Senior Financial Reporting Analyst - External Financial Reporting

Who We Are

It s exciting to be at a pivotal moment in time. At QTS, our world-class data centers support our customers  most strategic growth initiatives, positioning us at the forefront of today s dynamic digital transformation.

As AI and cloud drive the demand for increased speed, capacity and capability, QTS has emerged as the global digital infrastructure leader, committed to connecting the world for good. Driven by purpose and fueled by a spirit of innovation, QTS designs, builds and operates some of the world s most advanced, forward-thinking data centers.
QTS is a portfolio company of Blackstone.

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. People who play a vital role in our company s culture, innovation and growth. People who are committed to contributing to the communities where we operate and work. People who are knowledgeable, resourceful and mission driven. Together, we do great things.

We are seeking a dynamic Senior Financial Reporting Analyst to work from our Overland Park, KS office
. This role is primarily responsible for the preparation of QTS  consolidated financial statement reporting, technical accounting support and debt compliance reporting. This individual will collaborate across departments and with external auditors, gaining broad exposure to the Company s operations. This position reports to the Senior Manager, Financial Reporting and Technical Accounting.

• Assist in the preparation of financial statements (both QTS consolidated and stand-alone entities), footnotes, and related disclosures for external reporting purposes, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP.
• Technical accounting research and transaction support.
• Provide technical accounting guidance to resolve accounting and reporting issues, ensuring proper application of accounting standards.
• Draft technical accounting memos and maintain other accounting policy documentation.
• Assist in the preparation of the Company’s debt compliance reporting to ensure all required financial information and covenant calculations are provided accurately and timely to lending institutions
• Lead preparation of the Company’s share-based compensation expense.
• 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 process improvement, including automation, to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Establish and maintain effective controls over financial reporting processes to ensure accuracy and integrity of reported financial information.
• Support ad hoc financial reporting requests as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• Three or more years of relevant accounting and/or financial reporting experience
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - preferred
• Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance or MBA - preferred
• Public accounting experience preferred
• Past experience includes increasingly progressive responsibility at a large company preferred
• Experience with financial reporting platforms such as Wdesk preferred

• Strong analytical/technical skills and experience analyzing and interpreting financial data.
• Experience partnering with a diverse group of stakeholders and managing to results.
• Strong attention to detail;
  Conducts critical self-reviews to ensure accurate and timely work product.
• Strategic thinking capabilities and deep understanding of GAAP and financial processes.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to partner across departments with competing priorities.
• A problem-solving mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement in financial processes, including automation.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interface with all levels of the organization.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to convey financial information to non-financial stakeholders clearly.
• Professional agility to adapt to changing priorities and environments.
• Sound organizational skills and ability to manage multiple…