Manager, Accounting

QTS Data Centers•Overland Park, KS

2d•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a Accounting Manager who combines a solid background in accounting and strong organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines. You should be detailed-oriented and have sound judgment and strong reasoning skills, as well as a good analytic and problem-solving abilities. It is also important that you display excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to work well under pressure in a fast paced environment. The Property Accounting Manager provides leadership and direction to a team of accountants 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. They will provide ad-hoc information and analysis as needed.

Requirements

BA/BS in Accounting or Finance or Business Management with an emphasis in Accounting required
Five or more years of experience in the accounting/financial reporting areas and in a fast-paced environment
Intermediate/advanced Microsoft Excel skills
Experience with automated accounting systems
Ability to multi-task, work under pressure, meet deadlines and be able to thrive in a fast-pace work environment
Must have the ability to effectively interface with all levels of the organization
Excellent communication skills and ability to work across functions.

Nice To Haves

Ten or more years of experience in the accounting/financial reporting areas and in a fast-paced environment
CPA
Two or more years of Management experience
Workday experience or other large ERP systems
A strategic thinker with an understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and financial processes
Ability to adapt to/effect change, and welcome new challenges

Responsibilities

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 and nurture a work culture with a positive attitude that promotes open, frequent and dynamic communication among staff, stimulating teamwork to accomplish desired goals and objectives
Lead team in execution and coordination of monthly, quarterly, and annual 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
Ad-hoc projects and additional recurring responsibilities as deemed necessary by management
Assist with integration of acquired companies/properties
Collaborate with other departments to obtain information required for financial analysis and variance resolutions