general-contractor construction experience, asset retirement obligations/ASC 842, team leadership
Technologies
NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics
Responsibilities
Set capitalization thresholds and cost eligibility rules; define R&D vs capital split for engineering and construction; manage CIP subledger from setup to placed-in-service; build project cost structures (WBS, hierarchies); drive monthly close and variance analysis; review contractor pay applications and change orders; establish CapEx governance workflows; lead on-site asset verification and tagging; train project managers on capital treatment; own external audit sections for capitalization.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
