Vice President, Accounting

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QTS Data Centers is seeking a Vice President, Accounting to work from our Overland Park, KS Headquarters. Quality Technology Services (QTS) is a leading provider of data center solutions across a diverse footprint spanning more than 9 million square feet of QTS Mega Data Centers throughout North America and Europe.

The Vice President, Accounting reports to the Controller, and assumes a senior leadership role while providing direction to a team of accounting professionals and managers.

The VP of Accounting will manage key financial processes and provide critical leadership in areas of growth, including accounting for complex legal entity structures and new revenue streams. This role will require a high degree of collaboration, financial acumen, and the ability to adapt to a fast-evolving business landscape. This position will partner with the European Controller team to support global expansion and establish robust intercompany processes between the US and European businesses. The VP of Accounting will lead digitization initiatives for the Accounting department.

The position also requires 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. The ideal candidate will demonstrate executive presence as they will work directly with the Controller, CFO, the Board, and other senior leaders both internal and external to the organization.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Execute on complex accounting initiatives – complex legal entity structuring, international subsidiaries, intercompany transactions, etc.
• Develop and maintain financial reporting for various levels of internal management reporting needs
• Responsible for leading accounting digitization initiatives including process standardization and simplification
• Provide the accounting department with strategic direction and leadership of ERP system implementations and enhancements.
• Partner with the Tax and Public Reporting departments on strategic initiatives and proper REIT industry reporting
• Lead responsibility for month-end close processes and variance reporting
• Assist in financial budgeting and forecasting
• Serve as the primary contact for external and internal audit requests
• Design and execute on SOX internal controls governing public companies
• 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 to 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
• Collaborate with other departments in accomplishing strategic objectives

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• BA/BS in Accounting or Finance or Business Management with an emphasis in Accounting
• MBA, or graduate finance related degree
• CPA license
• Seven or more years of experience in the accounting/financial reporting areas
• Oracle, Workday or other large ERP systems experience.
• Five or more years of Supervisory experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Seven or more years of supervisory experience
• 4+ years of experience in public accounting at a Big 4 firm
• Intermediate understanding of REIT industry
• Working knowledge of Corporate Tax and accounting for various legal entities

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• 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 demonstrate executive presence in communication with senior levels of management and board members
• Demonstrate willingness to partner across internal departments with competing priorities

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.

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 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.