Global Operations Fixed Asset Accountant
Apple· Corporate Functions
Hybrid (Austin, TX)Full-timePosted 3d ago
About the role
Global Fixed Asset Accountant responsible for global fixed and intangible asset accounting, ensuring US GAAP and local GAAP compliance, driving process transformation, and collaborating across regions to support accurate reporting and controls.
Responsibilities
- Global Fixed Asset Accounting: Own the global accounting and reporting for fixed assets, including property, plant, equipment, and critical intangible assets as designated. Ensure accurate capitalization, depreciation/amortization, disposals, and impairment analysis in accordance with US GAAP, relevant local GAAPs, and company policies across all regions (APAC, GC, EMEIA, and ALAC).
- Process Transformation & Optimization: Drive transformative change within fixed asset and intangible asset accounting through process automation, system optimization, and strategic project execution to enhance efficiency, control, and data integrity.
- Month/Quarter-End Close: Contribute to the timely and accurate month-end and quarter-end close processes for fixed assets and intangible assets, including preparing journal entries, performing reconciliations, and providing robust supporting documentation for financial reporting.
- Governance & Risk Management: Establish and maintain a robust governance framework for the global team, proactively managing financial risk and ensuring compliance with internal controls.
- Audit & Compliance: Act as a key point of contact for internal and external auditors, providing comprehensive support and documentation related to the global team. Ensure strong internal controls are in place and operating effectively.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate effectively with business partners, including Record-to-Report (R2R) accountants, business finance teams, operations, tax, and Corporate accounting, to ensure seamless integration and alignment of fixed asset and intangible asset processes and data.
- Reporting & Analysis: Prepare timely and accurate fixed asset and intangible asset schedules, reconciliations as required. Collaborate closely with Corporate accounting to ensure accurate reporting of fixed assets and/or intangible assets.
Qualifications
- 3-5 years professional experience in accounting, finance, or similar field
- Bachelor degree or higher in Accounting or related field
- Excellent SAP knowledge or equivalent ERP experience
- Demonstrated multi-national experience
- Accounting qualifications such as CPA, ACA, ACCA, etc
- Strong expertise in US GAAP is essential, with demonstrated experience navigating and applying various local GAAP differences across multiple jurisdictions.
- Experience in fixed asset accounting principles
- Solid understanding of intangible accounting principles
- Experience working in a global organization
- Proficient in data visualization and reporting tools such as Tableau or Dataiku (desirable).
- Exceptional problem-solving skills and adaptability in dynamic situations
- Action-oriented, proactive, and results-driven
- Effective at managing conflicts and fostering collaborative solutions
- Resilient under pressure and able to meet deadlines
Skills
Required:US GAAP proficiencyFixed asset accountingIntangible asset accountingERP system knowledgeCross-functional collaboration
Benefits
- Equal opportunity employer statement and inclusion initiatives mentioned in description
Last updated Oct 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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