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Capital Accounting Manager

The Intersect GroupDallas, TX🇺🇸United States

Quick overview

Salary$135k/yr
SeniorityMid Senior
Work modeOn Site
LocationDallas, TX, United States
Stakeholder ManagementMicrosoft ExcelAccounts PayableCPAExternal AuditFP&AFinancial AnalysisFinancial ReportingGAAPInternal ControlsReconciliationProject Management

Job description

Capital Accounting Manager
Overview
Newly opened position.
This role was specifically identified by the SVP as requiring agency support immediately.
This is a highly specialized capital accounting leadership role focused on the full lifecycle of capital projects and investments.
Compensation
  • Base Salary: Approximately $135K
  • 10% Annual Bonus
  • 10% LTI/Stock Program
  • Fully Onsite (5 days/week)
  • Dallas, TX
Must-Haves
  • CPA REQUIRED
  • Accounting Degree a Must
  • At least 5–7 years of progressive accounting experience
  • Team Management Experience
  • Capital Accounting
    • Capital Projects Accounting
    • Purchase Orders / Capital Spend Tracking
  • Fixed Assets
  • Experience Reviewing Others' Work
  • Prior Leadership Experience
Carol repeatedly emphasized:
"They're looking for someone smart, accountable, coachable, and who gets things done."
Nice-to-Haves
  • Data Center Industry Experience
  • Global Accounting Exposure
  • Joint Venture Accounting
Responsibilities
Own and oversee:
  • Capital Labor
  • Fixed Assets
  • Equipment Capitalization
  • Inventory
  • Joint Ventures
  • Construction Accounting
  • Capital Project Accounting
  • Purchase Orders
  • Capital Spend Reporting
Strong partnership with:
  • Procurement
  • Logistics
  • FP&A
  • Construction Project Management
Team Structure
Will manage employees in:
  • United States
  • Overseas Locations
Direct Reports: Approximately 3-5, though Carol indicated the structure is currently fluid and may change as the team continues to grow.
Responsibilities include:
  • Reviewing team work
  • Coaching and mentoring
  • Performance management
  • Technical oversight
  • Global team leadership
Ideal Backgrounds
Target Titles
  • Capital Accounting Manager
  • Fixed Assets Manager
  • Construction Accounting Manager
  • Accounting Manager (Capital Projects)
  • Accounting Supervisor
  • Senior Capital Accountant with leadership duties
Target Industries
  • Data Centers
  • Construction
  • Commercial Real Estate
  • Infrastructure
  • Utilities
  • Telecommunications
Target Companies
  • Digital Realty
  • Equinix
  • DataBank
  • QTS
  • Aligned Data Centers
  • Flexential
  • Stream Data Centers
  • Stack Infrastructure
  • Utility or Infrastructure-heavy organizations
Recruiter Screening Questions
Ask:
  1. Describe your capital accounting experience.
  2. What percentage of your role is fixed assets?
  3. Have you supported construction accounting projects?
  4. Have you capitalized labor costs?
  5. Have you reviewed and approved work for others?
  6. Have you led direct reports?
  7. Are you a CPA?
  8. What size capital projects or budgets have you supported?
  9. Have you worked with procurement, FP&A, or construction teams?
Culture Fit
Leadership team is highly detail-oriented.
Looking for:
  • Strong communicators
  • Coachable personalities
  • Accountability
  • Ownership mentality
  • Deadline-driven professionals
Avoid:
  • Defensive personalities
  • Candidates who struggle with feedback
  • Candidates requiring excessive direction
Interview Process
  1. Carol TA Screen
  2. 60-Minute Hiring Manager Interview (Teams)
  3. 60-Minute Onsite Interview
  4. Director and potentially SVP join onsite if progressing
  5. Final Teams Interview if necessary

We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to lead the Company’s capital accounting function. The successful candidate will oversee accounting activities related to construction in progress (CIP), fixed assets, capital expenditures, equipment inventory, purchase order accruals, capital project accounting and other capital related tasks. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting of Company’s capital spend, maintaining effective internal controls, and driving process improvements across capital accounting operations.
The Capital Accounting Manager will play a key role in supporting the Company’s construction and development projects by overseeing month-end close, financial analysis, reconciliations, and capital-related reporting. This role will work closely with Accounting leadership, Procurement, Logistics, Construction Project Management, FP&A, and IT to resolve complex issues, improve systems and processes, and ensure capital activity is recorded accurately and efficiently.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee month-end and quarter-end close activities related to capital expenditures, construction in progress, fixed assets, equipment inventory, and project accounting.
  • Review and oversee journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
  • Manage capital accounting analysis and reporting, including quarter-over-quarter flux explanations, capital expenditure trends, and significant balance sheet movements for senior management.
  • Oversee purchase order and contract reviews, open PO accruals, goods and invoice receipt accruals, and related processes to ensure capital costs are recorded in the appropriate period.
  • Oversee accounting for equipment inventory transfers, capital cost allocations, prepayments, deposits, retention, and related budget transfers between inventory locations and construction projects.
  • Ensure capital project and job setup activities, budget revisions, and supporting documentation follow established accounting policies, approval requirements, and internal controls.
  • Partner with Construction Project Management, Procurement, Logistics, FP&A, Accounts Payable, and other stakeholders to resolve accounting issues, assess project accruals, and improve capital-related workflows.
  • Lead initiatives to improve capital accounting processes, standardize procedures, automate reporting, and increase efficiency across the close and reconciliation process.
  • Oversee the integrity of capital accounting data and financial systems, including system enhancements, data validation, and coordination with IT on reporting or system issues.
  • Maintain effective internal controls and ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, company policies, and applicable regulatory requirements.
  • Coordinate internal and external audit support for capital accounting activities and ensure timely delivery of accurate documentation and explanations.
  • Provide guidance, review, and development support to accounting team members and promote clear accountability across capital accounting processes.
  • Lead or support special projects and other initiatives as assigned.

Qualifications

  • At least 5–7 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in capital accounting, fixed assets, construction accounting, or a related field.
  • Prior experience leading accounting processes, reviewing work, or managing projects and cross-functional initiatives.
  • Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, fixed asset accounting, construction in progress, capital expenditures, accruals, and financial reporting.
  • Advanced Excel skills and experience analyzing complex financial data; and reporting tools required. Yardi or comparable system experience preferred.
  • Demonstrated ability to improve accounting processes, strengthen internal controls, and manage system or data-related initiatives.
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, decision-making, and organizational skills.
  • Strong communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively across departments.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities, exercise sound judgment, and deliver results in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

Education / Certifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field required.
  • CPA preferred.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans, life and disability insurance, access to mental health resources and employee assistance program.
  • Competitive pay, performance bonus, 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
  • Generous paid time off and holidays, parental leave.
  • Building amenities include a fully equipped gym, golf simulator, and free parking. The office is conveniently located near local restaurants and is a short walk to the American Airlines Center.

CyrusOne is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

CyrusOne provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and any other state or local laws. We will respond to requests for reasonable accommodations to assist you in applying for positions at CyrusOne, or to submit a resume.

CyrusOne is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

CyrusOne provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and any other state or local laws. We will respond to requests for reasonable accommodations to assist you in applying for positions at CyrusOne, or to submit a resume.

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