Director, Accounting Development

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 highly strategic and results-oriented Director of Accounting with deep expertise in Accounts Payable and Equipment Inventory Tracking particularly for long-lead assets. This leadership role requires exceptional communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with senior executives procurement development budgeting finance teams and external stakeholders. The Director will provide vision and direction to a team of managers overseeing end-to-end Accounts Payable operations and inventory tracking processes. Success in this position demands professional agility a proactive mindset and the capability to align departmental objectives with enterprise-wide initiatives to deliver measurable impact.

As a key organizational leader you will own the full cycle of Accounts Payable and inventory tracking for a multi-billion-dollar CapEx program. You will partner cross-functionally to ensure financial data is accurate actionable and strategically leveraged. Driving automation and standardization of reporting processes will be critical to improving efficiency transparency and operational integrity. This role plays a pivotal part in safeguarding financial accuracy optimizing workflows and enabling informed decision-making through robust reporting and proactive risk management.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Provide overall direction for the Accounts Payable department including setting goals KPIs and aligning AP operations with organizational objectives.

• Act as a strategic partner to Finance Procurement and senior leadership to support budgeting forecasting and cash flow management

• Identify opportunities for efficiency improvements and implement best practices across the Procure-to-Pay cycle.

• Ensure accurate capitalization of long-lead assets and maintain detailed inventory records for equipment tied to capital projects.

• Oversee accurate tracking and valuation of inventory across multiple locations.

• Provide strategic oversight of inventory management systems and ensure alignment with corporate standards

• Drive automation initiatives and ERP system enhancements to streamline invoice processing payment execution and reporting.

• Provide support for the annual internal and external audits

• Identify design and execute on designed SOX internal controls governing public companies

• Responsible for maintaining a high-performing team including mentoring and training staff members and identifying cross-training opportunities

• Lead other finance managers through example and work ethic to accomplish department development goals

• Demonstrate agility with competing projects and priorities

• 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

• Collaborate with other department in accomplishing strategic objectives

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:

• 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

• Five or more years of supervisory experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Four or more years of experience in public accounting at a Big 4 firm

• Seven or more years of supervisory experience

• CPA

• MBA or graduate finance related degree

• Workday Financials experience or other large ERP systems

• Intermediate understanding of REIT industry

• Working knowledge of Corporate Tax and accounting for various legal entities

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Excellent communicator with executive level managers

• Experience with delivering high level presentations to company executives

• 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

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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