Universal Orlando Resort · 1 week ago
Director, Accounting – Fixed Assets
Universal Orlando Resort is seeking a Director of Fixed Assets Accounting to oversee the company's fixed asset accounting processes. The role involves supervising a team, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and collaborating with various departments to maintain consistent accounting policies and procedures.
Entertainment
Responsibilities
Executive leadership of global fixed asset accounting policies and reporting, collaborating across capabilities to build efficient and sustainable accounting processes that facilitate strong and consistent internal financial controls to support business growth. Collaborate with senior finance leaders and various cross-functional team leaders on all facets of fixed assets
Oversee the process of acquiring assets in collaboration with construction and operational accounting teams, ensuring proper documentation and classification of fixed assets in accordance with accounting standards and company policies. Develop and implement strategies for consistent and effective management of fixed assets across the organization
Develop and maintain accurate depreciation schedules based on company policies, tax laws, and accounting standards and ensure proper implementation across all asset categories and business lines. Lead budgeting process and actual to forecast analysis
Ensure timely and accurate recording of impairments, and disposals in the general ledger. Monitor the status of attraction useful lives and impairment affecting depreciation and make necessary adjustments
Serve as a key stakeholder in implementing process and technology transformation. Identify opportunities to improve processes, increase efficiency, and streamline workflows related to fixed asset management and accounting. Implement best practices in fixed asset accounting and technology utilization to ensure the smooth operation of the department
Understands and actively participates in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UO policy, procedures, training and team member involvement activities
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting required
10+ years of experience in Financial Analysis, Financial Accounting and Reporting, Decision Support analysis, Modeling, and contract/agreement review and negotiations; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Preferred
Master's degree in Business preferred
A CMA or CPA certification is preferred, but not required