Senior Manager, Accounting

QTS Data Centers; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Bonus eligibility

Generous PTO

Stock Purchase Plan

Paid holidays

Tuition assistance

Job summary

QTS Data Centers is seeking an experienced Senior Manager of Accounting to lead the accounting team through the monthly close, control environment, and process improvements. You will manage journal entries, allocations, and reclasses, with responsibility for facilities and cost center reporting and involvement in external audits.

Ideal candidates will bring seven+ years of accounting experience, three+ years in management, and strong communication and Excel skills.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Accounting or Finance or Business Management with an emphasis in Accounting
• Seven+ years in accounting/financial reporting
• Three+ years of Management experience

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly close processes and internal reporting
• Mentor and train staff; set objectives and monitor progress
• Review journal entries; ensure GAAP compliance and accurate balance sheets
• Support annual financial audits with documentation and explanations
• Collaborate across departments for variance analysis and budgeting

Skills

Leadership

GAAP knowledge

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Strategic thinking

Education

BA/BS in Accounting or Finance or Business Management (Accounting focus)

Tools

Workday Financials

ERP systems

Job description

It’s exhilarating to find yourself at a pivotal moment in history— and even more so to be leading the way. At QTS Data Centers, we are proud to stand at the forefront of today’s dynamic digital transformation. Our world-class data centers empower our customers’ most strategic growth initiatives, positioning us as a global leader in digital infrastructure.

As AI and cloud technologies fuel the demand for increased speed, capacity, and innovation, QTS has emerged as the global digital infrastructure leader. We are committed to connecting the globe for good. Driven by purpose and a spirit of innovation, we design, build, and operate some of the most advanced data centers worldwide. In addition to our cutting-edge technology, we are dedicated to sustainability, incorporating renewable energy solutions to minimize our environmental footprint and drive meaningful impact. As a proud portfolio company of Blackstone, QTS is uniquely positioned to achieve ambitious growth and innovation goals.

At QTS, we are Powered by People. Our team members are the cornerstone of our culture, innovation, and growth. They are mission-driven, resourceful, and committed to making a positive impact in the communities where we live and work. Together, we’re achieving remarkable things and shaping the future of digital infrastructure.

And we’d like to invite you to join us.

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 for primary and secondary caregivers
• Military Benefits Package
• QTS Charitable Matching Gift Program
• QTS Scholarship for Employee Dependents
• QTS Crisis Fund
• Wellness Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

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.

Senior Manager, Accounting

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

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.

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.

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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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