Director, Accounting

QTS is seeking a Director of Accounting to work from our Overland Park, KS office location.

WHO YOU ARE:

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Director, Accounting to work from our Overland Park, KS office. This role will lead a team of direct reports to provide accounting analysis across a complex legal entity structure. Reporting to the Vice President of Accounting, this highly visible role will partner across Facility Operations, Engineering and Asset Management teams.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Review monthly financial results, assess variances to forecast and provide reporting for various levels of internal management reporting needs

• Partner with department heads and operational leaders to provide financial guidance and support strategic initiatives.

• Collaborate with FP&A, Asset Management and other departments to assist with financial budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning

• Translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights for non-financial stakeholders.

• Responsible for maintaining a high-performing team including mentoring and training staff members and identifying cross-training opportunities

• Drive process improvements and automation initiatives to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

• 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

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, economics, or business.

• A minimum of 10 years of accounting or financial reporting experience

• Five or more years of supervisory experience

• Ability to work onsite in our Overland Park, KS office location

• CPA, MBA, or a graduate degree in a finance-related field preferred

• Experience with Workday Financials or other large ERP systems preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Strong communication skills with the ability to interact effectively at the executive level.

• Demonstrated experience presenting to company executives.

• Strategic thinking capabilities and deep understanding of GAAP and financial processes.

• Professional agility to adapt to changing priorities and environments.

• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

• Experience with automated accounting systems and ERP tools.

• Collaborative mindset with the ability to partner across departments with competing priorities.

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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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The pay transparency policy is available here:

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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.