Senior Manager, Financial Reporting

NTT; United States; Remote; USD 129,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

NTT DATA is seeking a seasoned Finance professional to oversee financial reporting for the Americas region. The role demands extensive knowledge in financial principles and practices, leadership skills in managing diverse teams, and strategic insight for financial operations. The position offers competitive salary and benefits, emphasizing growth and professional development.

Benefits

Annual bonus eligibility

Paid time-off

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401k retirement plan

Flexible spending account

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years in Accounting/Finance with 4 years in a leadership role.
• Experience in a multi-entity and international environment is required.
• Public Accounting or financial reporting experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ownership of financial reporting for audits and global consolidations.
• Leads financial reporting department and coordinates with local and global teams.
• Prepares consolidated financial statements under GAAP or IFRS standards.

Skills

Financial Reporting

Communication

Leadership

Accounting Knowledge

Project Management

Education

Bachelor Degree in Accounting

CPA

Tools

PowerBi

Hyperion

SAP S/4 Hana

Oracle

Job description

Make an impact with NTT DATA
Join a company that is pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We are renowned for our technical excellence and leading innovations, and for making a difference to our clients and society. Our workplace embraces diversity and inclusion – it’s a place where you can grow, belong and thrive.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Ownership of all aspects of the internal and external reporting of monthly and quarterly financial results, including the timely planning and tracking of each reporting requirement to meet corporate deadlines, daily team management of tasks, reconciliation of Americas regional results in all both local and consolidated systems, and full financial analyses of multiple-entity operations and comparison both to prior period and forecast expectations

Plays a key “right hand to the Controller” position regarding the core functions of financial reporting for audits, global consolidations, property tax compliance, and all regional or site-level financial operations

Leads the financial reporting department and strategically coordinates with multiple local and global Finance teams to provide scheduled (month-end) and ad-hoc financial analysis and reporting as requested by management, by providing complete, timely and accurate insights into financial accounting trends, performance metrics, and cash flow opportunities, with no exceptions

Demonstrates and applies experienced and strategic accounting knowledge and best-in-class thought leadership to ensure all significant transactions are properly supported, disclosed and reconciled both for the entire region and at the very detailed site-level operational level

Leads regional and global initiatives to implement and enhance systems-based dashboards and reports using reputable software such as: PowerBi, Hyperion, OneStream, or SAP S/4 Hana

Coordinates with the Americas Asset Management team and external stakeholders to secure jurisdictional economic development incentives and ensure company compliance with incentive agreements for up to 5 years of future reporting

Ownership of the Americas property tax annual cycle for more than 30 sites and works with 3rd party experts to successfully challenge the valuation and tax assessment of data center assets

Develops and maintains strong relationships and utilize strong business and accounting acumen coupled with strong communication skills to effectively facilitate information flow to cross-functional business partners, external auditors, NTT stakeholders, government agencies, and the Finance organization

Ensures key processes are documented and SOX controls are maintained and reviewed periodically. These include processes such as: NTT Global allocations (expense) and cost recoveries (receivable), due diligence reporting provided to business development teams, monthly financial results to NTT, and equity-based investment accounting

Prepares consolidated P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow Financial statements for each business unit in the Americas region under GAAP or IFRS standards, with all audit-ready supporting documentation

Oversees and implements continued improvement efforts for all current financial applications to drive scalability and reliability in our finance and accounting operations throughout the department; provides insight and recommendations for future-state systems, including ERP and adjacent implementations

Creates and presents regular executive updates to local and global accounting management on department metrics and performance against financial and operational targets

Provides guidance to Controller and company senior management on accounting policies and technical accounting interpretations

Establishes training and mentoring of department staff

Assists in the completion of special projects

Performs other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Demonstrated extensive and in-depth knowledge of financial reporting principles and practices both in US GAAP and IFRS

Impeccable oral and written communication skills, including advanced team leadership skills

Multi-entity/location experience is required; international experience is desirable

Proven financial reporting experience with multiple entities and consolidations for both tax and financial accounting with a focus on complete reconciliation of detailed transactions to financial reporting

Proficient with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)

Large accounting system experience preferred (Oracle or SAP S/4)

Demonstrated ability to work efficiently and productively in a multi-task deadline-oriented environment independently with minimal supervision

Initiative and proven ability to own projects from start to finish and can approach tasks strategically

Ability to manage multiple direct reports and priorities as a self-motivated, success-driven leader

Proven knowledge and experience in effectively managing a remote team of accountants

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Bachelor Degree in Accounting

CPA is highly preferred

Minimum of 10 years of Accounting/Finance experience, which includes a minimum of 4 years in a team leadership or management role

Technology or data center operations experience preferred

Public Accounting or public financial reporting experience preferred

Equity Method accounting experience is beneficial

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Primarily sitting with some walking, standing, and bending.

