Director, Accounting - Project to Retire (PTR)

T-Mobile•Overland Park, KS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

T-Mobile is seeking a leader to join its executive team, responsible for driving strategic initiatives and leading a team of professionals. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of success in navigating complex challenges and capitalizing on opportunities. This role is crucial in shaping and executing organizational strategy, contributing to growth and market leadership. The position is a key leadership role within the Magenta Service Center (MSC), reporting to the Sr. Director, Record to Report (RTR) and Project to Retire (PTR). The Project to Retire (PTR) – Fixed Asset and Lease Accounting teams are responsible for preparing and maintaining accounting records, monthly accounting close activities, and accounting variance analysis. They ensure timely and accurate closing of books in compliance with accounting policies, appropriate accounting estimates, and necessary information for internal management, tax compliance, and Parent Company reporting. These teams also manage the development, modification, and maintenance of internal controls, including SOX requirements. The Director of Accounting-PTR manages multiple teams responsible for the financial results of Fixed Asset and Lease Accounting, including financial records from various system platforms, subledgers, related expenses, and balance sheet reconciliations. This position provides critical accounting leadership on enterprise-wide projects related to new Fixed Asset and Lease acquisitions.

Requirements

Minimum of 12 years of progressive experience in accounting.
Minimum of 7 years of people management experience with a proven record of successfully leading and coaching as well as driving process improvement.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
At least 18 years of age.
Legally authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.
CPA preferred.

Responsibilities

Accounting and process leadership related to the reporting of financial results for fixed asset and lease accounting.
Ensure that monthly accounting close deadlines are met consistently and that financial results accurately reflect any changes in operations.
Communicate financial results with key internal customer groups.
Ensure that appropriate judgment is applied in developing accounting estimates and accruals.
Maintain accounting practices that are in compliance with established accounting policies, GAAP and IFRS requirements.
Ensure appropriate internal controls are in place and operating effectively in accordance with SOX and industry best practices.
Key leadership role in implementation of new/modified accounting policies to ensure they are efficient and effective for accounting processes and operational/transaction processing.
Communicate rationale and impact to affected internal customers.
Effective partnering with operational teams to understand business, system or process changes that will affect financial results or internal controls.
Participate in cross-functional and company-wide initiatives to ensure accounting requirements and financial impacts are identified.
Hire, coach, train and lead a high caliber and diverse team of professional accountants and accounting management.
Lead efforts to ensure the workplace environment supports a highly motivated and effective workforce focused on continuous improvement and best practices.
Develop department budget and staffing plans and quarterly / annual objectives.