Senior Manager, Financial Reporting and Technical Accounting

WHO YOU ARE:The Senior Manager, Financial Reporting & Technical Accounting is primarily responsible for the preparation and oversight of QTS' consolidated financial statement reporting, debt compliance reporting and technical accounting support.WHAT YOU WILL DO:Manage the preparation and review of financial statements (both QTS consolidated and stand-alone entities), footnotes, and related disclosures for external reporting purposes, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP.Manage the Company's debt compliance reporting to ensure all required financial information and covenant calculations are provided accurately and timely to lending institutions.Technical accounting research and transaction support.Provide technical accounting guidance to resolve accounting and reporting issues, ensuring proper application of accounting standards.Stay abreast of emerging accounting pronouncements and assess their potential impact on the business.Assist in management of the Company's lease portfolio as lessee.Assist in management of the Company's share-based compensation expense.Lead and manage a team of financial reporting professionals, providing guidance, mentorship, and support to team members.Assist in the coordination of annual audit and quarterly review activities of external auditors.Use accounting concepts, reporting experience, and analytical skills to resolve questions/issues in efficient and effective ways.Proactively identify issues and areas for improvement while establishing and maintaining effective controls over financial reporting processes to ensure accuracy and integrity of reported financial information.Support ad hoc financial reporting requests as needed.WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:Bachelor's degree in AccountingFive or more years of relevant accounting and/or financial reporting experienceAdvanced Excel experienceStrong knowledge of US GAAP, as well as experience with technical accounting researchOne or more years of management experiencePREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Master's degree in AccountingThree or more years of public accounting experienceEight or more years of relevant accounting and/or financial reporting experienceExperience with IFRS accounting and reportingPast experience includes increasingly progressive responsibility at a large companyExperience with financial reporting platforms such as WdeskKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:Excellent verbal and written communication skillsStrong analytical/technical skills and experience analyzing and interpreting financial dataExperience partnering with a diverse group of stakeholders and managing to resultsDetail oriented; reviewing team members' work to ensure accurate and timely work productAbility to research GAAP accounting standards, document conclusions and communicate effectively across accounting and non-accounting stakeholdersProven leadership and management proficiencyExcellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interface with all levels of the organizationProfessional agility - flexibility to adapt to changing needs of the department and to various changes in prioritiesSound organizational skills necessary to multi-task projects of varying duration and ad-hoc data requestsAbility to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environmentAbility to work extended hours as neededLI-LS1We 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.The "Know Your Rights" Poster is included here:Know Your Rights (English)Know Your Rights (Spanish)The pay transparency policy is available here:Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Poster-Formatted 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 talentacquisition@qtsdatacenters.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.