Ability to lift and carry up to 20 lbs.

Able to hear and speak into a telephone.

Close visual work on a computer terminal.

Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate any required to operate computer keyboard, mouse, and other technical instruments

WORK CONDITIONS & OTHER REQUIREMENTS

This position is expected to be remote for the foreseeable future with an occasional need to be onsite in a shared work environment.

Requires working nights and weekends as necessary to meet corporate deadlines of month-end reporting and/or budgets, etc.

Travel may be required.

This is a remote position that requires reliable internet connection and electricity. A monthly stipend is provided to cover expenses associated with working remotely and use of a personal mobile device, if applicable.

NTT Global Data Centers Americas, Inc. offers competitive compensation based on experience, education, and location. Base salary for this position is $129,600 - $189,300.

All regular full-time employees are eligible for an annual bonus; payout is dependent upon individual and company performance.

Employees receive paid time-off, medical, dental, and vision benefits, life and supplemental insurance, short-term and long-term disability, flexible spending account, and 401k retirement plan to create a rich Total Rewards package.

Additional Career Level Description:

Knowledge and application:

• Works on issues where analysis of situations or data requires conceptual thinking and an in-depth knowledge of organizational objectives.
• Sets operational objectives, policies, procedures and work plans.

Problem solving:

• Problems are not clearly defined and may lack strategic direction which may require judgement and consideration of multiple perspectives to devise concepts and solutions.

Interaction:

• Interacts regularly with senior and/or lower management on matters concerning several functional areas, department, and/or customers.
• Applies knowledge to persuade diverse stakeholders on sensitive complex situations whilst preserving relationships.
• Delegates assignments to subordinates whist senior management reviews achievements of departmental objectives achieved.

Impact:

• Mistakes will result in critical delay(s) in schedules and/or unit operations and may jeopardize overall business activities.
• Decisions directly impact short term less than one-year results of the team/program/group.

Accountability:

• Manages activities of two or more disciplines or a department.
• Implements policies and selects methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.
• Drives the strategy and success of larger projects which contribute to multiple areas of the organization.
• Accountable for department budget which may be broad and have far reaching impact on the business segment.

Workplace type :

Remote Working

Make an impact with NTT DATA
Join a company that is pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We are renowned for our technical excellence and leading innovations, and for making a difference to our clients and society. Our workplace embraces diversity and inclusion – it’s a place where you can grow, belong and thrive.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ownership of all aspects of the internal and external reporting of monthly and quarterly financial results, including the timely planning and tracking of each reporting requirement to meet corporate deadlines, daily team management of tasks, reconciliation of Americas regional results in all both local and consolidated systems, and full financial analyses of multiple-entity operations and comparison both to prior period and forecast expectations

• Plays a key “right hand to the Controller” position regarding the core functions of financial reporting for audits, global consolidations, property tax compliance, and all regional or site-level financial operations

• Leads the financial reporting department and strategically coordinates with multiple local and global Finance teams to provide scheduled (month-end) and ad-hoc financial analysis and reporting as requested by management, by providing complete, timely and accurate insights into financial accounting trends, performance metrics, and cash flow opportunities, with no exceptions

• Demonstrates and applies experienced and strategic accounting knowledge and best-in-class thought leadership to ensure all significant transactions are properly supported, disclosed and reconciled both for the entire region and at the very detailed site-level operational level

• Leads regional and global initiatives to implement and enhance systems-based dashboards and reports using reputable software such as: PowerBi, Hyperion, OneStream, or SAP S/4 Hana

• Coordinates with the Americas Asset Management team and external stakeholders to secure jurisdictional economic development incentives and ensure company compliance with incentive agreements for up to 5 years of future reporting

• Ownership of the Americas property tax annual cycle for more than 30 sites and works with 3rd party experts to successfully challenge the valuation and tax assessment of data center assets

• Develops and maintains strong relationships and utilize strong business and accounting acumen coupled with strong communication skills to effectively facilitate information flow to cross-functional business partners, external auditors, NTT stakeholders, government agencies, and the Finance organization

• Ensures key processes are documented and SOX controls are maintained and reviewed periodically. These include processes such as: NTT Global allocations (expense) and cost recoveries (receivable), due diligence reporting provided to business development teams, monthly financial results to NTT, and equity-based investment accounting

