Finance Manager

The Finance Manager role works with the wider team to ensure processing and tracking of vendor invoices, financial reporting accuracy and contribute to an effective internal control environment. The Accounting & Finance manager plays a critical role in the monthly close process by demonstrating ownership mindset and high level of responsibility over the accounts. The role will support broad company initiatives and interact with key internal and external stakeholders. This role is critical in maintaining consistency in the finance and accounting functions across all regions of the company, supporting global initiatives, and interacting with key internal and external stakeholders. Duties and Responsibilities The key responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to the following: Accounting Oversight:

• Support US team in information requirements from Europe.
• Assist on VAT and Tax returns.
• Ensure accurate logging and processing of purchase invoices in a timely manner.
• Preparation of balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assist in the preparation of financial statements.
• Deal with and respond to vendor queries in a prompt and timely manner.
• Monitor employee related costs for payroll, pensions, tax and national insurance.
Accounting Compliance and Control:
• Organize legal entity invoicing and filings required with external parties.
• Operate and maintain strong internal controls and risk management procedures.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors to facilitate audits and address any findings.
Tax Coordination:
• Support tax department to ensure compliance with European tax laws and regulations.
Cash and Equity Management:
• Support effective cash flow management and liquidity planning, in partnership with the Treasury department.
Process Improvement:
• Operate and maintain the P2P process in collaboration with other QTS departments and Blackstone. R2R processes and O2C will follow.
• Share best practices and process enhancements to increase efficiency and accuracy.
Collaboration:
• Work closely with other departments, such as pre-development, development, operations, procurement, and IT, to ensure accurate and timely recording of transactions.
• Any other reasonable requests made by the Vice President of Accounting & Finance, Europe or the Finance Director, Europe
What success looks like in 12 months' time:
• Operational P2P process, ensuring all vendor ledgers up to date, commitments known, invoices accurately coded and positive feedback from wider team.
• Help to develop Workday functionality to be as automated as possible and documented process notes.
• Demonstrable strong working relationships developed with all QTS departments.
  
  BA/BS in Accounting or Finance or Business Management with an emphasis in Accounting required.
• Four or more years of experience in the accounting/financial reporting areas and in a fast-paced environment., Four-five or more years of experience in the accounting/financial reporting areas and in a fast-paced environment.
• Two or more years of Management experience.
• Workday experience or other large ERP systems.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
• A strategic thinker with an understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and financial processes.
• Ability to adapt to/effect change, and welcome new challenges.
• Intermediate/advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience with automated accounting systems.
• Ability to multi-task, work under pressure, meet deadlines and be able to thrive in a fast-pace work environment.
• Must have the ability to effectively interface with all levels of the organization.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work across functions.
Working Conditions:
• Flexibility to work across different time zones is essential.
  
  QTS Data Centers was built around the Core Values of Integrity, Character, and Trust. We prioritize family, faith and community involvement while leading with strong, honorable, and principled behavior. We started this journey in 2003 when our CEO, Chad Williams, purchased his first data center in Overland Park, KS. Humble beginnings that have led to 35+ data centers and growing. Recently privatized in a $10 billion transaction with Blackstone, one of the most notable real estate investments companies in the world, QTS is positioned to execute on a global expansion initiative and we are looking for the best and brightest to join our team.
At QTS, we're fearlessly leading the way by redefining what it means to be a data center provider. QTS is entrusted with providing world-class data center solutions to enterprises, government agencies as well as the largest and fastest growing technology companies in the world. We deliver a fully-integrated platform from top to bottom - one enabled by technology and world-class infrastructure. Simply put, we're innovating to stay ahead of the curve.

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 Accrual plus additional Paid Volunteer Days
• 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