Senior Auditor

Senior Auditor

It's exhilarating to find yourself at a pivotal moment in history— and even more so to be leading the way. At QTS Data Centers, we are proud to stand at the forefront of today's dynamic digital transformation. Our world-class data centers empower our customers' most strategic growth initiatives, positioning us as a global leader in digital infrastructure.

As AI and cloud technologies fuel the demand for increased speed, capacity, and innovation, QTS has emerged as the global digital infrastructure leader. We are committed to connecting the globe for good. Driven by purpose and a spirit of innovation, we design, build, and operate some of the most advanced data centers worldwide. In addition to our cutting-edge technology, we are dedicated to sustainability, incorporating renewable energy solutions to minimize our environmental footprint and drive meaningful impact. As a proud portfolio company of Blackstone, QTS is uniquely positioned to achieve ambitious growth and innovation goals.

At QTS, we are Powered by People. Our team members are the cornerstone of our culture, innovation, and growth. They are mission-driven, resourceful, and committed to making a positive impact in the communities where we live and work. Together, we're achieving remarkable things and shaping the future of digital infrastructure.

And we'd like to invite you to join us.

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 vesting
• Every employee is bonus or commission eligible
• 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
• Wellness Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

The Senior Auditor is based in Overland Park, KS, with opportunities to travel to QTS data center locations across the country. The ideal candidate will have experience with Internal Controls over Financial Reporting, as well as Operational Audits and Gap Assessments, preferably in a capital intensive and/or technology focused industry.

What You Will Do:

• Assist in scoping planned Audit Services engagements.
• Drafting audit engagement notification and documentation requests.
• Preparing and conducting interviews of process owners and stakeholders.
• Reviewing and/or documenting processes via narratives and/or flowcharts.
• Identifying key business risks and related mitigating controls or gaps.
• Reviewing and/or performing testing of key controls via inquiry, observations, evidence review, and re-performance, and transaction data analysis.
• Reviewing and/or completing testing work paper documentation.
• Developing internal control and/or business process improvement recommendations.
• Communicating internal control and compliance findings.
• Assisting in the development of final engagement reporting
• Managing assigned project deliverables and communicating status.
• Understand and collaborate on Internal Audit initiatives including Capital Development/Construction auditing, Enterprise Risk Management, Technology Risk assessment, Data Analysis, and other special projects such as ESG reporting, etc. as assigned.

What You Need To Be Successful:

• Bachelor's Degree is required in a relevant field of study (Accounting, Finance, etc.)
• Two or more years of performing operational internal audits and/or gap assessments
• Two or more years Sarbanes Oxley financial control auditing and/or relevant business process control audit experience
• Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and manage multiple assigned projects/responsibilities to meet target timelines.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Five or more years of performing internal audits.
• Five or more years of assurance and advisory services experience with a nationally recognized accounting firm or internal audit function.
• Experience within the data center or similar industry.
• Attainment of Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), and/or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
• Experience with Workday, Salesforce, or relevant ERP systems

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Takes ownership of assigned areas, follows up on deliverables, and propensity for action to meet deadlines.
• Great listener and articulate communicator with the ability to interact effectively and efficiently with all levels of the organization. Builds sustaining collaborative and productive relationships with internal clients.
• Self-starter with the ability to analyze and solve problems, is comfortable dealing with ambiguity and is not afraid to ask questions.
• Ability to systematically review and document business and information technology processes and procedures. Familiarity and comfort with data analysis tools and procedures.
• Understands how businesses work, dedicated and passionate about understanding the company's operations, markets, customer needs, and competition.
• Creates clear and concise messaging on status, findings and recommendations.

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.

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.