Director Accounting

Who we are:As a global leader in digital infrastructure, QTS designs, builds and operates advanced data centers that support strategic AI, cloud and digital transformation initiatives. We are driven by a mission to connect the world for good and our people make it possible. Every single day, the creativity, dedication and genuine care for our communities are what push us forward and make this a truly special place to be.SUMMARYThe Director, Accounting is responsible for the leadership and direction to a team of finance professionals and managers with primary responsibilities for managing the month-end close process for one or more areas of financial reporting, journal entries, reconciliations, and maintaining a robust control environment within the organization. Position requires a candidate with a significant amount of professional agility, a self-starter that quickly and effectively translates organization initiatives to departmental goals in order to achieve desired results.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES, other duties may be assigned.• Develop and maintain financial reporting for various levels of internal management reporting needs• Lead responsibility for month-end close processes and variance reporting• Assist in financial budgeting and forecasting• Provide support for the annual internal and external audits• Execute on designed SOX internal controls governing public companies• Identify and design effective, efficient controls• 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• Work with team members establish annual goals and strategic objectives• 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 objectivesBASIC QUALIFICATIONS• 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 experiencePREFERRED 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 entitiesKNOWLEDGE, 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 prioritiesTOTAL REWARDSThis 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.In addition to a variety of benefit packages, QTS goes above and beyond for our employees:Roth and Traditional 401(k) matching contributions with immediate vestingEvery employee is bonus or commission eligibleGenerous PTO, Paid Volunteer Days Plus Floating HolidaysStock Purchase Plan (SPP)11 paid Holidays Annually/Holiday compensation when workedPet and Legal InsuranceQ-Rest Sabbatical ProgramQ-Anniversary Service Award ProgramParental LeaveMilitary Benefits PackageQTS Charitable Matching Gift ProgramQTS Scholarship for Employee DependentsQTS Crisis FundWellness ProgramTuition Reimbursement ProgramQTS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Learn more: Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/DisabledWe 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)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 View email address on click.appcast.io and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. #J-18808-Ljbffr