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QTS Data Centers is seeking a Manger of Financial Reporting & Technical Accounting to work from our Overland Park, KS office location. Quality Technology Services (QTS) QTS Realty Trust, LLC is a leading provider of data center solutions across a diverse footprint with over two gigawatts of critical power capacity under customer contract in North America and Europe. Through its software-defined technology platform, QTS delivers secure, compliant infrastructure solutions, robust connectivity and premium customer service to leading hyperscale technology companies, enterprises, and government entities.

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The Manager, Financial Reporting & Technical Accounting is responsible for the preparation and oversight of QTS' consolidated financial statement reporting, debt compliance reporting and technical accounting support. This position reports to the Senior Manager, Financial Reporting and Technical Accounting.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES - Other duties may be assigned.

Assist with 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.
Assist with 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.

Collaborate with the accounting and finance teams to support them with 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 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.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS :

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Four or more years of relevant accounting and / or financial reporting experience

Advanced Excel experience

Strong knowledge of US GAAP, as well as experience with technical accounting research

One or more years of management experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Master's degree in Accounting

Three or more years of public accounting experience

Six or more years of relevant accounting and / or financial reporting experience

Experience with IFRS accounting and reporting

Past experience includes increasingly progressive responsibility at a large company

Experience with financial reporting platforms such as Wdesk

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong analytical / technical skills and experience analyzing and interpreting financial data

Experience partnering with a diverse group of stakeholders and managing to results

Detail oriented; reviewing team members' work to ensure accurate and timely work product

Ability to research GAAP accounting standards, document conclusions and communicate effectively across accounting and non-accounting stakeholders

Proven leadership and management proficiency

Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interface with all levels of the organization

Professional agility - flexibility to adapt to changing needs of the department and to various changes in priorities

Sound organizational skills necessary to multi-task projects of varying duration and ad-hoc data requests

Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Ability to work extended hours as needed

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.

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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.

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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.

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