Accounting Manager

About the role

QTS Data Centers is a global leader in digital infrastructure, driven by purpose and innovation. We are seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to lead our finance team and ensure accurate financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a high-performing team including mentoring and training staff members and identifying cross-training opportunities
• 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
• Maintains detailed account reconciliations and gain intimate knowledge of critical account balances
• Reviews journal entries and other accounting transactions, maintain overall accuracy and integrity of the general ledger, and ensure that financial statements are GAAP compliant
• Supports 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
• Affords support on annual financial audits including providing backup documentation and explanations as needed
• Assists in financial budgeting and forecasting
• Assists with integration of acquired companies/properties
• Collaborates with other departments to obtain information required for financial analysis and variance resolutions

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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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

Skills and Abilities

• A strategic thinker with an understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and financial processes
• Ability to adapt to/effect change, and welcome new challenges
• 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
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work across functions

Benefits

• Roth and Traditional 401(k) matching contributions with immediate vesting
• Generous PTO, Paid Volunteer Days Plus Floating Holidays
• Stock Purchase Plan (SPP)
• 11 paid Holidays Annually/Holiday compensation when worked
• Pet and Legal Insurance
• Q-Rest Sabbatical Program
• Q-Anniversary Service Award Program
• Parental Leave for primary and secondary caregivers
• Military Benefits Package
• QTS Charitable Matching Gift Program
• QTS Scholarship for Employee Dependents
• QTS Crisis Fund
• Tuition Reimbursement Program