Director, Accounting
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Job Location:
Overland Park, KS - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Who We Are:
Its pretty exciting to find yourself standing in a pivotal moment in time. Its 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 todays 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 worlds 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 companys 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 dynamic and experienced Accounting Director to work from our Overland Park KS office. This role will lead a team of direct reports to provide accounting analysis across a complex legal entity structure. Reporting to the Vice President of Accounting this highly visible role will partner across Facility Operations Engineering and Asset Management teams.
What You Will Do:
Review monthly financial results assess variances to forecast and provide reporting for various levels of internal management reporting needs
Partner with department heads and operational leaders to provide financial guidance and support strategic initiatives.
Collaborate with FP&A Asset Management and other departments to assist with financial budgeting forecasting and strategic planning
Translate complex financial data into clear actionable insights for non-financial stakeholders.
Responsible for maintaining a high-performing team including mentoring and training staff members and identifying cross-training opportunities
Drive process improvements and automation initiatives to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
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
Responsible for supporting management initiatives including process standardization and simplification financial analysis and research and reporting
What You Will Need to Be Successful:
Bachelors degree in accounting finance economics or business.
A minimum of 10 years of accounting or financial reporting experience
Five or more years of supervisory experience
Ability to work onsite in our Overland Park KS office location. **We are open to relocation for qualified candidates**
CPA MBA or a graduate degree in a finance-related field preferred
Experience with Workday Financials or other large ERP systems preferred
Knowledge Skills & Abilities:
Strong communication skills with the ability to interact effectively at the executive level.
Demonstrated experience presenting to company executives.
Strategic thinking capabilities and deep understanding of GAAP and financial processes.
Professional agility to adapt to changing priorities and environments.
Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
Experience with automated accounting systems and ERP tools.
Collaborative mindset with the ability to partner across departments with competing priorities.
The Perks (and these are just a few!):
Employer Paid Benefits
401K with Employer Match
QRest Sabbatical
Employee Stock Purchase
QTS scholarship for dependents
Eagle Club award trip eligibility
Paid volunteer days
Tuition assistance parental leave and military leave assistance
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.
This job may be eligible for equity.
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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 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Account Payable
- Invoicing
- Journal Entry
- Data Entry
- Accounting & Finance
- Tax Returns
- QuickBooks
- General Ledger Accounting
- Microsoft Excel
- Reporting
- Payroll
- Financial statement
- Account Receivable
- ACCA
- CPA
About Company
QTS Realty Trust, LLC is a leading provider of data center solutions across a diverse footprint spanning more than 9 million square feet of owned mega scale data center space within North America and Europe. Through it's software-defined technology platform, QTS is able to deliver sec ... View more
