About this opportunity
QTS Realty Trust lists this Senior Manager, Accounting opportunity in overland park, Kansas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Who we are:
As a global leader in digital infrastructure, QTS designs, builds and operates advanced data centers that support strategic AI, cloud and digital transformation initiatives. We are driven by a mission to connect the world for good and our people make it possible. Every single day, the creativity, dedication and genuine care for our communities are what push us forward and make this a truly special place to be.
The Senior Manager, Accounting position provides leadership and direction to the accounting team with primary responsibilities around managing the monthly close process while maintaining a strong controls environment and driving process improvements within the organization. This includes preparing and reviewing journal entries for all accruals, allocations and reclasses, and reconciling balance sheet accounts. This role is also responsible for the preparation and distribution of the facilities and/or cost center financial statements and will have an integral part of the annual external audit. This role will provide ad-hoc information and analysis as needed.
RESPONSIBILITIES, other duties may be assigned
Responsible for maintaining a high-performing team including mentoring and training staff members and identifying cross-training opportunities
Work with each direct report to establish goals and objectives for each year and monitor and advise on the progress to enhance the professional development of staff
Lead team in execution and coordination of monthly close processes and internal reporting, including review of work papers, analysis and other documentation supporting the monthly close process and month-end balances across all accounts.
Monitors and analyzes department work to develop more efficient procedures and use of resources while maintaining a high level of accuracy
Responsible for timely, accurate monthly accounting close including journal entries, reconciliations, and explanations of actuals vs. plan flux analysis
Maintain detailed account reconciliations and gain intimate knowledge of critical account balances
Review journal entries and other accounting transactions, maintain overall accuracy and integrity of the general ledger, and ensure that financial statements are GAAP compliant
Responsible for insuring the integrity of our data from our ERP and reporting systems, including the implementation of new systems
Provide support on annual financial audits including providing backup documentation and explanations as needed
Responsible for supporting management initiatives including process standardization and simplification, financial analysis and research, and reporting
Ensures defined internal controls are followed on a consistent basis for Sarbanes Oxley compliance
Assist in financial budgeting and forecasting
Collaborate with other departments to obtain information required for financial analysis and variance resolutions
Responsible for reviewing and maintaining individual legal company and profit center reporting
Assist on special projects, including significant transactions
Performs and oversees advanced, technical interpretation of accounting rules and ensures compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
BA/BS in Accounting or Finance or Business Management with an emphasis in Accounting
Seven or more years of experience in the accounting/financial reporting areas
Three or more years of Management experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
CPA, MBA, or graduate finance related degree
Workday Financials experience or other large ERP systems
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Excellent communicator with executive level managers
A strategic thinker with an understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and financial processes
Professional agility
Intermediate/advanced Microsoft Excel skills
Experience with automated accounting systems
Must have the ability to effectively interface with all levels of the organization
Demonstrate willingness to partner across internal departments with competing priorities
TOTAL REWARDS
medical
dental
vision
life
disability insurance
401(k) retirement plan
flexible spending and HSA accounts
paid holidays
paid time off
paid volunteer days
employee assistance program
tuition assistance
parental leave
military leave assistance
QTS scholarship for dependents
wellness program
other company benefits
Roth and Traditional 401(k) matching contributions with immediate vesting
Every employee is bonus or commission eligible
Generous PTO
Paid Volunteer Days
Plus Floating Holidays
Stock Purchase Plan (SPP)
11 paid Holidays Annually/Holiday compensation when worked
Pet and Legal Insurance
Q-Rest Sabbatical Program
Q-Anniversary Service Award Program
Parental Leave
Military Benefits Package
QTS Charitable Matching Gift Program
QTS Scholarship for Employee Dependents
QTS Crisis Fund Wellness Program
Tuition Reimbursement Program
This position is Bonus eligible. #LI-LS1
In addition to a variety of benefit packages, QTS goes above and beyond for our employees: Roth and Traditional 401(k) matching contributions with immediate vesting Every employee is bonus or commission eligible Generous PTO, Paid Volunteer Days Plus Floating Holidays Stock Purchase Plan (SPP) 11 paid Holidays Annually/Holiday compensation when worked Pet and Legal Insurance Q-Rest Sabbatical Program Q-Anniversary Service Award Program Parental Leave Military Benefits Package QTS Charitable Matching Gift Program QTS Scholarship for Employee Dependents QTS Crisis Fund Wellness Program Tuition Reimbursement Program QTS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
QTS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Learn more: Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled We conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information & Testing, Family & Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or discrimination claim. The "Know Your Rights" Poster is included here: Know Your Rights (English) Know Your Rights (Spanish) The pay transparency policy is available here: Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Poster-Formatted
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Worksite address
overland park, KS, 66213, US
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