Fixed Asset Senior Accountant, NA

4 months ago

Montreal, Canada Vantage Data Centers Full time

About Vantage Data Centers


Vantage is committed to being a workplace of inclusion, equity, respect and acceptance. We celebrate diversity and intentionally seek out opportunities to learn from one another’s experience.

Vantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world’s well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific, Vantage has evolved data center design in innovative ways to deliver dramatic gains in reliability, efficiency and sustainability in flexible environments that can scale as quickly as the market demands.

Accounting Department

The Accounting Department is integral to maintaining the financial health and integrity of our organization. Our mission is to provide accurate, timely, and relevant financial information while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and supporting the company’s strategic goals. The department manages a broad range of functions, including financial reporting, treasury, forecasting, month-end close activities, financial systems, fixed assets, consolidation and campus-specific financial oversight. By maintaining the integrity and accuracy of financial data, we enable informed decision-making and uphold ethical standards across all financial activities. We prioritize continuous improvement in processes and systems to enhance efficiency and reduce costs. Our collaborative approach ensures we work closely with other departments, providing financial insights and support to drive the company's strategic objectives.

Position Overview

Vantage’s footprint in North America is expanding and to support it, its accounting team is growing to better support its portfolio of data centers. As such, Vantage is looking for a resourceful, agile and thorough Fixed Asset Senior Accountant responsible for the accurate and timely reporting of fixed assets and ensuring compliance with GAAP. The Fixed Asset Senior Accountant will lead and provide direction on the entire fixed asset accounting lifecycle, from acquisition or data center construction (WIP) inputs, to capitalization, depreciation and disposal. In this role, the Senior Accountant, Fixed Assets will collaborate with the broader Finance team to meet monthly close requirements and maintain a comprehensive fixed asset process. 

As part of a larger accounting team, the Fixed Assets Senior Accountant will play a critical role in the monthly close process by driving the preparation of support for certain journal entries and account reconciliations. There will also be non-routine projects to participate in on a frequent basis. 

This position will be based on-site at our office in Montreal, QC. in alignment with our flexible work policy. (3 days on site required, 2 days flexible).

Essential Job Functions

Collaborate with the Construction Cost Accounting team and various budget owners and project managers to facilitate the timely closeout of projects and accurate transfer of Work in Progress to various fixed asset accounts

Prepare subledger entries to establish assets and commence depreciation in the fixed assets module, including driving appropriate depreciation calculations

Analyze job costing accuracy and play a key role in distinguishing capital expense and operating expenses

Contribute to process documentation, standardization of processes and records, and accounting policies as the Company continues to grow

Assist in preparing, coordinating, and providing year end audit documentation to internal and external auditors

Duties

Create, maintain and improve monthly accounting work papers in support of month-end and quarter-end activities

Reconcile various general ledger, intercompany and fixed asset accounts

Analyze various transactions and identify appropriate account recording and accounting treatment

Assist in implementing and documenting process improvements, especially related to fixed assets accounting and internal controls related to fixed assets

Responsible for the review of purchase orders and invoices for accurate GL coding and comparison against budgeted expenditures

Collaborate with other departments to obtain information required for capital analysis and variance reporting

Perform generally varied and complex accounting-oriented duties in support of fixed assets requirements with minimal direction

Responsible for preparation of audit schedules as well as other analyses for the year-end audit, including coordination with external and internal auditors

Contribute to non-routine projects as needed

Additional duties as assigned by Management

Job Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting or equivalent experience required

3 or more years at a major public accounting firm or 5 or more years of experience in a relevant accounting role required

Real estate industry experience is preferred, but not required

Good understanding of GAAP and internal control environment, especially fixed asset accounting, required

Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint

Ability to collaborate with individuals across the organization and “roll-up one’s sleeves” to accomplish all necessary tasks

Knowledge of Yardi preferred but not required

Physical Demands and Special Requirements

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle, or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop or kneel; talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

#LI-Hybrid 

We operate with No Ego and No Arrogance. We work to build each other up and support one another, appreciating each other’s strengths and respecting each other’s weaknesses. We find joy in our work and each other, actively seeking opportunities to inject fun into what we do. Our hard and efficient work is rewarded with an above market total compensation package. We offer a comprehensive suite of health and welfare, retirement, and paid leave benefits exceeding local expectations.


Throughout the year, the advantage of being part of the Vantage team is evident with an array of benefits, recognition, training and development, and the knowledge that your contribution adds value to the company and our community.

Don't meet all the requirements? Please still apply if you think you are the right person for the position. We are always keen to speak to people who connect with our mission and values.

Vantage Data Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Vantage Data Centers does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm agencies. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired; such resumes will be deemed the sole property of Vantage Data Centers.

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