Senior Accounting Manager, Accounts Payable

QTS Data Centers; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with Employer Match

Employee Stock Purchase

Tuition assistance

Parental leave and military leave assistance

Job summary

A leading data center firm in Overland Park is seeking a Senior Accounting Manager, Accounts Payable to lead the AP function. Responsibilities include optimizing processes, ensuring compliance, and providing strategic leadership. Candidates should have a BA/BS in Accounting or Finance, extensive experience in financial reporting, and management experience. This role offers a competitive salary, a bonus, and a comprehensive benefits package including 401K, stock purchase options, and tuition assistance.

Qualifications

• Seven or more years of experience in accounting/financial reporting.
• Three or more years of Management experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership to the Accounts Payable team.
• Own and optimize the end-to-end Procure-to-Pay process.
• Ensure timely and accurate payments of vendor invoices.
• Develop strategic vendor relationship frameworks.
• Lead ERP optimization and automation strategies.
• Deliver actionable insights through advanced analytics.
• Oversee SOX compliance and internal control frameworks.
• Direct month-end close for AP.
• Lead preparation for internal and external audits related to AP.
• Drive enterprise-level process transformation initiatives.
• Act as a strategic partner to Procurement, Finance and IT leadership.

Skills

Excellent communicator with executive level managers

Strategic thinker

Professional agility

Intermediate/advanced Microsoft Excel skills

Experience with automated accounting systems

Education

BA/BS in Accounting or Finance

CPA, MBA or graduate finance related degree

Tools

Oracle or other large ERP system

Job description

Senior Accounting Manager, Accounts Payable

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WHO WE ARE:

It’s pretty exciting, to find yourself standing in a pivotal moment in time. It’s even more exciting to be out front leading it. At QTS, our world‑class data centers are supporting our customers’ most strategic growth initiatives, positioning us at the forefront of today’s dynamic digital transformation.

As AI and cloud drive the demand for increased speed, capacity and capability, QTS has emerged as the global digital infrastructure leader, committed to connecting the world for good. Driven by purpose and fueled by a spirit of innovation, QTS designs, builds and operates some of the world’s most advanced, forward‑thinking data centers. QTS is a portfolio company of Blackstone.

QTS is Powered by People. People who play a vital role in our company’s culture, innovation and growth. People who are committed to contributing to the communities where we operate and work. People who are knowledgeable, resourceful and mission driven. Together, we do great things.

WHO YOU ARE:

We are seeking a highly skilled and results‑driven Senior Accounting Manager to lead the Accounts Payable (AP) function within our organization. This role is pivotal in ensuring operational excellence, compliance, and efficiency across the Procure‑to‑Pay cycle. The Senior Manager will oversee a team of payables specialists, providing leadership, guidance and mentorship while driving process improvements and automation initiatives. This position requires strong technical expertise, exceptional organizational skills and the ability to collaborate cross‑functionally with Finance, Procurement and other departments.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Provide strategic leadership to the Accounts Payable team, including workforce planning, succession development and fostering a high‑performance culture aligned with organizational goals.
• Own and optimize the end‑to‑end Procure‑to‑Pay process, ensuring alignment with enterprise objectives and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure timely and accurate payments of vendor invoices.
• Develop strategic vendor relationship frameworks, negotiate terms for efficiency and partner with Procurement to enhance supplier performance and compliance.
• Lead ERP optimization and automation strategies, championing technology adoption to improve scalability, accuracy and reporting transparency.
• Deliver actionable insights through advanced analytics and dashboards; influence cash flow strategies and working capital optimization at the enterprise level.
• Oversee SOX compliance and internal control frameworks; proactively identify and mitigate financial and operational risks across AP processes.
• Direct month‑end close for AP with a focus on accuracy, timeliness and integration with broader financial reporting; ensure alignment with GAAP and corporate standards.
• Lead the preparation for internal and external audits related to accounts payable, ensuring all documentation and processes are in place.
• Drive enterprise‑level process transformation initiatives, leveraging best practices and benchmarking to achieve operational excellence.
• Act as a strategic partner to Procurement, Finance and IT leadership to align AP operations with organizational priorities and enable informed decision‑making.

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:

• 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.
• Oracle or other large ERP system experience.

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.

THE PERKS (and these are just a few!):

• 401K with Employer Match.
• Employee Stock Purchase.
• Eagle Club award trip eligibility.
• Tuition assistance, parental leave and military leave assistance.

This role is also eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes: medical, dental, vision, life and 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; and other company benefits.

This position is Bonus eligible.

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.

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QTS is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e‑mail to [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Location: Overland Park, KS.