Fixed Assets Supervisor - Operations

Location: Houston, TX, United States; Hybrid

I. Job Summary

Supervises the Fixed Asset Liaison team responsible for operational accounting support, capital governance, project accounting coordination, field relationship management, and capital request administration. Leads a team serving as the primary interface between field operations, engineering, project management, and corporate accounting. Ensures capital requests, projects, purchase orders, asset shells, and related accounting activities are processed accurately, timely, and in compliance with company policy and capitalization requirements. The Liaison team serves as the coordination and governance layer between field operations and Corporate Accounting.

II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervises and develops a team of Fixed Asset Liaisons supporting assigned operating areas, project managers, engineers, and functional groups.
• Oversees intake, review, prioritization, and coordination of capital requests involving Fixed Assets, PPM, Coupa, , and related systems.
• Ensures capital projects are evaluated and administered in accordance with WM capitalization policies and governance requirements.
• Provides oversight of project setup, maintenance, closure, asset shell creation, and fixed asset transfer activities supporting capital project execution.
• Oversees workload distribution, service level performance, and customer support activities across assigned areas.
• Establishes and maintains relationships with Area leadership, Controllers, Engineers, Project Managers, and other stakeholders through regular communication and operational reviews.
• Oversees monitoring and resolution of aged CIP balances, project exceptions, open requests, and reconciliation items.
• Leads year-end capital governance activities, including project closeout, capitalization review, purchase order management, and readiness reporting.
• Reviews service metrics, dashboard reporting, case quality, and customer feedback to drive continuous improvement.
• Serves as escalation point for field questions, capital governance issues, funding concerns, and cross- functional coordination matters.
• Trains, coaches, develops, and evaluates employees while promoting customer service, operational excellence, and policy compliance.

 

III. Qualifications 

A. Required Qualifications 
 

• Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience, in Accounting, Business Administration or similar area of study, or in lieu of degree
• High School Diploma or GED (accredited) and four years of relevant work experience.
• 5 years of previous experience (in addition to education requirement)

B. Preferred Qualifications 


IV. Physical Requirements

Listed below are key points regarding physical demands, physical and occupational risks, and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Office: This job primarily operates in a professional office environment and routinely requires the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copy machines, etc.

V. Benefits 
 

At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability. In addition, we offer a stock purchase plan, company matching on a 401(k), and more. Employees also receive paid vacation, holidays, and personal days. Please note that benefits may vary by site. 
 

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About Us

ABOUT WM

WM (WM.com) is North Americas leading provider of comprehensive environmental solutions. Previously known as Waste Management and based in Houston, Texas, WM is driven by commitments to put people first and achieve success with integrity. The company, through its subsidiaries, provides collection, recycling and disposal services to millions of residential, commercial, industrial, medical and municipal customers throughout the U.S. and Canada. With innovative infrastructure and capabilities in recycling, organics and renewable energy, WM provides environmental solutions to and collaborates with its customers in helping them pursue their sustainability goals. WM has the largest disposal network and collection fleet in North America, is the largest recycler of post‑consumer materials and is a leader in beneficial use of landfill gas, with a growing network of renewable natural gas plants and the most landfill gas‑to‑electricity plants in North America. WM’s fleet includes more than 12,000 natural gas trucks – the largest heavy‑duty natural gas truck fleet in the industry in North America. Healthcare Solutions provides collection and disposal services of regulated medical waste, as well as secure information destruction services, in the U.S., Canada and Western Europe. To learn more about WM and the company’s sustainability progress and solutions, visit Sustainability.WM.com.

Equal Employment Opportunity

For United States: WM is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

For Canada: WM is committed to the principle of equal employment for all applicants and employees, without discrimination on the basis of all grounds protected by applicable human rights legislation. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please notify us if you require accommodation.

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