• Prepares consolidated P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow Financial statements for each business unit in the Americas region under GAAP or IFRS standards, with all audit-ready supporting documentation

• Oversees and implements continued improvement efforts for all current financial applications to drive scalability and reliability in our finance and accounting operations throughout the department; provides insight and recommendations for future-state systems, including ERP and adjacent implementations

• Creates and presents regular executive updates to local and global accounting management on department metrics and performance against financial and operational targets

• Provides guidance to Controller and company senior management on accounting policies and technical accounting interpretations

• Establishes training and mentoring of department staff

• Assists in the completion of special projects

• Performs other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Demonstrated extensive and in-depth knowledge of financial reporting principles and practices both in US GAAP and IFRS

• Impeccable oral and written communication skills, including advanced team leadership skills

• Multi-entity/location experience is required; international experience is desirable

• Proven financial reporting experience with multiple entities and consolidations for both tax and financial accounting with a focus on complete reconciliation of detailed transactions to financial reporting

• Proficient with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)

• Large accounting system experience preferred (Oracle or SAP S/4)

• Demonstrated ability to work efficiently and productively in a multi-task deadline-oriented environment independently with minimal supervision

• Initiative and proven ability to own projects from start to finish and can approach tasks strategically

• Ability to manage multiple direct reports and priorities as a self-motivated, success-driven leader

• Proven knowledge and experience in effectively managing a remote team of accountants

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EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor Degree in Accounting

• CPA is highly preferred

• Minimum of 10 years of Accounting/Finance experience, which includes a minimum of 4 years in a team leadership or management role

• Technology or data center operations experience preferred

• Public Accounting or public financial reporting experience preferred

• Equity Method accounting experience is beneficial

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Primarily sitting with some walking, standing, and bending.

• Ability to lift and carry up to 20 lbs.

• Able to hear and speak into a telephone.

• Close visual work on a computer terminal.

• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate any required to operate computer keyboard, mouse, and other technical instruments

WORK CONDITIONS & OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• This position is expected to be remote for the foreseeable future with an occasional need to be onsite in a shared work environment.

• Requires working nights and weekends as necessary to meet corporate deadlines of month-end reporting and/or budgets, etc.

• Travel may be required.

This is a remote position that requires reliable internet connection and electricity. A monthly stipend is provided to cover expenses associated with working remotely and use of a personal mobile device, if applicable.

NTT Global Data Centers Americas, Inc. offers competitive compensation based on experience, education, and location. Base salary for this position is $129,600 - $189,300.

All regular full-time employees are eligible for an annual bonus; payout is dependent upon individual and company performance.

Employees receive paid time-off, medical, dental, and vision benefits, life and supplemental insurance, short-term and long-term disability, flexible spending account, and 401k retirement plan to create a rich Total Rewards package.

Additional Career Level Description:

Knowledge and application:

• Works on issues where analysis of situations or data requires conceptual thinking and an in-depth knowledge of organizational objectives.
• Sets operational objectives, policies, procedures and work plans.

Problem solving:

• Problems are not clearly defined and may lack strategic direction which may require judgement and consideration of multiple perspectives to devise concepts and solutions.

Interaction:

• Interacts regularly with senior and/or lower management on matters concerning several functional areas, department, and/or customers.
• Applies knowledge to persuade diverse stakeholders on sensitive complex situations whilst preserving relationships.
• Delegates assignments to subordinates whist senior management reviews achievements of departmental objectives achieved.

Impact:

• Mistakes will result in critical delay(s) in schedules and/or unit operations and may jeopardize overall business activities.
• Decisions directly impact short term less than one-year results of the team/program/group.

Accountability:

• Manages activities of two or more disciplines or a department.
• Implements policies and selects methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.
• Drives the strategy and success of larger projects which contribute to multiple areas of the organization.
• Accountable for department budget which may be broad and have far reaching impact on the business segment.

Workplace type :

Remote Working

About NTT DATA
NTT DATA is a $30+ billion trusted global innovator of business and technology services. We serve 75% of the Fortune Global 100 and are committed to helping clients innovate, optimize and transform for long-term success. We invest over $3.6 billion each year in R&D to help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have diverse experts in more than 50 countries and a robust partner ecosystem of established and start-up companies. Our services include business and technology consulting, data and artificial intelligence, industry solutions, as well as the development, implementation and management of applications, infrastructure, and connectivity. We are also one of the leading providers of digital and AI infrastructure in the world. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group and headquartered in Tokyo.

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